You Make an Appointment to See a Therapist And, as You

question 86

Multiple Choice

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. Which of the following would you expect from this therapist?

• A)She will use counterconditioning to reverse maladaptive behaviours.
• B)She will help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs.
• C)She will provide a supportive emotional environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy.
• D)She will emphasize the need to bring unconscious conflicts and defences into conscious awareness.

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Definitions:

Social Darwinism

A theory that applies the concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest to human societies, often used to justify social policies that maintain societal inequalities.

Moral Poverty

The lack of moral values, principles, and responsibilities, often leading to social problems such as crime and antisocial behavior.

The Veil

A metaphor for the barrier or separation between different realities or perceptions, often in a cultural or racial context.

Symbolic Boundary

Conceptual distinctions made by social actors to categorize objects, people, practices, and even time and space, that help to separate and maintain social groups.