A child whose aunts and uncles in a faraway city had had their home torn apart by a hurricane said, “I’m afraid that a hurricane will come and ruin our house too. Did you see the news with all the cats and dogs in the flood afterward? I don’t want my dog to end up like that !” This is an example of which type of cognitive appraisal?
a. personalization
b. distancing
c. problem-focused
d. escape-avoidance
a. personalization
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Communication enhancement training in family-focused therapy typically entails which of the following?
a. increasing expressed emotion b. enhancing sharing of positive feelings and making positive requests c. not voicing negative or potentially offensive emotions or requests d. making sure emotion is part of every interaction
Shame-prone clients with a(n) ________________ attachment style continually pour out stories as if a water pipe exploded with the incredible force of pressure from painful emotions, and need containment more than exploration.
a) Secure b) Avoidant c) Fearful/disorganized d) Preoccupied/ambivalent e) None of the above
When is client dependence appropriate in counseling?
a. It is never appropriate b. It is appropriate only after goals have been established c. It is appropriate at all times d. It is appropriate in the early stages.
Jose is contemplating dropping out of college to tour with his band. In therapy, he expresses experiencing moments of _____________, where he has intense awareness of how each decision irrevocably shapes his life
a. normal anxieties b. death anxiety c. existential angst d. neuroses