Which of the Following Is Generally More Important Than the Specific

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally more important than the specific technique a therapist uses in determining the success of psychotherapy?

• A) how long the therapy lasts
• B) the insight that the therapy provides the client
• C) the bond between the therapist and the client
• D) whether the therapist and client are matched by gender

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we experience discomfort (dissonance) when our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions balance out over time, influencing feelings and behaviors.

Depth-Of-Processing Theory

This theory posits that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects long-term memory retention; deeper levels of analysis produce more durable memory traces.

Facial Expressions

The movements and expressions made by the face that communicate emotional states or reactions.