One of the Major Differences Between Couples, Family, and Individual

question 15

Multiple Choice

One of the major differences between couples, family, and individual psychotherapy is that

• A) since they stem from different theoretical orientations, they utilize a completely different set of interventions.
• B) couples therapy and family therapy are much more expensive than individual therapy and therefore rarely utilized.
• C) family and couples therapy focus on the disturbed relationships rather than on the individuals involved.
• D) couples therapy and family therapy are much more likely to be conducted in an inpatient setting, while individual therapy usually occurs in an outpatient setting.

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