Personality and Mood Disorders Q 58
The personality type of Ryan is:
A. Conforming
B. Dependent
C. Perfectionist
D. Masochistic
Correct Answer: B. Dependent
A client with a dependent personality is predisposed to develop asthma. At the heart of dependent personality is a lack of self-efficacy. Individuals with dependent personality believe they are incapable of being independent and may feel unable to make even simple decisions without outside input. They often avoid expressing any type of disagreement for fear of losing their support.
Option A: The conforming non-assertive client is predisposed to develop hypertension because of the tendency to repress rage. Conformity describes the adaptation of behavior that occurs in response to unspoken group pressure. It differs from compliance, which is adaptation of behavior resulting from overt pressure. Individuals conform to or comply with group behavior in an attempt to “fit in” or to follow the norms of the social group.
Option C: The perfectionist and compulsive tend to develop a migraine. Perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait that increases the chances of success, but it can lead to self-defeating thoughts or behaviors that make it harder to achieve goals. It may also cause stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. People who strive for perfection out of feelings of inadequacy or failure may find it helpful to speak with a therapist; this can often help people manage excessive self-criticism.
Option D: The masochistic, self-sacrificing type is prone to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Masochism may be a means of escaping from high?level awareness of self as a symbolically mediated, temporally extended identity. Such awareness is replaced by a focus on the immediate present and on bodily sensations, and sometimes by a low?level awareness of self as an object.