When We Listen Literally, We Don't Make the Effort to Understand

question 39

True/False

When we listen literally, we don't make the effort to understand how others feel about what they say or to endorse them as people.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Approach

Focuses on understanding human behavior by analyzing the inner conflicts that arise from childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills to manage emotional distress and improve interpersonal relationships, often used for treating borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Marsha Linehan

A psychologist who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), primarily aimed at treating borderline personality disorder and other conditions.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions and behaviors through goal-oriented, systematic procedures.