McFall States That We Each Have a "Core," or Fundamental

question 13

Essay

McFall states that we each have a "core," or fundamental, set of principles. Explain what she means by fundamental in this context and how this is related to the Olaf principle. Do you have such a set of core values? If so, what are they and how would you defend them as your most fundamental principles? If not, would you say your values have changed over time? What experiences have influenced these changes in your perspective?

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, seeing things from their perspective and experiencing emotions that mirror theirs.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud, focusing on uncovering unconscious motives and conflicts to treat psychological disorders.

Insight Therapies

Psychological treatments that focus on increasing patients' understanding of themselves and their issues.

Behaviour Therapies

A broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive patterns of behavior through the application of learning principles.