Applying Erickson's Psychosocial Developmental Stages in Clinical Counseling Is Useful

question 7

Multiple Choice

Applying Erickson's Psychosocial Developmental Stages in clinical counseling is useful for which of the following?

• A) Helping clients more quickly identify core dynamic patterns that are affecting all areas of life.
• B) To better understand the client's internal dynamics, particularly those that are contributing to the presenting problem.
• C) Helping clients identify unconscious or semi-conscious erroneous assumptions about life to develop a system of private logic that supports them in pursuing their life goals.
• D) Understanding the larger developmental concerns that may be underlying the problems clients bring to session.

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Definitions:

Biological Psychology

A branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior, exploring how brain, nervous system, and other biological processes influence mental processes and behavior.

Observable Behaviour

Actions or reactions of an organism that can be seen and measured directly, often used in the study of psychology and behavioural science.

Conscious Experience

The aspect of human cognition and awareness that encompasses thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that one is currently able to observe and reflect upon.

Unconscious Determinants

Influences on behavior and decisions that occur without conscious awareness, often stemming from hidden or repressed feelings and thoughts.