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Keleigh Kunde
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Cognitive theorists suggest that people with avoidant personality disorder:

A) are unperturbed by thoughts of inferiority and avoid social interactions with others because they lack social skills.
B) develop dysfunctional beliefs about being worthless as a result of rejection by important others early in life.
C) tend to dwell on and overemphasize the importance of any positive feedback they receive from others.
D) are not as concerned about living up to other people's expectations as they prefer living up to their own standards.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme sensitivity to rejection, social inhibition, and feelings of inadequacy.

Dysfunctional Beliefs

Negative and incorrect beliefs that are rigid, extreme, and not based on reality, often contributing to psychological distress.

  • Apply cognitive theories to the understanding of personality disorders.
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Teaira WilliamsNov 28, 2024
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