Dr Nene Is a Psychotherapist Who Is Extremely Supportive of All

question 54

Multiple Choice

Dr Nene is a psychotherapist who is extremely supportive of all his clients. He encourages his clients to talk about their concerns, and he often acts as a sounding board, restating and clarifying the themes that come to the surface as his clients speak freely about their concerns and problems. Dr Nene appears to be

• A) a therapist who uses a modern psychodynamic approach.
• B) a therapist who uses Beck's cognitive approach to therapy.
• C) a therapist who uses existential therapy methods.
• D) a client-centred therapist.

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Definitions:

Optimal Level

The most favorable or desirable degree or amount of something for achieving the best result or outcome.

Actual Stressors

Real and tangible factors in one's environment that cause stress.

Anticipatory Stressors

Upcoming or future events that are perceived to be threatening.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or energetic activity, often termed the "fight or flight" system.