Exam 2: chart, page 263

Question 1

therapist: we should be planning for the future; decisions should be proactive

Answer 1

client: the present most important; decisions are made at this moment based on need for survival

Question 2

therapist: we all have choices, which exist on a continuum. we can change our future by making good choices now

Answer 2

client: there is not much we can do to work against chance. this is our fate. polarized: one way or another.
common statements like “i quit”, “i can’t do it”

Question 3

therapist: we need to plan ahead and set goals

Answer 3

client: i want to survive today. future: uncertain, unimportant. may not even live to experience it

Question 4

therapist: important to discuss abstract subjects and even introduce academic topics when necessary

Answer 4

client: i do not value discussion of academic and abstract subjects. discussions should center around people, relationships, survival

Question 5

therapist: authority: trustworthy, need to speak appropriately/respectfully to one another

Answer 5

client: authority figures represent system, which is inherently dishonest/unfair. so, it’s ok for me to argue loudly with you