Anthony Has Been Struggling with the Decision to Return to School

question 67

Essay

Anthony has been struggling with the decision to return to school to become an architect or to continue in his high-paying,but very dissatisfying,job.He decides to talk to his wife,Mei,about the problem.He tells her,"Mei,I know it would be tough financially,but I'm thinking about going back to school to become an architect.What do you think?" Provide an example of an empathic response that Mei could give Anthony.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential for growth and the importance of human values, aspirations, and conscious experience.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, and the uniqueness of each individual's capacity for self-awareness, freedom, and personal growth.

Parenting

The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.

Self-concept

An individual’s understanding and evaluation of their own identity, qualities, and characteristics.