The use of _____________ is designed to block or change dysfunctional behavior using indirect, seemingly illogical means

a. therapeutic double-binds
b. paradox
c. directives
d. all of the above


Answer: D

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A. closed-ended B. open-ended C. no-win D. counterintuitive

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In recent weeks, Mary has begun to display episodes of delusional thinking, has appeared confused

and/or incoherent when she speaks and has had some episodes of bizarre behavior. Her symptoms are said to be: a) psychotic b) psychotropic c) sociotropic d) benign

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Referring to the hourly wage data given in Problem 15, calculate the deviations (from the mean) for each of the seven employees. What do these deviations indicate about the wages earned by the employees?

What would be an ideal response?

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The dispute between antiabortionists and pro-choicers, both of whom claim to know the truth, is an example of which pathology of epistemology?

a. The map is the territory b. Problems exist "out there" c. Defining differences in isolation d. You can do just one thing

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