The Textbook Provides Guidelines to Help You Understand the Special

question 275

Multiple Choice

The textbook provides guidelines to help you understand the special nature of the therapy relationship and develop realistic expectations about psychotherapy. Which of the following is NOT one of those guidelines?

• A) Therapy is a collaborative effort; if you are going to benefit from psychotherapy, you must actively participate in the therapeutic process.
• B) Don't confuse catharsis with change; although it usually produces short-term emotional relief, catharsis in itself does not resolve problems.
• C) Expect your therapist to make decisions for you; your therapist will often tell you what to do, reducing your stress when making important decisions.
• D) Don't expect change to happen overnight; as a general rule, most people make significant progress in a few months of weekly therapy sessions.

Recognize ethnocentrism and egocentric fallacy in perceptions of sexuality.

Understand the importance of ethical principles in conducting sexuality research.

Understand the limitations and ethical considerations in sex research.

Recognize the importance of sampling and the challenges it poses in sex research.

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Definitions:

Declarative Memories

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, events, and concepts.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain important for learning and memory, especially for converting short-term memory to more permanent memory.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in memory formation, navigation, and the processing of emotional responses.

New Facts

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