Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Ingratiation

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of ingratiation?

• A) Theo gives a sincere compliment to his psychology instructor.
• B) Ted does a favor for a neighbor.
• C) Theresa plays up her strong points to her boss.
• D) Terry goes along with some new friends to a movie that he doesn't really want to see.

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Definitions:

Solution-focused Brief Therapy

A short-term goal-focused therapeutic approach that helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Transference and Countertransference

Psychological phenomena in therapy where the patient projects feelings about others onto the therapist (transference) and the therapist projects feelings onto the patient (countertransference).

Reality Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on addressing present issues and choosing behaviors to solve problems effectively.

Cognitive Restructuring

A psychotherapeutic process of identifying and challenging negative and irrational thoughts, and replacing them with more balanced and positive ones.