According to Freud, Anxiety Disorders Result from

question 215

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, anxiety disorders result from

• A)the use of rigid defense mechanisms to try to control forbidden impulses.
• B)faulty self-concepts.
• C)conditioned emotional responses that generalize to new situations.
• D)distorted thinking patterns.

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Definitions:

Avoiding Type

Pertains to individuals who display a pattern of detachment and emotional withdrawal in relationships, often as a defense mechanism against perceived threats to their autonomy or well-being.

Dominant Type

Refers to a personality style or trait characterized by assertiveness, control, and leadership qualities.

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian theory describing a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Social Interest

A concept in Adlerian psychology referring to an individual's attitude towards and awareness of being a part of a community and contributing positively to it.