Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Avoidant

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the avoidant personality disorder?

• A)Feelings of inadequacy.
• B)Lack of concern for other people.
• C)Seeks reassurance from others.
• D)Strong pathological jealousy.

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by brain activity similar to that of the waking state, but the individual is asleep and often experiencing vivid dreams.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract and produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and activities like temperature control, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.