Gillian Is Extremely Inhibited in Social Situations,feels Inadequate,and Is Extremely

question 89

Multiple Choice

Gillian is extremely inhibited in social situations,feels inadequate,and is extremely sensitive to criticism from her family and her boss.Gillian would most likely be diagnosed as displaying ____.

• A) histrionic personality disorder
• B) avoidant personality disorder
• C) mania
• D) dissociative identity disorder

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Definitions:

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, mixed in different ways with commitment and behavior-change strategies, to enhance psychological flexibility.

Cultural Rules

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Third-Wave Therapies

A group of psychotherapies that include mindfulness and acceptance strategies to enhance psychological flexibility.

Psychotherapy Models

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