In Behavioral Counseling,assessment Focuses on Observable Symptoms

question 3

Multiple Choice

In behavioral counseling,assessment focuses on observable symptoms.In order to measure a client's progress in therapy it is first necessary to get ____________________.

• A) a sense of relationship patterns
• B) an assessment of defense mechanisms
• C) a baseline of symptomatic behavior
• D) one's road map for life

Understand the Yerkes-Dodson law related to arousal and performance.

Comprehend gender differences in empathy.

Define emotional intelligence and its significance.

Acknowledge the effects of stress on judgment and performance.

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Definitions:

Negative Self-concept

The perception or image a person has of themselves that is generally characterized by lack of confidence and feelings of inadequacy or undesirability.

External Locus

The belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, rather than one's own efforts.

Conditional Positive Regard

Conditional positive regard is when acceptance and love are contingent upon behaving in a certain way or meeting particular standards, often discussed in psychology.

Role Model

A person to whom an individual can look to for guidance by example, but who isn’t necessarily actively interacting with the individual.