When You Believe That a Worthwhile Communicator Should Be Able

question 68

Multiple Choice

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of​

• A)​perfection.
• B)​causation.
• C)​approval.
• D)​shoulds.
• E)​overgeneralization.

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Definitions:

Glasser

Refers to William Glasser, an American psychiatrist who developed the theory of Choice Therapy, emphasizing personal responsibility and the importance of satisfying basic needs.

Paradoxical Intention

A cognitive technique used in therapy where clients are encouraged to engage in or exaggerate the feared behavior or thought pattern to reduce anxiety and disrupt the avoidance cycle.

Therapeutic Intervention

Actions or activities undertaken by a therapist or healthcare professional to help improve a patient's mental health or emotional wellbeing.

Victor Frankl

An Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who founded logotherapy, emphasizing the search for meaning as the central human motivation.