Eli's therapist uses confrontation to challenge Eli to examine his values and choices and to take responsibility to become the person that he wants to become. For Eli, these therapy sessions have brought about a renewed sense of purpose and a reappraisal of what's important in life. Eli's therapist is most likely a(n)
a. existential therapist.
b. psychoanalyst.
c. client-centered therapist.
d. behavioral therapist.
A
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In finding mental health help, the text recommends all but which of the following?
a. getting recommendations from respected sources b. looking for an online therapist c. obtaining referrals from local medical or community health centers d. seeking a consultation with a college health services center e. contacting professional organizations for recommendations
In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the beginning of recovery occurs when the alcoholic __________
a. tells his/her story b. recognizes God's love c. stops drinking d. recognizes his/her powerlessness over alcohol
One of the key "common factors" in psychotherapy that helps explain why different techniques can be equally effective is a directive and controlling therapist who will not let the client make excuses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
______ are the biggest substance abusers, but their illegal drug use drops much faster than their cigarette smoking or binge drinking
Adolescents Middle-age adults Late adults Emerging adults