Which of the Following Statements Would Be Most Characteristic of an Existential

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be most characteristic of an existential therapy view of responsibility?

• A)Clients must accept that they are responsible for shaping their own lives as well as for the impact of their lifestyle on society.
• B)The hope is that once clients accept that their basic lifestyles were self-selected,they will be free to choose a more constructive existence.
• C)There is no freedom and no choice,and therefore no responsibility.
• D)"We are condemned to be free."

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A training method where two signals are consistently linked together; initially, the response is triggered by the second signal but over time, it is the first signal alone that provokes the reaction.

Attitude-Behavior Relationship

The connection between an individual's beliefs or feelings towards an object, person, or situation, and how they subsequently behave.

Attitudes Develop

The process by which individuals form opinions and dispositions towards various phenomena based on experiences, information, and social influences.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The psychological conflict or discomfort experienced after making a difficult decision, often leading to regret or rationalization of the choice.