The Psychodynamic Model Views Anxiety as __________

question 126

Multiple Choice

The psychodynamic model views anxiety as __________.

• A) a danger signal that repressed conflicts are threatening to surface
• B) a learned reaction
• C) the result of illogical, irrational thought processes
• D) linked to an imbalance in several neurotransmitters in the nervous system

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to internal characteristics, such as personality or disposition.

Self-Enhancement

The desire to maintain and increase the positivity of the self-concept.

Unrealistically Positive Views

An excessively optimistic outlook or perception of oneself or situations, often ignoring realistic or negative aspects.

Self-Report Measures

Tools or questionnaires used to collect data from individuals about their thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors by asking them to report on these elements themselves.