Natasha, a newly promoted supervisor with a background in family therapy,
interprets every interaction with a clinician in terms of family dynamics. According to
stage development theory, what does this suggest about Natasha?
A. Her rigid thinking is an attempt to control anxiety.
B. Her expertise gives her a unifying framework for therapy.
C. Her conceptual bias makes her unable to recognize other theories as having
any validity.
D. Her ability to see the big picture is limited by the narrowness of her training.
Question 2
According to the author, why is Stage One fundamentally important?
A. A trusting relationship is established at this stage.
B. Basic clinical skills are taught at this stage.
C. A clinician's personal style is set at this stage.
D. Those who do not succeed at this stage generally leave the profession.
