Which Type of Therapy Emphasizes Unconditional Acceptance of the Client

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which type of therapy emphasizes unconditional acceptance of the client, a high level of empathy, and genuine interest in the client?

• A) psychoanalytic therapy
• B) rational-emotive therapy
• C) person-centred therapy
• D) Gestalt therapy

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Definitions:

Sonja Lyubomirsky

A professor of psychology known for her research on human happiness.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Passive Resignation

A state of acceptance of a situation without attempting to change it or protest, often stemming from a feeling of powerlessness.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or harmful experiences that individuals seek to avoid or escape.