What Does "Dialectic" Refer to in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

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Multiple Choice

What does "dialectic" refer to in dialectical behavior therapy?

• A) the intersecting layers of oppression
• B) the joining of opposites: acceptance and change
• C) the multiple facets of the approach
• D) the rejection of a disease-based model

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Definitions:

Longer-term Goals

Objectives and outcomes that are planned to be achieved over an extended period, typically beyond a year.

Social Roles

Expected behaviors and responsibilities associated with particular positions within a society or group.

Achievement

The accomplishment of a goal or attainment of higher skill levels through effort or skill.

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for formulating the theory of psychosocial development outlining 8 stages that describe how individuals evolve through the lifespan.