Author Question: In Learys (1957) conceptualization of the interpersonal circle, what are complementary behaviors? ... (Read 38 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

In Learys (1957) conceptualization of the interpersonal circle, what are complementary behaviors?

a. Complementary behaviors are identical; for example, a friendly attitude draws friendly attitudes from others.
b. Complementary behaviors are those that are socially acceptable.
c. In response to a behavior, the reaction is predictable and reinforces the behavior.
d. Complementary behaviors are new behaviors that are taught to clients in cognitive-interpersonal therapy so that the clients will have broader repertoires of possible reactions to situations.
e. Behaviors that the therapist and the client share within the context of therapy.

Question 2

In the context of cognitive-interpersonal therapy, what is meant by the term decentering?

a. Communicating with the client about how they communicate.
b. Engaging in psychoeducation about aspects of communication.
c. Losing the sense of self because of the impact of another persons actions.
d. Looking at ones self from the outside.
e. Looking at ones motivations for patterns of behavior.