You Are a Family Therapist in a First Interview with a Couple

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are a family therapist in a first interview with a couple. You note a style of communication that has been seen in couples who are basically unhappily married. This indicator is

• A) their expression of anger to each other.
• B) their tendency to blame their conflict on each other's personality.
• C) their tendency to blame their conflict on circumstances.
• D) All of the above are mentioned in the textbook as warning signs.

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Definitions:

Sadistic Tendencies

A psychological pattern characterized by deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Sexual Consent

An agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity, characterized by informed, freely given, and mutual approval.

Behavioral Interpretations

The process of understanding actions and behaviors through the analysis of underlying psychological mechanisms and social contexts.

Boundaries

The limits or edges defined between different entities, concepts, or spaces; in personal relationships, refer to setting clear emotional or physical limits.