“It doesn’t matter if I study or not; I’ll probably fail the class anyway.” This statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

Telling the client what the issue is and how to resolve it is an effective counseling method

a. True b. False

In developing therapeutic relationships with couples,Adlerian therapists:

a. adhere to the concept of the anonymous therapist. b. facilitate and interpret transference relationships. c. magnify social distance between partners. d. use a tactic called lifestyle matching.

Western models of psychotherapy are based on:

a) individualism b) values similar to non-Western values c) an understanding of nondominant groups d) cooperation

After having a bad therapeutic experience with a mental health professional who pathologized her anxiety over financial issues, Lillian decided to consult with a feminist therapist. How is her new therapist likely to view her anxiety symptoms?

a. ? As a sign of distress rather than psychopathology b. ? As an indication of deficits in her personality c. ? As irrational beliefs d. ? As a sign of unconscious conflicts that must be worked through