Murray Is a Bright Student, but He Procrastinates

question 66

Multiple Choice

Murray is a bright student, but he procrastinates. He puts off writing term papers and gets incompletes, which eventually become F's. Murray's therapist helps him establish small, specific goals, rather than vague, long-range goals. He also begins to keep a diary of how he is spending his time when he is avoiding his studies. The treatment method used to help Murray deal with his problem is:

• A) humanist therapy.
• B) psychodynamic therapy.
• C) cognitive therapy.
• D) behaviour therapy.

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Definitions:

Higher Levels of Thinking

Cognitive processes that involve analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, requiring more advanced intellectual skills and judgement.

Temporary Support

Assistance or help provided on a short-term basis to address an immediate need or crisis.

Verbal Self-warning

A cognitive strategy in which an individual internally vocalizes warnings or reminders to help avoid undesired behaviors or outcomes.

Lev Vygotsky

A prominent Russian psychologist known for his theory on social development and the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development, emphasizing the role of social interaction in cognitive development.