Asked by Michael Searles on Feb 18, 2024

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Tina's parents made an appointment for her to see a mental health professional.During the initial interview, she refused to answer the interview questions and claimed that she did not have to cooperate if she did not want to.Tina is exhibiting

A) bias.
B) disturbance.
C) resistance.
D) distraction.

Resistance

In psychodynamic therapy, when a client finds it difficult or impossible to address certain material; the client’s resistance signals an unconscious conflict, which the therapist then tries to interpret.

  • Understanding the importance of cooperation and participation in a mental health assessment.
  • Recognizing the significance of answering interview questions in order to gather relevant information.
  • Identifying the concept of resistance in the context of mental health assessments.
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Tonia CuevasFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Tina's behavior is an example of resistance, as she is actively refusing to participate in the interview process.