If You Are Seeking Help from a Psychotherapist, Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

If you are seeking help from a psychotherapist, which of the following is NOT true?

• A) You should expect to see some improvement within six or eight weeks.
• B) You are likely to do better choosing a therapist who shares your cultural background.
• C) You should choose a therapist with stronger, rather than weaker, religious convictions.
• D) You should be skeptical of any therapist who seems overconfident.

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Definitions:

Partners

Individuals who enter into a personal relationship, often used in the context of business, marriage, or collaboration.

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by feelings of safety and security in relationships, often resulting from consistent and caring caregivers.

Hazan and Shaver

A research team that proposed the attachment theory as a framework to understand relationships in adulthood, drawing parallels between infant-caregiver attachments and adult romantic relationships.

Trust

The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, essential for social relationships and cooperation.