ASWB Social Work Bachelor's LCSW

Category - Development

Some individuals are less likely to be aware of their behavior and the affect it has on others. Often times, one will develop a thick scab of contempt. Example: Sherrie has difficulty maintaining healthy relationships because she has a need to always be right. In fact, this is a defense against deep-seated fears of being wrong. Sherry would be considered:
  1. An externalizer
  2. An internalizer
  3. An ADD adult
  4. Bi-polar
Explanation
Answer - A - An externalizer tends to have problems with anger, self-centeredness, intrusiveness, and being blameless. All of these traits tend to submerge from the subconscious defense mechanism known as reaction formation. This is overcompensation for fear of the opposite and may also result in shameless behavior such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
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