A Treatment Used for Severe Depression When Other Approaches Fail

question 156

Multiple Choice

A treatment used for severe depression when other approaches fail is

• A) electroconvulsive therapy.
• B) herbal therapy.
• C) psychoanalysis.
• D) drug therapy.

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Definitions:

Client-Centred Therapy

A humanistic approach to psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizing an individual's capacity for self-healing and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Genuineness

The quality of being open, sincere, and honest in one's feelings and expressions.

Defensive

A psychological or physiological response aimed at protecting oneself from perceived threats or harm, often involving avoidance or counteraction.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in humanistic psychology referring to a practice of offering acceptance and support regardless of the person's behaviors or feelings.