The Psychological Principle of Reciprocity Is at Work When We

question 45

True/False

The psychological principle of reciprocity is at work when we take into account what others do before we decide what to do.

Recognize major personalities and approaches in the development of various psychotherapy methods.

Identify the types and purposes of current biological treatments for mental disorders.

Explain the role of the therapist in contemporary psychodynamic approaches.

Describe the phenomenon of transference in psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.

Repression

A defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts or memories are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Mnemonic Device

A technique used to aid in the retention and retrieval of information in the memory.

Sensory Acuity

The sharpness or sensitivity of the senses, including the ability to detect subtle changes in the environment.