Ruth and John Are Often Not Able to Discuss Emotionally

question 3

Multiple Choice

Ruth and John are often not able to discuss emotionally charged issues in their relationship.At different times, most of their discussions focus on one of their children.This illustrates:

• A)a triangular process.
• B)a struggle to achieve autonomy.
• C)a process of separation and individuation.
• D)a healthy way of dealing with problems.
• E)a process of working through transference.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural response to a stimulus that occurs without any need for prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Preparedness

The state of being readily equipped to handle anticipated situations or emergencies.

Conditioning

A form of learning in which an individual's response to certain stimuli is modified by reinforcement or punishment.