Suppose a Friend Asks You for Advice About Entering Psychotherapy

question 54

Multiple Choice

Suppose a friend asks you for advice about entering psychotherapy for their anxiety disorder. Which of the following recommendations should you make?

• A) Behavioural or cognitive-behavioural therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.
• B) Avoid psychotherapy because 5-10 percent of patients get worse with this form of treatment.
• C) Psychodynamic therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.
• D) Humanistic-existential therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.

Analyze the role of system justification theory, terror management theory, and objectification theory in explaining prejudice and discrimination.

Comprehend the psychological mechanisms underlying the ultimate attribution error and illusory correlations in intergroup relations.

Explore how stereotypes and prejudices influence perception and evaluation of individuals based on their group membership.

Examine the influence of social theories on understanding stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.

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