The Person-Centered Therapist's Primary Responsibility Is to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The person-centered therapist's primary responsibility is to

• A) encourage the client to explore positive directions for growth.
• B) provide an atmosphere in which the client is comfortable exploring thoughts and feelings.
• C) truly like the client.
• D) plan homework assignments that will encourage growth activities between sessions.

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by mild distress at leave-takings and being readily soothed by reunion.

Insecure Attachment

Attachment behavior characterized by avoiding caregiver, excessive clinging, or inconsistency.

Ambivalent/Resistant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, often resulting from inconsistent caregiving.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of attachment behavior shown by individuals in close relationships, shaped by early interactions with caregivers.