As Part of His Treatment,a Client with Avoidant Personality Disorder

question 143

Multiple Choice

As part of his treatment,a client with avoidant personality disorder must increase the number of social contacts he makes per day.The person,at the least,must greet others with the sentence,"Hello,how are you doing?" MOST likely,the therapist has which theoretical background?

• A) a psychodynamic background
• B) a biological background
• C) a cognitive-behavioral background
• D) a sociocultural background

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Definitions:

Intergroup Attitudes

The feelings, beliefs, and behaviors directed towards members of another group, which can be positive or negative.

Sherif's Research

Studies conducted by Muzafer Sherif that focus on social norms, conformity, and the influence of group dynamics on individual behavior.

Negative Attitudes

Predispositions or inclinations to evaluate people, objects, events, or situations unfavorably.

Maximum Obedience

The highest level of adherence or compliance to directives, orders, or instructions from an authority figure.