Stressful Life Events Such as the Loss of a Job

question 77

Multiple Choice

Stressful life events such as the loss of a job are most likely to increase one's risk of

• A) bipolar disorder.
• B) depression.
• C) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
• D) linkage analysis.

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Definitions:

Congruence

In therapy, the alignment between a person's internal feelings and their external expressions, considered crucial for authentic and therapeutic communication.

Person-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that focuses on providing a supportive environment where clients can enhance their self-understanding and find their own solutions to problems.

Existential Therapies

A group of psychotherapies that focus on exploring the human condition, including themes of freedom, death, isolation, and meaning, to help individuals confront existential crises.

Humanistic Therapies

A category of psychotherapies that focus on self-development, growth, and responsibilities, emphasizing the human capacity for self-direction and understanding.