A Patient's History Shows Intense and Unstable Relationships with Others

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient's history shows intense and unstable relationships with others. The patient initially idealizes an individual and then devalues the person when the patient's needs are not met. Which aspect of mental health is a problem?

• A) Effectiveness in work
• B) Communication skills
• C) Productive activities
• D) Fulfilling relationships

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An anticipation that, by directly or indirectly influencing behaviors and beliefs through a positive feedback cycle, ensures its own realization.

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to their character or personality.

Interested

Having an attraction or curiosity about something or someone.

Uninterested

describes a lack of interest or concern about something or someone.