A Client Expresses Low Self-Worth, Has Much Difficulty Making Decisions

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client expresses low self-worth, has much difficulty making decisions, avoids positions of responsibility, and has a behavioral pattern of "suffering" in silence. Which statement best explains the etiology of this client's personality disorder?

• A) Childhood nurturance was provided from many sources, and independent behaviors were encouraged.
• B) Childhood nurturance was provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors were discouraged.
• C) Childhood nurturance was provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors were encouraged.
• D) Childhood nurturance was provided from many sources, and independent behaviors were discouraged.

Understand the application of psychological principles in educational settings.

Associate clinical psychology with the study and treatment of psychological disorders.

Define the role of social psychology in understanding individual behavior in social contexts.

Distinguish between counseling psychology and other psychological specialties with respect to their goals and methods.

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Definitions:

Gender

The social and cultural roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Aggression

A spectrum of actions that may cause either bodily or mental damage to oneself, other people, or items in the surroundings.

Violence Continuum

A framework for understanding the range and progression of violent behaviors, from minor incidents to severe acts of aggression.

Harm Model

A theoretical framework aimed at understanding and evaluating the ethical implications of actions that may cause harm.