In Terms of Mate Selection Patterns, the United States Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

In terms of mate selection patterns, the United States is an example of what cross-cultural researchers call a __________ culture.

• A) nationalized marriage
• B) cross-national
• C) collectivist
• D) free-choice

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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

A psychotherapeutic method that stresses the significance of individual responsibility, focusing on what the individual is experiencing right now, the bond between the therapist and the client, how a person's social and environmental contexts play a role in their life, and the self-made changes individuals enact in reaction to their circumstances.

Contextual Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on the individual within their environmental and relational context, emphasizing the impact of family and social networks.

Gestalt Therapy

This therapy approach emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and centers on the patient's present experiences, the dynamics of the therapist-patient relationship, the role of environmental and social backgrounds in one's life, and the self-adjustments made based on the person's general situation.

Individual Therapy

A form of psychotherapy where treatment is tailored to a single person, addressing their specific emotional, mental, and behavioral issues.