A Single, Pregnant Teenager in a Parenting Class Discloses Her

question 3

Multiple Choice

A single, pregnant teenager in a parenting class discloses her ambivalence toward the pregnancy and the subsequent guilt that these thoughts generate. A mother of three admits to having felt that way herself. Which of Yalom's therapeutic factors does this illustrate?

• A) Imparting of information
• B) Instillation of hope
• C) Altruism
• D) Universality

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, and bodily movement, and faster pulse and breathing.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A stage of sleep in the sleep cycle characterized by deep sleep, during which brain waves slow down significantly.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, where dreaming and increased brain activity occur.

REM Rebound

The phenomenon of increased REM sleep after a period of REM sleep deprivation, often resulting in more vivid dreams.