Don Has Been Suffering from Some Intense Feelings of Anxiety

question 174

Multiple Choice

Don has been suffering from some intense feelings of anxiety and decides to seek some help from a psychotherapist. Unfortunately, there is long waiting list and the first available appointment is 9 weeks away. Disappointed, Don decides to put his name on the waiting list anyway. A few weeks pass and even though he has done nothing to address the problem, Don's anxiety symptoms begin to fade and eventually disappear. This example best demonstrates the phenomenon called

• A)spontaneous remission
• B)insight
• C)the deterioration effect
• D)the placebo effect

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those that lead to increased reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists who focus on individual potential and stress the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Healthy Growth

The process of developing physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially in ways that are considered beneficial and constructive.

Potential

The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into being.