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:

Tend-and-Befriend

A theory proposing that in response to stress, humans are biologically predisposed to seek out social contacts and create and maintain interpersonal relationships.

Anger-Management Therapies

Psychological strategies and exercises designed to help individuals control feelings of anger and reduce aggressive reactions.

Threat Appraisal

The process of evaluating the potential harm or danger posed by a specific threat to one's well-being.

Student Stress Scale

A measurement tool designed to evaluate the amount and impact of stress experienced by students in the academic environment.