Asked by Andre Jimenez on Jul 15, 2024

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The tendency of those studying psychopathology to start seeing themselves as suffering from the illnesses being discussed is known as _____________.

A) accurate self-assessment
B) unnecessary worrying
C) psychopathological transference
D) psychology student's syndrome

Psychopathological Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, onto a substitute, often occurring in the therapy setting.

Psychology Student's Syndrome

The tendency for psychology students to believe they or people they know suffer from the psychological disorders they learn about.

  • Identify cultural views and understandings of mental health conditions.
  • Recognize the symptoms and features of anxiety and its disorders.
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Ashton GroggJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Psychology student's syndrome, also known as medical student's disease or hypochondriasis of medical students, is a condition where individuals who are learning about certain illnesses start to believe they are showing symptoms of those illnesses. This phenomenon is particularly common in students who study psychopathology.