A Deterioration of Mental Efficiency, Reality Testing, and Moral Judgment

question 86

Multiple Choice

A deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment resulting from in-group pressures defines:

• A)group polarization
• B)groupthink
• C)the risky shift
• D)the recency effect

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded client-centered therapy and emphasized the importance of the therapist's unconditional positive regard towards the client.

Bereaved Client

An individual seeking professional support due to the loss of a significant other, navigating through grief and adjustment.

Cognitive Distortions

Refers to irrational or exaggerated thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health issues.

Worden's Task Model

A framework developed by J. William Worden, outlining the tasks involved in the mourning process after a loss.