Which of the Following Is at the Heart of Ethical

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is at the heart of ethical and effective clinical interviewing?

• A) A good Internet connection.
• B) A professional relationship built on interpersonal communication.
• C) Psychoanalytic theory.
• D) The payment of a fee for services.
• E) The directive provision of advice or solutions.

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Definitions:

Own Perspective

An individual's unique viewpoint or attitude towards a particular topic or situation based on personal experience and beliefs.

Freud's Psychoanalytical Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior.

Adult Personality

The complex patterns of behaviors, feelings, and thoughts that constitute an adult individual’s distinctive character.

Genital Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring from puberty onwards, where sexual maturation is complete and sexual intercourse becomes a major goal.