Bernie, in a Very Early Session of a Counseling Group

question 10

Multiple Choice

Bernie, in a very early session of a counseling group, expresses emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, uncertainty to hope. Looking to his therapist, Bernie's progress will hinge on the perceived level of ____________ which he feels.

• A) trust
• B) confidentiality
• C) self-awareness
• D) shame

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Definitions:

Underlying Construct

Refers to the theoretical concept or psychological variable that is being measured or assessed, but is not directly observable.

Independent

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority, or capable of thinking or acting for oneself.

Theory

A systematically organized set of concepts, explanations, and predictions about phenomena, serving as a framework for understanding or investigating those phenomena.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.