One Way to Tell If a Person Is Emotionally Needy

question 13

True/False

One way to tell if a person is emotionally needy and may have been raised in a highly enmeshed family is that they may lack the ability to self-soothe.

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Definitions:

Negative Affectivity

Describes a personality trait characterized by a pervasive pattern of negative emotions and poor self-concept.

Instrumental Value

Values or beliefs that are viewed as a means to achieving desired ends, guiding behavior towards achieving certain goals.

Self-Respect

A positive valuation of oneself, characterized by feelings of worth and dignity.

Self-Sufficiency

The ability to fulfill all of one's needs independently, without reliance on external resources.