An integrated self-concept is an important component of high self-esteem. It is heavily influenced by early family life. Rejected children may fail to develop feelings of self-worth.
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"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
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example of negative self-talk
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A defense mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is
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projection
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A defense mechanism by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from person to another person is
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displacement
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A person who focuses on the negative and expects failure is called a(n)
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pessimist
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Someone who expresses his or her wishes in a forceful but non-hostile manner is
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assertive
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a helpful strategy to use when you feel explosive anger coming on
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Try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment.
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If you are dealing with another person's anger, you should NOT
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accept the verbal abuse
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factors can play a major part in the development of psychological disorders
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learning and culture; traumatic events; genetics
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An example of a specific phobia is the fear of
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dogs
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social phobia
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fear of embarrassment
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Fear of public speaking is a
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social phobia
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Individuals with panic disorder
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may function normally in feared situations if someone they trust is with them.
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A condition that causes the sufferer to worry excessively and uncontrollably about future threats is called
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generalized anxiety disorder
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An example of an obsession is
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constant worry over contracting syphilis from a handshake
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Irrational, repetitive, hard-to-resist actions are called
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compulsions
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An example of a compulsion is
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constant and repetitive checking that the alarm is set.
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most likely to result in formation of a posttraumatic stress disorder
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rape
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Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include
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re-experiencing the trauma in dreams
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characteristic of depression
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a grandiose view of oneself
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best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression
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drug therapy and psychotherapy
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An attribute most likely consistent with those suffering from mania
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periods of excess energy
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Sufferers may undergo periods of compulsive behavior with little regard to consequences
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bipolar disorder
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Schizophrenia is characterized by
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extremely high energy levels
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A delusion is
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a firmly held, false belief
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Schizophrenics can be at risk for...
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suicide
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risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide
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suicide of a family member or friend
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The technique of exposure is used to
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encourage people to face their fears
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A mental health professional who is a licensed physician
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psychiatrist
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