Mr Gotanda Mistakenly Believed That a Single Intake Interview in Which

question 52

Multiple Choice

Mr. Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

• A) systematic desensitization.
• B) unconditional positive regard.
• C) transference.
• D) the placebo effect.

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Definitions:

Observable Trend

A noticeable movement or direction in data over a period of time that can be analyzed and used for forecasting.

Seasonality

The tendency of certain businesses or economic activities to fluctuate during specific times of the year due to changes in weather, holidays, or other recurring events.

Holt's Model

A forecasting technique that extends exponential smoothing to capture both trend and seasonality in historical data for future prediction.

Level Component

A part or element that does not change or vary within a certain framework or system, maintaining a consistent state or position.