According to Tedeschi and Calhoun (2004), suffering itself does not create growth, but the ___________________ ____________ that occurs as a result can revitalize us.
a. reconnection with others
b. renewed conviction to self
c. healing
d. psychological restructuring
e. awareness
Question 2
According to May and Yalom, what are people with persistent disorders like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and borderline and narcissistic personalities struggling with?
a. They are suffering the results of choosing security over growth and choosing external focus over taking responsibility.
b. They are struggling with situations over which they have no control.
c. They are choosing growth instead of security, which is frightening.
d. They have chemical imbalances in their brains and need medication.
e. Their problems are outside the venue of humanistic or existential counseling.
Growth Chart
Growth of a Renewable Resource
The Solow Model Incorporating Population Growth
The Distribution of Growth Rates, 1975–2009
Bacteria growth curve
This table shows the growth of a crowd at a rally over a 3 h period.