A client was underperforming at work recently, although for years his
service was excellent. He made a costly mistake, so his employer
referred him for treatment.
He blames his employer for his being
there, saying she is having personal problems and is just taking it out
on him. Which term best describes his defense mechanism?
A. Rationalization
B. Projection
C. Repression
D. Involuntary reinforcement
B
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In looking at the activities taking more than an hour per week, all of the following EXCEPT can help you determine where to focus your efforts and revise work patterns:
A) which ones could be eliminated B) which ones can be done with just a little more time C) be done in half the time D) delegated to someone else in the organization
Focusing on pathology and deficits in the assessment process is likely to:
a. Underestimate strengths b. Identify key concerns c. Shorten treatment periods d. Vary with service settings
Research studies have shown that the rate of improvement for those undergoing psychoanalysis is greater than that of those receiving no treatment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Frankl noted that many inmates in the Nazi concentration camp where he was imprisoned kept themselves alive by looking forward to the prospect of being released and reunited with their families. He refers to this as the
a. "hope fantasy.". b. "will to meaning.". c. "denial syndrome.". d. "collective unconscious.".