Mattie Has Volunteered at the Local Crisis Center

question 44

Multiple Choice

Mattie has volunteered at the local crisis center. While she was participating as a volunteer, she was given permission to gather data on the number of women who report being abused and who later participated in counselling. Mattie is using as a method of gathering data.

• A) participant observation
• B) secondary analysis
• C) structured interviews
• D) archival research
• E) content analysis

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Definitions:

Degradation

The act or process of degrading or being degraded, often referring to a reduction in dignity, respect, or reputation.

Catharsis

Expression of emotions connected to memories and conflicts, which, according to Freud, leads to the release of energy used to keep these memories in the unconscious.

Dysfunctional Global Assumption

Negative beliefs held by an individual about themselves or the world, affecting their cognition and behavior.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addiction, depression, and anxiety.