Imagine That Both Vera and Carol Are Against Affirmative Action

question 100

Multiple Choice

Imagine that both Vera and Carol are against affirmative action. Vera is offered $50 to write an essay about the benefits of affirmative action, whereas Carol is offered only $1 to write a similar essay. After writing the essays and receiving their payments, both women are asked to report their attitudes toward affirmative action. Assuming that their attitudes were similarly negative at the outset, which of the following results would you expect?

• A) Vera would be more favorable than Carol toward affirmative action.
• B) Carol would be more favorable than Vera toward affirmative action.
• C) Carol and Vera would be equally favorable toward affirmative action.
• D) Both women would be strongly opposed to affirmative action.

Grasp the theoretical underpinnings of IPT, including its derivation from attachment theory and its differences from other psychotherapies.

Recognize the phases of IPT and the therapeutic goals within each phase.

Comprehend how IPT addresses client disorders through the interpersonal context, including identifying problem areas.

Understand the major interpersonal problems IPT targets, including grief, role disputes, role transitions, and social skill deficits.

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