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Sophia Has Been Experiencing Significant Difficulty Falling Asleep

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Sophia has been experiencing significant difficulty falling asleep. Sophia usually wakes up and does not feel rested. Sophia's doctor asks Sophia about her sleeping habits, medical issues, and work stresses. Sophia understands that the doctor is asking about these factors as contributing to the development of:


Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theory

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Neurotic Behavior

Patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior characteristic of people experiencing emotional distress or mental illness.

Libido

A term used in psychoanalytic theory to denote the sexual drive or desire.

Catharsis

Catharsis is the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or therapy.

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