For Most of Its History,psychotherapy Has Been Focused Almost Exclusively

question 31

Multiple Choice

For most of its history,psychotherapy has been focused almost exclusively on the alleviation of distress,suffering and psychopathology.More recently,psychotherapy has begun to emphasize the development of a client's character strengths and virtues.This movement is known as:

• A)proactive psychology.
• B)population-based interventions.
• C)practice guidelines.
• D)positive psychology.

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Definitions:

Prosocial Behavior

Voluntary actions intended to benefit or help others.

Egalitarian

A principle or practice that emphasizes the equal rights and opportunities for all people.

Self-definitions

How individuals describe, understand, and perceive themselves, reflecting various aspects of their identity.

Associative Play

A stage of play development in which children play together and are engaged in a similar activity but are not yet working towards a common goal.