It Is Adaptive and Normal for a Child in His

question 10

True/False

It is adaptive and normal for a child in his or her early school years to fear being alone

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Definitions:

Directive Approach

A style of therapy or counseling where the therapist provides strong guidance and advice to the client.

Empathize

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in someone else’s shoes emotionally.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic reactions and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where the feelings, desires, and expectations of a patient towards significant people in their life are unconsciously redirected or applied to the therapist.