Chris Is Extremely Jealous and Has a Fear of Abandonment

question 3

Multiple Choice

Chris is extremely jealous and has a fear of abandonment that often spills into impulsive violent altercations with his girlfriend, especially if she spends any time with her male friends. On the other hand, he appears totally normal and nonviolent to his co-workers and friends. This type of batterer may be classified as meeting the criteria for:

• A) antisocial personality disorder.
• B) conduct disorder.
• C) borderline personality disorder.
• D) anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension, tension, or discomfort, often related to an upcoming occurrence or a situation whose result is not yet determined.

Avoidance

A strategy or behavior aimed at preventing or eliminating encounters with specific stimuli, situations, or activities believed to be unpleasant.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs from the most fundamental to higher levels of self-actualization.

Love Yourself

The practice of accepting, caring for, and valuing oneself, often seen as foundational to mental health and resilient relationships.