Henry Would Like to Have Phil for a Roommate

question 81

True/False

Henry would like to have Phil for a roommate. They seem to get along fine and have many common interests. However, Phil smokes and Henry does not. The eventual solution to this problem is that Phil agrees to smoke outside the apartment and tries to quit by using nicotine patches. Henry agrees not to complain about the smell on Phil's clothes and to be supportive of his attempts to quit smoking. This scenario illustrates the application of the contrast effect.

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Definitions:

Parent-Child Relationship

The connection between a parent and their child characterized by elements of care, guardianship, guidance, and love.

Brokering

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Social Work Role

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Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.