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Approval-Seeking/ Recognition-Seeking
Approval-Seeking/ Recognition-Seeking
"If no one praises you for
your actions, then what is
even the point?"
family origin
Conditional acceptance
Domain IV
Other-Directedness
The expectation that it's normal to focus excessively on the wants or feelings of others at the expense of one's own wants or feelings, in order to gain love or acceptance.
maladaptive coping
overcompensation
Acts flagrantly to gain the disapproval of admired individuals.
avoidance
Avoids relationships with admired individuals out of fear of not gaining their approval.
surrender
Draws the attention of others to their accomplishments related to status.
typical thoughts
I need to be liked by almost everyone I know.
Accomplishments only matter if other people notice them.
Even if I don't like someone, I still want them to like me.
Approval-Seeking/ Recognition-Seeking
domain I
domain II
domain III
domain IV
domain V
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