Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to Children's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to children's ability to understand others in middle and late childhood?

• A)Children in this phase show a gradual decrease in perspective taking.
• B)Perspective taking bears a high correlation with antisocial behavior.
• C)Perspective taking improves children's ability to sympathize with those in distress.
• D)Children in this stage lack the abilities of cognitive inhibition and cognitive flexibility.

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Definitions:

Brief Psychodynamic Therapies

A form of therapy focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior, with an emphasis on shorter treatment durations.

Transference Phenomena

In psychotherapy, the redirection of a client's feelings for a significant person in their life towards the therapist, often unconsciously replicating past behaviors and emotional conflicts.

Therapeutic Stance

The therapist's professional posture or attitude that facilitates the progress of therapy, emphasizing qualities like empathy, neutrality, and supportiveness.

Adlerian Theory

A psychological theory founded by Alfred Adler that emphasizes the importance of nurturing feelings of belonging and striving for superiority or success as key motivators of human behavior.