Jane Is a New Therapist Who Works with Couples and Families.Her

question 1

Multiple Choice

Jane is a new therapist who works with couples and families.Her decision was motivated by her sister Melinda's experience of spousal abuse.When Jane meets with her supervisor to review cases,he points out that Jane takes sides with her female clients when they cry or describe intense conflicts with their husbands.She believes her supervisor is blind to the signs of abuse.What critical thinking pitfall do Jane's reactions show?

• A)Over-reliance on the vividness effect
• B)Over-reliance on the idiosyncrasy effect
• C)Over-reliance on probabilistic thinking
• D)Over-reliance on the placebo effect

---

Definitions:

Initial Attitude

The preconceived opinion or feeling one has towards something or someone before receiving additional information.

Fear-Inducing Messages

These are communications designed to elicit fear in order to influence attitudes, behaviors, or perceptions.

Health Behavior

Actions taken by individuals that affect health or mortality, including habits related to diet, exercise, and medical care.

Terror Management Theory

A theory suggesting that the awareness of one's mortality can evoke existential terror, which humans manage through cultural beliefs and behaviors.