Ego coverage is typically provided by

a) a perfect mother.
b) a good enough mother.
c) a skilled psychiatrist.
d) a neglectful mother.


Answer: b) a good enough mother.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The problem of an interaction between the testing and the experimental stimulus is handled by

a. the Solomon four-group design. b. quasi-experimental designs. c. the classical experimental design d. all of these.

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Selvini Palazzoli's technique of ascribing helpful motives to family behavior in order to promote family cohesion and avoid resistance to therapy is known as:

a. ordeal therapy b. mystification c. pretend technique d. positive connotation

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An ethical dilemma occurs when two or more ethical principles are ______.

A. simultaneously occurring B. in agreement so that both occur at the same time C. in agreement but occur at different times D. in conflict and there doesn’t seem to be a good outcome

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