If Stephanie Is Characterized as a Person High in Neuroticism,she

question 77

Multiple Choice

If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism,she

• A)is not likely to become depressed,but likely to become anxious.
• B)is at elevated risk for developing depression.
• C)is likely to experience low levels of anxiety,but high levels of depression.
• D)is most likely clinically depressed.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, shown across many contexts and deviating from cultural norms.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable inner feelings with their opposite.

Overconfident

Overconfident describes an overestimation of one's abilities, knowledge, or success likelihood, which can impair judgment and decision-making.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or certainty that is not readily apparent or directly accessible to the conscious mind.