MrKent Has a Child in His Class Who Has a Terminal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mr.Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness.He should

• A)avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying.
• B)keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours.
• C)be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class.
• D)avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present.

Analyze the role of self-esteem and narcissism in relationship dynamics.

Recognize the historical context and evolution of attachment theory.

Differentiate between the effects of relationship types on social interactions.

Apply knowledge of psychological theories to interpret individual behaviors within relationships.

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Definitions:

Conditioning Of Fear

Conditioning of fear is a psychological process where an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a fearful or threatening event, resulting in the expression of fear responses to the previously neutral stimulus.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus (CS), resulting in the new stimulus becoming a CS as well.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus in a controlled environment.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where an unwanted behavior or response is replaced with a positive one in the presence of a triggering stimulus.