When Clients Sense That Certain Unconscious Thoughts and Feelings Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

When clients sense that certain unconscious thoughts and feelings are being laid bare too extensively or too quickly, they create distractions or obstacles that impede the exploration of those thoughts and feelings. This is known as ______.

• A) defensiveness
• B) resistance
• C) displacement
• D) transference

Explore the significance and benefits of adolescent romantic relationships.

Examine cultural influences on the duration and nature of adolescent identity exploration.

Identify the gender distribution across various health occupations.

Understand education requirements for specific health occupations.

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Definitions:

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder identified by persistent tendencies of overinflated self-esteem, craving for an inordinate amount of attention and praise, combined with an absence of compassion for other people.

Borderline

Often related to Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships.