A patient in a support group says, "I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I'll be glad when I can help someone else." This statement reflects
a. altruism.
b. universality.
c. cohesiveness.
d. corrective recapitulation.
A
Altruism refers to the experience of being helpful or useful to others, a condition that the patient anticipates will happen. The other options are also therapeutic factors identified by Yalom.
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a. health care provider's office c. family's church b. child's school d. child's home
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a. The good of the followers b. Follower development c. Strong morals d. All followers appreciate servant leadership
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