A Satir-Oriented Therapist Says, "On the Surface You Look Angry

question 48

Multiple Choice

A Satir-oriented therapist says, "On the surface you look angry and sure of yourself when you are arguing with your spouse. But inside, it seems more like you feel like a sad lonely little girl who isn't too sure of herself. Is that what is going on here?" What strategy is the therapist using?

• A) Validation
• B) Evocative responding
• C) Empathetic conjecture
• D) Heightening

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.