The Textbook Provides Guidelines to Help You Understand the Special

question 258

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 not a collaborative effort; to get the most benefit from psychotherapy, a great therapist will do all the work for you.
• B) Don't confuse catharsis with change; although it usually produces short-term emotional relief, catharsis in itself does not resolve problems.
• C) Don't expect your therapist to make decisions for you; your therapist won't make decisions for you, but he or she will help you explore your feelings about 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.

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Definitions:

Toys

Objects designed for play, typically used by children, that stimulate imagination, physical coordination, or cognitive skills.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave in unfamiliar situations.

Emotional Decoding

The ability to understand and interpret the emotional content of others' verbal and non-verbal messages.

Uncertain Situations

Scenarios where the outcomes, implications, or consequences are not clearly known or predictable.