A Good Example of Psychotherapy Being Used as a Guardian

question 54

Multiple Choice

A good example of psychotherapy being used as a guardian of the status quo ________

• A) occurs when psychotherapy is viewed as a set of tools rather than a system of ethics.
• B) is when a Rogerian therapist takes a nondirective approach with a client.
• C) occurred when psychiatry was used as a means of political control in the former Soviet Union.
• D) happens when therapists disregard their therapeutic approach and use whatever technique works for the client.

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Definitions:

Early Relationships

The initial connections and interactions an individual forms, which can significantly impact their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Avoidant Attachment

A removed, isolated style of attachment; in some models, includes a negative view of others.

Isolated Type

Denotes a classification or category typically used in psychology or psychiatry to describe individuals who prefer solitude and show little interest in social interactions.

Chronic Alcoholic

An individual suffering from alcoholism for a long duration, showing a consistent pattern of excessive drinking despite negative consequences.