A Characteristic Considered to Be Unproductive and Ineffective for Helping

question 14

Multiple Choice

A characteristic considered to be unproductive and ineffective for helping clients is to:

• A) share persistent reactions to the client in an appropriate and timely manner.
• B) question life and engage in critical self-examination of one's beliefs and values.
• C) be willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals.
• D) realize that it takes hard work to bring about change and be willing to stick with clients as they go through this difficult process.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

Systematic Desensitization is a behavior therapy technique used to reduce phobic disorders by gradually exposing the person to the anxiety-producing stimulus in a controlled manner.

Client-centered Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship to facilitate client growth.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavioral training in which noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable behaviors to reduce their occurrence.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.