Clients who do not experience or express anger, avoid interpersonal conflict, and tend to respond to others' needs at the expense of their own is said to be experiencing the______ affective constellation.
A)Anger-Sadness-Shame
B)Guilt-Anger-Shame
C)Sadness-Anger-Guilt
D)Anger-Guilt-Sadness

Question

Clients who do not experience or express anger, avoid interpersonal conflict, and tend to respond to others' needs at the expense of their own is said to be experiencing the______ affective constellation. ​
A)Anger-Sadness-Shame
B)Guilt-Anger-Shame
C)Sadness-Anger-Guilt
D)Anger-Guilt-Sadness

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The affective constellation described in the question is characterized by avoidance of conflict and prioritizing others' needs over their own, which suggests a tendency toward guilt and self-blame. The inclusion of sadness and anger is less fitting for this description. Therefore, option C - Sadness-Anger-Guilt - is the best fit.

Clients Who Do Not Experience or Express Anger, Avoid Interpersonal