Although Albert Ellis and Allen Bergin Disagree About the Value

question 183

Multiple Choice

Although Albert Ellis and Allen Bergin disagree about the value of self-sacrifice and marital fidelity,as professional therapists they both agree that

• A)psychotherapists should not reveal their personal values to clients.
• B)personal values do not affect professional assessments of therapeutic outcomes.
• C)psychological research should not be used to inform therapists' values.
• D)psychotherapists' personal values influence their practice of therapy.

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement methods.

Technique-centered

Focusing primarily on the methods or techniques used in a particular field or activity, often at the expense of broader considerations.

Integrative Therapies

Therapeutic practices that combine elements from different therapeutic traditions or disciplines to treat the whole person, rather than just specific symptoms.

Directive Techniques

Therapeutic strategies where the therapist takes an active leading role in guiding the client towards solutions.