All of the Following Are Criticisms of Talcott Parsons's Approach

question 79

Multiple Choice

All of the following are criticisms of Talcott Parsons's approach to health and medicine EXCEPT?

• A) It says little about the issue of prevention.
• B) It places doctors rather than people in charge of health.
• C) It assumes sick people can afford to take time off from work.
• D) It implies that there are no objective standards of well-being.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Alliance

The cooperative and collaborative relationship between a client and therapist, considered critical for effective therapy.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and self-actualization.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Countertransference

The emotional reactions of the therapist towards the patient's own background and issues, that can affect the therapeutic relationship and process.