______ is a defense mechanism whereby we try to justify our behavior by assigning logical and admirable motives to it. Some people manufacture "good" reasons to explain away a bruised ego
a. Transference
b. Countertransference
c. Rationalization
d. Free association
c
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following behaviors best describes the client who "hyper-reflects"?
A) ?Thinks about things too much B) ?All of the above C) ?Overeats, drinks to excess, or wallows in depression D) ?Focuses on the negative meaning of life experiences
In a session with a single-parent family, a mother and daughter, the systemic counselor notices that mom often makes remarks about her daughter's father, such as "I am so glad you didn't get your father's kinky hair" or "Most men are unreliable.". The daughter has regular visits with her father and appears distressed when her mother makes these comments. The counselor would note these comments
from the mom as: a. Triangles b. Commands c. Coalitions d. Subsystems
The multicultural counseling movement experienced three phases. What did Phase 1 focus on?
A. ethnic/racial minority groups B. gays, lesbians, women, individuals with disabilities C. immigrants, refugees, non-Native English speakers D. multicultural counseling competencies and multicultural research