Keith Is Trying to Help His Son,Judd,deal with the Devastating

question 64

Multiple Choice

Keith is trying to help his son,Judd,deal with the devastating floods that left 40,000 people in the Midwest homeless.Judd's mother and two sisters were among those who lost their homes and all of their belongings.A strategy that Keith should NOT implement is to:

• A)allow his son to tell and retell the details of the event.
• B)encourage his son to talk about his nightmares.
• C)allow his child to watch repeated news footage of the tragedy.
• D)reassure his son that this type of tragedy is rare,and that he is safe.

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Definitions:

System Justification

The psychological process by which existing social, economic, and political arrangements are legitimized and defended by people, even at the expense of personal and group interest.

Social Dominance Theory

A theory proposing that societies are structured in hierarchical group systems, with some groups dominating or oppressing others.

Individuate

The process of developing a distinct, integrated personality or self, often associated with adolescent development and psychological differentiation from others.

System Justification

A theory suggesting that people have a psychological need to defend and justify the status quo even at the expense of personal or group interest.