Diagnostic Criteria Unit 2- DB

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Inner Rage Theory

Some people believe that addictions come from the inability of addicts to self-soothe the inner rage that they experienced as a child. Self-harming behavior, such as addiction, is an example of expressing inner rage.

Respond to the following:

• What is your position on this theory?
• What is inner rage, and how can it be expressed? Provide at least 2 examples.
• Define self-soothing, and provide 2 examples.

In your response, be sure to include the following:

• Explain your position, and support it with at least 2 scholarly sources.
• Include both citations and references in proper APA format.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-200 word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

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