What Paradigm Was Used by the Therapist in the Following

question 123

Multiple Choice

What paradigm was used by the therapist in the following example? Joan was fired from her job, and her therapist attempted to help her see that this was not terrible, and that being fired may not mean she was a bad person.

• A)Learning paradigm
• B)Psychoanalytic paradigm
• C)Cognitive paradigm
• D)Existential paradigm

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Definitions:

Commitment

The condition or characteristic of being fully committed to a cause, activity, or profession; complete and sincere dedication.

Motivational Trait

An inherent characteristic that drives an individual to act or behave in a way that leads to the achievement of personal goals.

Self-Esteem

An individual's sense of their own value and self-worth.

Core Self-Evaluations

A person's fundamental assessment of their own abilities, worthiness, and overall competence.