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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

Section: Chapter Questions

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Evie is a 14-year-old girl who is attending counselling with a forensic psychologist after she was sexually abused last year. Evie usually presents as a bright and extraverted young girl, but whenever the topic of her abuse comes up, she shuts down. She fidgets in her seat, avoids the psychologist's gaze, and blushes. What difficulty when engaging youths does Evie's case present?

Question 33 options:

a)	Evie's suggestibility is impacting the accuracy and detail she provides

b)	Evie's resistance to speaking to a stranger about embarrassing topics

c)	Evie's cognitive development level is underdeveloped for memory of the abuse

d)	Social demands during the interview

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Counselling is a process wherein a mental health professional provides assistance to a person dealing with problems. The problems may be of various natures such as educational, occupational or interpersonal.