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Dick Has Episodes of Sheer Terror When Riding on Subway

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Dick has episodes of sheer terror when riding on subway trains. He breaks into a cold sweat and often feels like he is having a heart attack. During these attacks he imagines that he is
Completely losing control of himself. Dick's disorder is best described as a ______ disorder.


Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals, often unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety-producing thoughts, feelings, or situations.

Denial

A psychological strategy where an individual evades facing a personal issue or accepting the truth by rejecting the presence of the problem or reality.

Painful Realities

The harsh or uncomfortable truths about life that individuals must accept or confront.

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