Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Behavior

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the behavior of the CPI?

• A) It has risen steadily since 1960.
• B) It has fallen steadily since 1960.
• C) It fell during the 1960s and has risen ever since.
• D) It rose sharply in the 1970s and then declined in the 1980s.
• E) It has risen and fallen with roughly equal frequency since 1960.

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Definitions:

Person-centered

A therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers emphasizing empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Perls

Refers to Frederick Perls, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for developing Gestalt therapy, focusing on awareness and personal responsibility.

In Vivo Exposure

A behavioral therapy technique that involves direct exposure to the feared stimulus in real-life situations.