CCOU 301 "Why You Do the Things You Do" Definitions

CCOU 301 "Why You Do the Things You Do" Definitions Ambivalent relationship style - answerStyle- based on fear of being abandoned, a sense of incompetence, low self-confidence, and the desire for a strong protector; these dependent people can be anxious, melodramatic, or angry. Attachment - answerA special relationship, Bond, or connection with another person that is characterized by strong emotions and continues through Time. Avoidant relationship Style - answerStyle impacted by fear of intimacy, lack of trust in other people, and the consequent idea that one has to rely only on oneself; these people struggle with emotional connection, the disclosure of private thoughts and feelings, and with non sexual touch; people with this style can be narcissistic, disconnected, or compulsively perfectionistic; addictive behavior and angry resentment toward God our disturbing tendencies. Disorganized relationship Style - answerStyle of interacting that is greatly affected by disassociated pain, I shattered sense of self, Untold Stories of an unresolved past, and a compulsion to repeat the painful past; behavior Can reflect both the ambivalent and the avoidant styles Dissociation - answerThe ability to turn off thoughts, feelings, and even physical pain and move those experiences to some other part of the consciousness. Emotions - answerThe physical, gut-felt responses that fuel our behavior and motivate us to act. Emotions are important in relationships because they motivate us to seek closeness during times of stress. Endogenous opioids - answerChemicals released by the brain; God given painkillers that are the brains equivalent to heroin. Hyperarousal - answerEstate of physical alertness in which the body is ready to either fight or flee; a key feature of a person's response to trauma. The heart races, the pupils and large, hot or cold flashes occur, and the body is in a state of tension. Power of reflection - answerThe ability to describe our internal experiences. Proximity principle - answerThe set point for a child relationship thermostat. If a child believes mom is close enough, he feel safe and secure, and he is willing to explore the world around him. If the child believes mom is not close enough, he chooses whatever behavior is necessary for getting physically closer to her.