Glossary C
Glossary C
Conformity perspective refers to the theoretical position than humans are born basically good and generally try to do the right and just thing
Conformity to norms refers to one (1) of the three (3) major definitions of Abnormal behavior, this definition labels behavior as abnormal if it violates cultural norms.
Confounding effects refers to rival explanations, also called competing hypotheses, which are threats to the internal or external Validity of any Research design.
confounding variable refers to variable in a research study that was not part of the intended design and that may contribute to changes in the dependent variable.
Confrontation refers to the commonly used skill in which the clinician/therapist first builds a trusting relationship then gently encourages the client to change. Based on the clinician recognizing one of four client discrepancies: values and behavior, feelings and behavior, idealized self and real self, and expressed feelings and underlying. Five types: You/but statements, asking client to justify the discrepancy, Reframing, irony or satire, and higher level empathy. Confrontation, moreover is a statement that points out a discrepancy or inconsistency.