Regarding Defenses,which of the Following Would Be a Characteristic Statement

question 4

Multiple Choice

Regarding defenses,which of the following would be a characteristic statement of a person-centered therapist?

• A)Anxiety is removed by effectively disputing inappropriate use of labels.
• B)Clients use a range of distorting perceptions that process experiences in a manner slanted in favor of maintaining the person's self-concept.
• C)Defenses turn our attention away from threats of non-being by pretending to be something we're not.
• D)Used to keep forbidden desires from being expressed.

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Definitions:

Problem Discussion

A process or method used to identify, analyze, and solve issues through structured dialogue and critical thinking.

Attachment Style

describes the pattern of behaviors in relationships that are influenced by an individual's history of attachment experiences.

Hostile

Displaying or characterized by antagonistic and aggressive behavior or attitudes.

Dismissive

Showing little regard; treating as unworthy of serious consideration or disrespectfully ignoring.