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You are counseling a group of adolescent girls who have experienced sexual and physical abuse as children. As the group progresses the girls express amazement that the things they experience with their families are so similar. Anne states, “I always thought I was the only one in this situation.” Which adolescent thought process is this illustrate?    

Henry has worked long hours all of his life with little sleep and a great deal of pressure. He is convinced that this will shorten his life. From the study of what causes aging and death which of the following is the most correct?  

May was a woman born in 1927. She is in counseling with you for grief issues. Her husband of over 60 years has recently died. What is likely true of the generation from which this woman emerged?    

Kate, a two year old, has learned that her house pet is a “kitty.” When she sees a horse for the first time, she identifies the horse as a “kitty.” When she spends the night with her grandmother, her small dog, Peppy, is a “kitty.” Kate sees animals at the petting zoo and exclaims in delight, “Kitties!!” This irregularity of speech is called what?  

Five-year-old Neville listened to his teacher tell the story of Jonah and the whale in Sunday school, and interprets it as being absolutely true and a fact. Neville is in what stage of Fowler’s Faith Development?  

Joseph, a 22 year-old man, is struggling with his relationship with his girlfriend, Maria. She wants to get married, but his family does not approve, nor does Maria’s family. Joseph has worked several jobs since finishing his bachelor’s degree. Presently, he is on unemployment, since being “laid off” from his job as a carpenter. Although he loves Maria, he is not sure he is ready to commit to marriage right now. Last night Maria informed Joseph that she was pregnant & he became very upset. He illustrates which stage of Erickson’s model?    

Eva, a two year old, has snatched away a toy from her younger brother, Don, aged one. Don begins to cry and whine. Eva stomps out of the room and tells her mother, NO, when told to return the toy to her brother. This selfish and spiteful behavior is innate and needs to be controlled according to which theorist?  

During the Second World War, Mr. Levy and his family are Jewish refugees from Germany. They escaped Hitler’s SS, but are being hunted by local officials. Mr. Levy pleads with Mr. Smyth to hide him and his family above his jewelry store. Mr. Smyth lies to the police and to other officials in an attempt to hide Mr. Levy and his family. You are on a jury that tries Mr. Smyth for his crime, hiding traitors to the government. If you find him guilty Mr. Smyth will be executed for his behavior. At Level III, Stage 5 what is the most likely answer you would give?  

Poppy, a 12-year-old girl, has just helped her mother finish cleaning the kitchen, because she believes this is an appropriate role for a girl. She often helps others because she needs their approval. Yesterday, she helped her teacher Ms. Johnson copy handouts for the class, because she wants her teacher to like her. She even does things for her classmates, like sharing her dessert at lunch, because she is afraid they will reject her if she doesn’t share. Poppy is in which stage of Kolberg’s stages of moral development?

The diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria Disorder was outlined in the DSM 5. The diagnosis is characterized by which of the following?