When the External Environment Is Unstable and in a State

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the external environment is unstable and in a state of flux:

• A)The firm itself, composed of resources and capabilities, may be a more stable basis for defining its identity and mission
• B)A market-focused strategy may provide enough stability and consistency of direction for the firm to establish its strategy
• C)The analysis of customers' needs takes too long.
• D)Efforts must be devoted to stabilize this external environment or to understand it enough to predict its future states

Grasp the principles of evidence-based practice in clinical settings.

Identify factors influencing patients' perceptions of psychotherapy success.

Discern the distinctive approaches of various psychotherapy traditions.

Understand the impact of therapists' expectations and the placebo effect on psychotherapy outcomes.

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Rational Restructuring

A cognitive therapy technique aimed at identifying and changing irrational or maladaptive beliefs that can lead to negative emotions.

Psychological Congruence

Psychological Congruence refers to a state where an individual's self-concept, experiences, and reality are in harmony, enhancing personal wellbeing and authenticity.