Escalation of commitment refers to:
a. The strengthening of commitment to a particular course of action due to greater motivation by others.
b. Commitment to a faulty decision due to an unwillingness to go against the opinion of the majority.
c. An increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong.
d. Greater commitment to a decision because of ones belief that it is “the right thing to do”
Answer is c. An increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong.
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a. Spirituality psychotherapy
b. NTU psychotherapy
c. Multicultural psychotherapy
d. Client-centered psychotherapy
The roots of school counseling were in
A. vocational guidance. B. career guidance. C. college education. D. special education.
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a. relief b. depression c. accomplishment d. isolation
Which of the following statements best describes mindfulness?
a. Mindfulness is basically meditation. b. Mindfulness involves observing the breath while quieting the mind of inner chatter and thoughts and ground the individual in the present without judging the experience. c. Mindfulness is about using the breath to slow down thoughts, to think them through more slowly, and to respond to situations in more informed ways. d. Mindfulness is about relaxation and allowing the client to focus on the present experience in order to draw conclusions with less fear and anxiety.