Leonard Becomes Silent When His Therapist Asks Him About His

question 109

Multiple Choice

Leonard becomes silent when his therapist asks him about his relationship with his mother. As the therapist continues to explore this area of Leonard's life, Leonard either skips sessions or arrives late. In psychoanalytic terms, Leonard is exhibiting

• A)resistance.
• B)transference.
• C)covert sensitization.
• D)reciprocal inhibition.

---

Definitions:

Pharmacotherapy

The treatment of diseases and disorders with medications, utilizing the pharmacological properties of drugs to achieve therapeutic effects.

Adequate Nutrition

Intake of the necessary nutrients that are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of a healthy body.

Chronic Otitis Media

A long-standing or recurrent inflammation of the middle ear, typically associated with fluid accumulation and frequently causes hearing impairment.

Effusion

The escape of fluid into a part of the body or into a body cavity, leading to swelling and pressure, often resulting from inflammation or injury.