You Are Listening to a Public Lecture in Which the Speaker

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are listening to a public lecture in which the speaker argues that the legal status of a behaviour lies not in the content of the behaviour itself but in the social response to the behaviour or to the persons who engage in it. What is this an example of?

• A)social construction of crime
• B)unofficial crime statistics
• C)institutionalist approach
• D)crime funnel

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Alliance

The cooperative and collaborative relationship between a client and therapist, considered critical for effective therapy.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and self-actualization.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Countertransference

The emotional reactions of the therapist towards the patient's own background and issues, that can affect the therapeutic relationship and process.