Which of the Following Is Associated with More Severe Symptoms

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with more severe symptoms for a child who is a victim of sexual abuse?

• A)the perpetrator receives a light sentence
• B)the child is female
• C)penetration did not occur
• D)testifying once against the perpetrator as opposed to repeatedly

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of free will, self-actualization, and empathy in therapy.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in behavior therapy and her experiment on desensitizing a child's fear of rabbits, contributing to the development of counterconditioning techniques.

Psychoanalysis

A set of psychological and psychotherapeutic theories and methods, originated by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the importance of the therapist’s unconditional positive regard towards the client.