Sebastian Has a Great Job, Is Well Educated, and Has

question 237

Multiple Choice

Sebastian has a great job, is well educated, and has a loving family. Despite these positive aspects of his life, he experiences anxiety every day. When asked by his therapist the reason for his anxiety, he says, "I don't know why. I don't have any reason to feel anxious, yet I worry all the time." The therapist describes Sebastian as having __________ anxiety.

• A) free-floating
• B) normal
• C) healthy
• D) restricted

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Definitions:

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, famously studied within the context of the bond between infants and their caregivers, critical for emotional development.

Identity Status

James Marcia's concept categorizing four stages of ego identity development based on exploration and commitment decisions.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of activity, often used in contexts involving decision-making or legal agreements.

Foreclosure

In psychology, this term refers to a premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options. In real estate, it refers to the legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to the borrower's failure to make loan payments.