At 6 Months of Age, Alexandra Could Reach Out and Grab

question 162

Multiple Choice

At 6 months of age, Alexandra could reach out and grab a toy with her hand, but was unable to pick up a small toy with her finger and thumb until she was 9 months of age. This illustrates what developmental trend?

• A) patterned-response trend
• B) gross-to-specific trend
• C) cephalocaudal trend
• D) differentiated-to-integrated trend

Understand the purpose and process of process debriefing in therapeutic groups.

Know about the role of the therapist in managing group dynamics and preventing the formation of detrimental social relationships within the group.

Grasp Lewin's law of change and its application to group therapy.

Understand the different contexts and mechanisms through which group changes, such as AA meetings, can occur.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings, facilitating the discovery of insights into their psyche.

Dream Analysis

A psychological technique that interprets the symbols and themes of dreams to understand a person's subconscious desires, fears, and concerns.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to protect themselves from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and is able to make contributions to his or her community.