The Therapeutic Alliance Refers to

question 23

Multiple Choice

The therapeutic alliance refers to

• A) the transference of feelings from earlier relationships to client-therapist interactions.
• B) a form of therapy conducted with groups rather than individuals.
• C) a bond of trust and mutual understanding between a therapist and client.
• D) a program developed by the American Psychological Association to advance evidence-based practice.

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Definitions:

Inflationary Gap

Occurs when equilibrium GDP is greater than full-employment GDP.

Equilibrium GDP

The level of Gross Domestic Product where aggregate supply equals aggregate demand, indicating a stable economy with no tendency for change in the price level or output.

Multiplier

Any change in spending (C, I, or G) will set off a chain reaction leading to a multiplied change in GDP. Equation is 1/(1 - MPC).

Federal Budget Deficit

A situation where the government's expenditures exceed its revenues over a specific fiscal period.