In Terms of Its Approach, Which of the Following Types

question 477

Multiple Choice

In terms of its approach, which of the following types of psychotherapy would be considered a nondirective therapy?

• A) psychoanalysis
• B) client-centered therapy
• C) Gestalt therapy
• D) brief psychodynamic therapy

Recognize and encourage developmental milestones, including social, cognitive, and motor skills.

Understand the psychosocial developmental tasks and challenges of toddlerhood, including autonomy and ritualistic behaviors.

Provide guidance on dealing with common toddler behaviors, such as sibling rivalry, negativism, and temper tantrums.

Offer recommendations for promoting healthy habits, including dental care, nutrition, and safety.

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Definitions:

Information Processing

The view in which cognitive processes are compared to the functions of computers. The theory deals with the input, storage, retrieval, manipulation, and output of information. The focus is on the development of children’s strategies for solving problems—their “mental programs.”

Theoretical Orientation

A specific set of beliefs, attitudes, and practices that guide a therapist or counselor in their approach to understanding clients' issues and helping them.

Deductive Logic

A method of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion, based on the principle that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

Formal Operational

This refers to the final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals (typically adolescents and adults) gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.