In the Past Two Years, Joseph Has Made and Broken

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the past two years, Joseph has made and broken intimate bonds with five partners in a pattern of behavior known as __________.

• A) polygamy
• B) cenogamy
• C) serial relationships
• D) sexual double standard

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative relationship between a client and their therapist, which is often a predictor of outcomes in psychotherapy.

Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, onto a substitute, notably in a psychoanalytic context.

Mindfulness

The psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists working with several people at the same time, often used to address shared issues or experiences.