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Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client who was recently fired from his position tells the nurse It was predictable. Ever since I
discovered a way to save the company money, the boss has had it in for me. He knew I was smarter
than he is, and he had to get rid of me..

If the client actually believes this of the executive, who, in
reality, knows little of the client, he is demonstrating
a. denial.
b. projection.
c. compensation.
d. reaction formation.

Question 2

During an inpatient therapy group that uses existential/Gestalt theory, feelings experienced by
clients at the time of their admission to the unit are discussed.

As a silence falls, one member
mentions We have heard from several people who describe feeling angry. I would like to hear from
some people who experienced other feelings.. The nurse identifies this communication as
exemplifying the group role of
a. energizer.
b. compromiser.
c. encourager.
d. self-confessor.

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Projection results in unconsciously adopting blaming behavior. It allows people to attribute their
own unacceptable attributes to other people. Option A: Denial involves unconsciously determining
to ignore the existence of an unpleasant reality. Option C: Compensation would result in the client
unconsciously attempting to emphasize a strong point in an attempt to make up for a perceived
weakness. Option D: Reaction formation would require the client to unconsciously adopt behavior
that is the opposite of her actual feelings.

Answer to Question 2

C
The member is filling the role of encourager by acknowledging those who have contributed and
seeking input from others. Option A: An energizer encourages the group to make decisions or take
an action. Option B: The compromiser yields during a conflict to preserve harmony. Option D: A
self-confessor verbalized feelings or observations unrelated to the group.