Which Type of Psychotherapy Focuses on Changing Unwanted Behaviors Rather

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on changing unwanted behaviors rather than on discovering their underlying causes?

• A) behavior therapy
• B) cognitive therapy
• C) humanistic therapy
• D) psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A utility function is an economic model representing a consumer's preference ranking for various bundles of goods or services, quantifying satisfaction levels.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Wealth

The accumulation of valuable resources and possessions, which can include money, properties, and investments.

Risk Averse

The characteristic of preferring to avoid risk, where an individual or entity would choose a certain outcome over a gamble with a potentially higher, but uncertain, payoff.