In Their Research on the Role of Communication, Kerr and His

question 20

Multiple Choice

In their research on the role of communication, Kerr and his colleagues found that

• A) group discussion led to more argumentation and conflict.
• B) group discussion led group members to develop norms of cooperation.
• C) group discussion usually had little effect on cooperation.
• D) group discussion created higher group self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Prescriptive Approach

An approach to therapy that involves tailoring and prescribing specific treatments or interventions based on the individual characteristics and diagnosis of the patient.

Externalizing Coping Style

A manner of dealing with stress or emotional conflict by projecting problems onto external factors rather than addressing internal sources.

Insight-Oriented Approaches

Psychotherapeutic techniques aimed at increasing a patient's self-awareness and understanding of the underlying causes of their psychological issues.

Multimodal Therapist

A therapist who integrates techniques from multiple therapeutic modalities to address the varied aspects of a client's issues, including affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological components.