Susan Has an Anxiety Disorder and Has Sought Help from a Therapist

question 141

Multiple Choice

Susan has an anxiety disorder and has sought help from a therapist, Dr. Jones. Dr. Jones believes that Susan's anxiety is related to her unconscious fear of her unmet sexual impulses and that in order for Susan to get over her anxiety problem, she needs to have greater awareness of this unconscious dynamics. Dr. Jones appears to be trying to
Produce positive changes by fostering more insight and is most likely associated with the
________ approach to therapy.

• A) interpersonal
• B) psychoanalytic
• C) cognitive
• D) humanistic

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Conflict-Handling Styles

Refers to the various ways individuals address disputes and disagreements in personal and professional relationships.

Forcing

A conflict resolution style where one party aggressively pursues its own interests at the expense of others.

Avoiding

A conflict management strategy where one or more parties decide not to engage or confront the issue at hand.

Accommodating Conflict-Management

A conflict resolution method where one party gives in to the wishes or demands of another to maintain harmony.