When a Therapist Draws Freely from Techniques of Various Theories

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a therapist draws freely from techniques of various theories without significant concerns about the theoretical underpinnings, the therapist is utilizing ______________.

• A) technical eclecticism
• B) an integrative approach
• C) transgenerational theory
• D) systematic treatment

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Definitions:

Ironic Processing

A psychological phenomenon where efforts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.

Cognitive Reappraisal

A strategy involving changing one's interpretation or emotional response to a situation in order to alter its emotional impact.

Self-Regulatory Perseveration

The continuous effort to control one's thoughts, emotions, and actions, even in challenging situations that require sustained self-discipline.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy, often accompanied by physical symptoms.