1951: GUIDANCE CENTER: DRAMATIZATION: 'Martha' talking w/ Psychiatrist SOT talking about housework, explaining favoritis

Martha expresses her frustration and feelings of unfair treatment within her family. She feels burdened by household chores and perceives favoritism towards her brothers. The psychiatrist uses patience and tact to help Martha open up about her feelings, revealing her resentment towards her mother for making her do all the housework and not treating her equally when it comes to new clothes and other needs.

What approach did the psychiatrist use to engage with Martha?

• Humor and jokes

• Indifference and neglect

• Patience and tact

• Aggression and force

Why does Martha feel resentment towards her mother?

• Her mother doesn't cook her favorite meals.

• Her mother makes her do all the household chores.

• Her mother doesn't let her watch TV.

• Her mother doesn't allow her to go out.

What reason does Martha give for her brothers not doing chores?

• They are too young.

• They are always busy with school.

• They are considered too good for chores.

• They are often sick.

What event led to Martha's family receiving insurance money?

• A car accident

• A flood

• A fire

• A burglary

What promise did Martha's mother break regarding clothing?

• Buying a new coat

• Purchasing new shoes

• Getting a new sweater

• Buying a new dress