An Approach to Psychotherapy in Which Specific Therapy Techniques Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

An approach to psychotherapy in which specific therapy techniques are viewed as the treatment of choice for specific disorders is best described as the ______ approach.

• A) behavioral
• B) prescriptive
• C) common-factors
• D) relationship-based

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties, commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

Sociocultural Therapy

A therapeutic approach that considers the impact of social, cultural, and familial systems on an individual’s mental health and behavior.

Humanistic

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Psychodynamic

A psychological theory or approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences significantly shape adult personality.