When the Client Reenacts a Central Conflict in Therapy: ​

question 30

Multiple Choice

When the client reenacts a central conflict in therapy: ​

• A)it is always damaging to him/her.
• B)the therapist should encourage transference to better understand the client.
• C)it is an opportunity to resolve the problem in the therapeutic relationship.
• D)the therapist and client should focus away from the current interpersonal conflict and developmental sources of it.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Scripts

Predefined patterns of interaction that people rely on in social situations to fulfill expected roles and norms in relationships.

Heteronormativity

A social construct that promotes heterosexuality as the normal or preferred sexual orientation, often marginalizing other sexual orientations.

Homophobia

Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, particularly toward those who are gay or lesbian.

Biphobia

The denial of bisexuality as a genuine sexual orientation, often reinforced by mainstream media.