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Alice Has Been Ordered to Attend Counselling Because She Assaulted

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Alice has been ordered to attend counselling because she assaulted one of her husband's female coworkers. At the first session, she appeared highly guarded and refused to answer many of the questions posed to her. Eventually the therapist determined that Alice believed her husband was having an affair with the woman she attacked. Her husband has denied the affair and he, along with several other people, has repeatedly told Alice that the coworker is happily involved in a long-term relationship with her female partner. In the end, Alice angrily stomped out of the therapy session because she became convinced that the therapist was also attracted to her husband and was "just looking for dirt on her." Alice may have _____ personality disorder.

Definitions:

Theoretical Perspective

A specific viewpoint or set of principles that guides research and understanding in a particular field or study.

Ethological Theory

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the evolutionary and biological roots of behavior, particularly how behavior enhances survival and reproduction.

Comforted By A Stranger

A scenario where an individual, often a child, receives consolation or reassurance from someone they do not know well or at all, indicating their trust or social behavior.

Securely Attached

Refers to a healthy attachment style typically observed in children who feel confident and reassured that their caregivers are reliably available and responsive to their needs.