A Friend Comes to You with a Problem

question 27

Multiple Choice

A friend comes to you with a problem. He has lied to his partner, and he feels terrible about it. Your initial response is "That was a lousy thing to do." This response is

• A) probing
• B) evaluative
• C) interpretive
• D) advising

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Definitions:

Adult's Brain

A mature human brain that has reached full development, typically by the mid-20s, characterized by complex cognitive capacities.

Newborn's Brain

Refers to the brain of a newborn child, characterized by rapid development and high plasticity during the first few years of life.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which they communicate with each other using chemical or electrical signals.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.