A Willingness to Invest in Therapy and to Take the Risks

question 418

Multiple Choice

A willingness to invest in therapy and to take the risks required to make changes is the characteristic of _______________ and it is considered to be an important type of ___________ variable associated with treatment outcomes.

• A)openness; client
• B)self-relatedness; client
• C)empathy; therapist
• D)unconditional positive regard; therapist

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Definitions:

Socially Induced Strain

Stress or pressure that arises from societal expectations or structures, which can lead to deviant behavior or psychological distress.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate from societal norms or expectations, leading to possible sanctions or societal judgments.

Anomie

A state or condition of society or an individual characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, often leading to social instability and alienation.

Primitive Psychological Desires

Fundamental human motivations and needs that are inherent and instinctual, such as the desire for food, safety, and belonging.