Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis Were Especially Concerned with Helping

question 169

Multiple Choice

Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis were especially concerned with helping a patient

• A)discontinue maladaptive negative reinforcement that led to avoidance of certain people or situations.
• B)gain better insight into the underlying cause of one's psychological difficulties.
• C)identify and modify distorted thoughts about the self,others,and/or the world.
• D)understand his or her past shortcomings in the context of the present.

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Definitions:

Convert Power

A form of influence or control that is not openly acknowledged or displayed, often subtly exerted or hidden.

Take Initiative

The act of assessing and initiating things independently, often leading to innovation or the resolution of issues.

David McClelland

A psychologist known for his work on motivation theory, particularly the theory of Needs, including the concepts of Achievement, Power, and Affiliation motivations.

Institutional Managers

Managers operating within institutions or organizations, focusing on adherence to formal policies and strategies for achieving organizational goals.