Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Is an Organizational Development Technique

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Multiple Choice

Appreciative inquiry (AI) is an organizational development technique. Which of the following statements is true regarding appreciative inquiry?

• A) It tries to identify discrepancies among member perceptions and solve these differences.
• B) It uses high-interaction group activities to increase trust and openness among team members, improve coordinative efforts, and increase team performance.
• C) It involves an outside consultant who helps the manager to analyze processes within his or her unit and identify what to improve and how.
• D) It consists of four steps including discovery, dreaming, design, and destiny.
• E) It seeks to change groups' attitudes, stereotypes, and perceptions about each other.

Recognize the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of Persistent Depressive Disorder.

Distinguish between different specifiers and their symptoms in depressive disorders.

Identify factors associated with a worse course in Major Depressive Disorder.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

In psychology, an attitude of total acceptance and support towards another person, regardless of what they say or do.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic process in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without self-censorship, revealing unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Treatment for psychological disorders where a therapist works with clients to help them gain insight about how their unconscious processes may be causing inner conflict and impairing daily functioning.

Borderline Personality

A psychological condition marked by erratic emotions, actions, and interpersonal connections.