In Which of the Following Cases Is Opening Up to Someone

question 61

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases is opening up to someone else most therapeutic?

• A) when it does not involve catharsis
• B) when the events that are disclosed are not traumatic
• C) when the other person is willing and able to give advice
• D) when one feels comfortable that the listener is trustworthy

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Definitions:

Inconclusive

Not leading to a firm conclusion or definitive result; leaving questions unanswered.

Pursed-Lip Breathing

A breathing technique that involves breathing in through the nose and out through tightly pressed (pursed) lips to improve breath control.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli).

Pneumothorax

The presence of air or gas in the pleural space that causes collapse of the lung.