After Finding Out That Julie Had Been Cheating on Him

question 23

Multiple Choice

After finding out that Julie had been cheating on him, Malik said he couldn't forgive Julie for her infidelity. Joey, Malik's best friend, said, "I couldn't forgive her either. Maybe you should break up with her." Malik said, "I think you're right, Joey. I've always been able to trust your judgment about women. I'm going to tell Julie I want to break up, tomorrow." Which is true about these statements?

• A) Joey is not making an argument, only conversing with Joey.
• B) Malik is treating Joey's judgment as a statement of authority in making his decision to break up with Julie.
• C) Malik is using Joey's personal experience to support his decision to break up with Julie.
• D) Joey was trying to make a decision for Malik, so no argument was made.

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Definitions:

Client-Centred Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive and accepting environment to facilitate a client's growth.

Humanistic Tradition

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the individual's inherent drive toward self-actualization and creativity.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded client-centered therapy and emphasized the importance of the self and unconditional positive regard.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychological therapy that involves showing complete support and acceptance to a person, regardless of what they say or do.