Timothy Wilkinson Has the Responsibility of Persuading Reporters to Give

question 43

Multiple Choice

Timothy Wilkinson has the responsibility of persuading reporters to give a particular event an interpretation that suits the candidate she is working for.Recently,after a press conference,she convinced the reporters to publish only the positive aspects of the conference to benefit her candidate.In this scenario,Timothy Wilkinson is a _____.

• A) spin doctor 
• B) citizen journalist 
• C) community journalist 
• D) blogger 
• E) hacker

Appreciate the necessity of gathering information from multiple sources for a comprehensive assessment.

Understand the purpose and utility of test scores in the counseling process.

Understand the importance of determining the purpose of an assessment before its selection and administration.

Learn the different methods of sharing test results with clients and the appropriate contexts for each.

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Definitions:

Emotional Reactions

Responses that are primarily emotional in nature to an event or stimulus, characterized by feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

Feelings Of Distress

Emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and angst.

Decatastrophize Thinking

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that involves challenging and reducing irrational fears and catastrophic thinking.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional responses and behavior.