Janet Is Not Satisfied with Her Relationship with Her Mother

question 10

Multiple Choice

Janet is not satisfied with her relationship with her mother. She would like to develop a relationship that is more intimate and talk to her mother on a personal basis. Janet can take the first step toward changing the situation if she   

• A)tells her mother how unsatisfied she is with her lack of personal conversation. 
• B)lets her mother know, in a nonjudgmental way, that she would like to talk more personally. 
• C)suggests that her mother take a class in interpersonal communication. 
• D)brings her mother to counseling with her.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for higher-order brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing digestive and glandular activity.

Peripheral Nervous

The peripheral nervous system is comprised of all nerves that are not part of the central nervous system, including the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Amygdala

A brain region involved in the processing of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and aggression.