A Psychologist Wanted to Accept a Client with Whom He

question 144

Multiple Choice

A psychologist wanted to accept a client with whom he had previously had a sexual relationship. According to ethical guidelines, the psychologist:

• A) would have to wait to see the woman until two years after the last time they had sex.
• B) would need to be especially sensitive, but could proceed.
• C) couldn't see the patient.
• D) could see the patient only if he were supervised by a woman therapist.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Stages

A theory by Erik Erikson outlining eight stages of psychological development and the conflicts faced at each stage from infancy to old age.

Erik Erikson

An influential psychoanalyst who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, focusing on the development and identity crises faced at different life stages.

Integrity Versus Despair

A conflict in late adulthood, as described by Erikson, involving reflecting on one's life and either achieving a sense of satisfaction or experiencing regret and despair.

Openness

A personality trait that reflects a person's willingness to experience new activities, ideas, cultures, and to think creatively or outside conventional boundaries.