Sometimes a Therapist Cannot Get at the Crux of a Client's

question 76

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a therapist cannot get at the crux of a client's problems because the client uses unconscious defense strategies for protection.When this happens,________ is said to be occurring.

• A) transference
• B) catharsis
• C) resistance
• D) defiance

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The condition where one is conscious of and can contemplate their own being, feelings, ideas, and surroundings.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives.

Behaviorism

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior, excluding the influence of emotions or thoughts.