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While Being Treated for Depression, 70-Year-Old Ian Is Encouraged to Avoid

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While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist.


Definitions:

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

A psychologist known for his work on the concept of 'flow,' a state of heightened focus and immersion in activities.

Eric Berne

A psychiatrist and the founder of the transactional analysis theory in psychology.

Avoid-avoid

A decision-making dilemma involving choosing between two undesirable options.

Inner Conflict

An internal mental conflict arising from conflicting thoughts or desires.

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