Jessica's Parents Are Verbally Abusive to One Another and Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jessica's parents are verbally abusive to one another and are constantly fighting. When Jessica interacts with her boyfriend, she will be likely to

• A) avoid arguments.
• B) break up with him over an argument.
• C) talk to him when they have a disagreement.
• D) fight with him when they have a disagreement.

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Definitions:

Neutrality

In therapy, the practice of remaining impartial and without judgment towards the client, to create a safe and open therapeutic environment.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a particular behavior occurs, leading to a stronger response.

Resistance

In psychology, the phenomenon where clients unconsciously block or fight against the therapeutic process, often due to underlying fears or unresolved conflicts.

Productively

Relates to achieving a significant amount of work or results in a given period of time effectively.