When a therapist says to a patient, "I would like you to pretend that you are confident when you tell your roommate that you are gay," the Adlerian therapist is using the technique of

a. acting as if.
b. avoiding the tar baby.
c. catching oneself.
d. spitting in the clients soup.


A

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A. symbol B. worldview C. cultural innovation D. ideology

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Investigators who may be interested in clarifying phenomena or events may achieve this through ______.

A. descriptive or some qualitative research methods B. comparison study C. correlational study D. population study

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Reassessment of one's life structure is very likely during the stage of

a. early adulthood. b. middle adulthood. c. later adulthood. d. None of the above.

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The first and often the most difficult step in treatment planning is which of the following?

a. Writing a theory-specific case conceptualization. b. Deciding the techniques to be used to address client goals. c. Using your own experiences to conceptualize treatment. d. Identifying a formula which can help reduce the need for critical thinking and reflection.

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