All of the Following Were Presented as Examples of Common

question 130

Multiple Choice

All of the following were presented as examples of common factors that might explain the similar effectiveness of various different forms of therapy EXCEPT:

• A)self-relatedness and openness.
• B)increased optimism and self-efficacy.
• C)faith in the therapist.
• D)a protective environment where clients feel safe.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response (CR)

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that instinctively and involuntarily elicits a reaction without any previous learning.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, gender, or religion.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring skills, knowledge, or behaviors by watching and imitating others, rather than through direct experience or instruction.