Supportive therapy would not be used if the client is

A. diagnosed as psychotic
B. seeking self-awareness
C. able to solve problems not adversely affected by the unconscious.
D. diagnosed as a schizophrenic.


B. seeking self-awareness

Supportive therapy encourages clients to use their strengths. The search for self-awareness promotes anxiety and explores aspects of the self. A strong ego is required. People with psychotic symptoms are struggling with weakened egos and need help improving their functioning. They do not need further threats to ego integrity.

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The therapist who practices classical psychoanalysis seeks to maintain:

a. a sense of neutrality and objectivity with the client. b. a schedule of pre-determined client goals. c. an anonymous stance with the client sometimes referred to as the blank-screen approach. d. both (a) and (c) are correct e. none of the above

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If a = 8 and b = 3, what would be the predicted outcome (?) for a person with X = 6?

a. 19. . b. 26. c. 30. d. 51.

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If a punishment doesn't work right away, it is not wise to continue punishment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is true about choosing an existing scale as an operational definition of self-esteem for children to complete before and after an intervention? A) The longer the scale, the better

B) A scale that has been shown to be reliable and valid for adults would be a good choice. C) The scale should be sensitive to change over time. D) ?The scale exemplifies a direct observable.

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