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The Suspicious Student
Usually suspicious students complain about something other than their psychological difficulties. They may present themselves to you as:
- Tense
- Cautious
- Mistrustful
- Having few friends
Suspicious students tend to interpret a minor oversight as significant personal rejection and often overreact to insignificant occurrences. They see themselves as the focal point of everyone's behavior, and everything that happens has special meaning. Usually they are overly concerned with fairness and being treated equally. They may blame others and express anger. Many times they will feel worthless and inadequate.
When you are working with a suspicious student, the following guidelines may be appropriate:
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