All of the following statements are consistent with object relations theory EXCEPT?

(a) A positive therapeutic alliance is more important to object relations.
(b) The therapist becomes the “good enough” mother.
(c) Resistance is a reflection of rigid transference.
(d) Countertransference is avoidable.


(d) Countertransference is avoidable.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The biopsychosocial model refers to what set of factors?

a. Biological, social, and psychological b. Biometric, social, and psychological c. Biometric, socioeconomic, and psychological d. Biological, social, and psychical e. None of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT a true finding of microskills research?

A) ?The skills have been shown to be teachable and show construct validity. B) ?Practice with the skills appears to be especially important in developing competence. C) ?People can learn to use the skills but their impact on clients is minimal. D) ?Different counseling theories have different patterns of microskill usage.

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