Paulo Is a Therapist Working with Tim, Who Has Just

question 35

Multiple Choice

Paulo is a therapist working with Tim, who has just disclosed he is suicidal. What strategy will help Paulo ensure Tim does not act on him impulses?

• A)Encouraging Tim to focus on how terrible things are
• B)Asking Tim for specific details of his plan
• C)Suggesting that Tim act out his suicidal fantasies in session
• D)Helping Tim see options other than suffering

Understand how experimental conditions can affect the outcomes of psychological research.

Appreciate the historical and ongoing debates regarding intelligence, including its heritability and the impact of race and gender.

Compare and contrast the impacts of environmental versus genetic explanations for racial differences in IQ scores.

Analyze the role of encouragement and instructional interventions in diminishing performance gaps.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

Referent power is a form of influence based on attracting others and building loyalty. It stems from being admired and respected.

Interpersonal Skills

The abilities required to effectively communicate, interact, and work with individuals and groups in a variety of situations.

Coercive Power

The ability of a person or group to enforce their will or obtain compliance from others through threats, sanctions, or other forms of pressure.

Countervailing Power

The concept in economics and political science where power is used to balance or counteract another power, preventing dominance or excess in markets or governance.