What Is the Central Premise of Relational Dialectics Theory

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the central premise of relational dialectics theory?

• A) Relationships remain stable and negotiated settlements are the norm.
• B) For a relationship to continue, it needs to be straightforward with consensus.
• C) Relationships change and evolve, and communications among individuals experience some tensions.
• D) Individuals who engage in dialogue usually have similar points of view and rarely hold contradictory views.

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Definitions:

Clinical Observation

The process of carefully watching, noting, and recording an individual's behavior, symptoms, or physical condition in a clinical setting for the purpose of assessment or diagnosis.

Freud

refers to Sigmund Freud, the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Behaviorism

A field of psychology that studies observable behavior, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior through learning.

Learned Habits

Behaviors that are acquired through repetition and practice, often becoming automatic responses to specific situations.