The Goal of Couples Therapy Is to

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Multiple Choice

The goal of couples therapy is to

• A) determine where fault lies in the relationship.
• B) achieve higher levels of relationship satisfaction.
• C) determine if any of the issues being experienced within the relationship can be traced to a psychological disorder.
• D) manage the anxiety and negative moods produced by difficult relationships.

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