Steve Has Started Responding to His Therapist as If She

question 78

Multiple Choice

Steve has started responding to his therapist as if she was his mother. He often asks her for advice on different issues and seeks her approval for his behaviors. This is called

• A)transference.
• B)resistance.
• C)catharsis.
• D)association.

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Definitions:

Biological Parents

The parents who are genetically related to a child, as opposed to adoptive parents or step-parents.

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact effectively with others, recognizing their moods, intentions, and motivations.

Linguistic Intelligence

One of Howard Gardner's eight multiple intelligences, involving sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

The ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully, as proposed in theories of multiple intelligences.