Don Is an Atheist Who Feels That Believing in a God

question 5

Multiple Choice

Don is an atheist who feels that believing in a god of any kind is a sign of intellectual weakness and needs to be removed for mental health.Karen and Curt come to him for marital counseling, and they are both evangelical Christians.To Karen and Curt, their problems cannot be addressed outside of understanding them in their religious context, but Don sees the religious context as the problem.Even if Don is an outstanding therapist, he may find it hard to counsel Karen and Curt successfully because of which limitation to therapy's effectiveness?

• A)Karen and Curt's overcommitment to their religious beliefs
• B)Don's overspecialiation as a researcher
• C)Managed care
• D)Client-therapist differences

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Definitions:

Maslow Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-tier model, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Self-Actualization Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, pertaining to the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, and personal growth.

Personal Fulfillment

The achievement of life goals, dreams, or ambitions leading to a sense of satisfaction and contentment.

Self-Actualization

Realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.