Brandi Loves to Give Advice, and Recently a Local Radio

question 42

Multiple Choice

Brandi loves to give advice, and recently a local radio station gave her a two-hour show for people to call in and ask for psychological advice. Brandi is actually not trained in psychology, but people love the folksy wisdom she doles out on the show. What sorts of public statements does Brandi need to make as she gives out advice in this public forum?

• A) Brandi needs to indicate she is going to go work on a degree in psychology.
• B) Brandi needs to remind her listeners that she does not have a degree in psychology.
• C) Brandi needs to act as if the advice she dispenses if from scientific studies, even if it is really just her opinion.
• D) Brandi should do all of these.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychology emphasizing the acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-directed growth.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.