Question 1

According to Carol Gilligan, views of morality should focus on

Accepted Answer

Carol Gilligan is known for her critique of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development and for proposing that morality should focus on the ethic of care, emphasizing relationships and care for others as a critical aspect of moral reasoning.

Question 2

Which of these factors separate feminist therapists from non-sexist therapists

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Feminist therapists distinguish themselves by emphasizing the importance of social change, aiming to address and reduce systemic inequalities and injustices that affect women and other marginalized groups. This focus on societal transformation sets them apart from non-sexist therapists, who may strive for equality and avoid gender biases in therapy without necessarily prioritizing broader social activism.

Question 3

When compared to men of an equivalent age, older women are

Accepted Answer

Older women are more likely to experience discrimination in the workplace compared to men of an equivalent age, due to a combination of age and gender biases.

Question 4

Conciousnist raising groups, developed in the 1970s served primarily a (an) _______ function..

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The answer of Conciousnist raising groups, developed in the 1970s...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a step in gender-role analysis?

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Persuading clients to change gender role messages is not considered a step in gender-role analysis. Gender-role analysis involves understanding and identifying gender role messages and their impact on the client, rather than persuading clients to change these messages.

Question 6

For women, motherhood may bring about changes in ____________ as well as biological changes.

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Motherhood often leads to changes in decisions about work as women may adjust their work schedules, take maternity leave, or even reconsider their career paths to accommodate their new role as mothers.

Question 7

Gender-role pressures tend to be greatest in

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, individuals face significant pressure to conform to societal expectations and norms related to gender roles, as they navigate identity formation and seek acceptance from peers and society.

Question 8

Recent evidence about the psychological similarities and differences between genders, suggests

Accepted Answer

Recent studies and meta-analyses have shown that men and women have similar math abilities, debunking the stereotype that one gender is inherently better at math than the other. Differences that do appear in specific studies often reflect social and cultural factors rather than innate ability.

Question 9

The relational model that describes the importance for women of finding a sense of identity through relationships is a model found in

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging the societal, cultural, and political causes of individual struggles, particularly for women. It focuses on empowering women, helping them find their identity, and addressing issues related to inequality in relationships.

Question 10

Karen Horney believed that the motivating force for women was

Accepted Answer

Karen Horney proposed that women might envy men's power in society rather than Freud's notion of penis envy. She critiqued Freud's theory, suggesting that cultural and social differences, rather than innate sexual differences, were the root of any envy women might feel towards men.

Question 11

According to feminist therapy, the following is NOT one of several multiple identities.

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Transcendence is not considered one of the multiple identities in feminist therapy. Feminist therapy focuses on aspects like age, gender, and disability as part of an individual's identity, but transcendence is more of a philosophical or spiritual concept rather than an identity factor.

Question 12

According to the relational cultural model of feminist therapy, women have emphasized emotion in their relationships due to

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The relational cultural model of feminist therapy posits that women emphasize emotion in their relationships because they have historically been a subordinate group in society. This perspective suggests that societal power dynamics influence how women relate to others and express emotions within relationships.

Question 13

A major focus of the relational cultural model of feminist therapy is

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The relational cultural model emphasizes the importance of mutual empathy and responsiveness in relationships, focusing on how individuals can be both responsive and responsible in their interactions with others.

Question 14

Chesler's contribution to feminist therapy has been her criticism of

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The answer of Chesler's contribution to feminist therapy has been...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a goal of feminist therapy?

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Feminist therapy focuses on empowering individuals, affirming diversity, improving self-esteem, and encouraging social action. It does not aim to encourage adjustment to social pressures, but rather often challenges and seeks to change societal norms that are oppressive.

Question 16

The theory of psychotherapy that has received the most criticism from feminist therapists has been

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Psychoanalysis has received the most criticism from feminist therapists because it has been viewed as perpetuating gender stereotypes and focusing on traditional gender roles, which feminists argue can be limiting and oppressive to women. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, theorized concepts that many feminists find problematic, such as penis envy and theories of female development that they argue are based on male norms.

Question 17

Which of the following therapy goals is unique to feminist therapy?

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Feminist therapy uniquely emphasizes social action, aiming to empower clients to engage in societal change, reflecting its broader focus on addressing and challenging societal gender inequalities and injustices.

Question 18

According to feminist therapy, the following is NOT one of several multiple identities.

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Demystifying is not considered one of the multiple identities in feminist therapy. Instead, it is a technique used within feminist therapy to make the therapy process transparent and to empower the client by sharing information that is typically held by the therapist. Multiple identities refer to the various aspects of a person's identity, such as ethnicity, social class, and sex or gender.

Question 19

In relational cultural therapy (feminist therapy), relational cultural therapists recognize the many cultural differences that individuals experience and help their clients develop relational

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The answer of In relational cultural therapy (feminist therapy), relational...

Question 20

From a feminist perspective, a strong gender or cultural schema

Accepted Answer

Gender or cultural schemas can limit how individuals perceive others by reinforcing stereotypes and biases, rather than promoting equality or tolerance.

Quiz 13: Feminist Therapy: a Multicultural Approach

According to Carol Gilligan, views of morality should focus on

Which of these factors separate feminist therapists from non-sexist therapists

When compared to men of an equivalent age, older women are

Conciousnist raising groups, developed in the 1970s served primarily a (an) _______ function..

Which of the following is NOT a step in gender-role analysis?

For women, motherhood may bring about changes in ____________ as well as biological changes.

Gender-role pressures tend to be greatest in

Recent evidence about the psychological similarities and differences between genders, suggests

The relational model that describes the importance for women of finding a sense of identity through relationships is a model found in

Karen Horney believed that the motivating force for women was

According to feminist therapy, the following is NOT one of several multiple identities.

According to the relational cultural model of feminist therapy, women have emphasized emotion in their relationships due to

A major focus of the relational cultural model of feminist therapy is

Chesler's contribution to feminist therapy has been her criticism of

Which of the following is NOT a goal of feminist therapy?

The theory of psychotherapy that has received the most criticism from feminist therapists has been

Which of the following therapy goals is unique to feminist therapy?

According to feminist therapy, the following is NOT one of several multiple identities.

In relational cultural therapy (feminist therapy) , relational cultural therapists recognize the many cultural differences that individuals experience and help their clients develop relational

From a feminist perspective, a strong gender or cultural schema