If We Study Whether Motivational Interviewing Is Effective in Treating

question 16

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If we study whether motivational interviewing is effective in treating substance abuse by the mechanism of increasing the likelihood that clients will complete substance abuse treatment programs, then whether clients complete such programs is our mediating variable.​

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Definitions:

Person-Centered Therapy

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of the individual's subjective experience and the therapeutic relationship, based on principles of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.

Behavior Therapies

A range of therapies that focus on changing maladaptive behaviors through techniques such as conditioning and reinforcement.

Emotional Flooding

A state where an individual feels overwhelmed by emotions to the point where it becomes difficult to think clearly or react rationally.

Genuineness

In therapeutic relationships, it refers to the therapist's ability to be authentic and transparent with their feelings and thoughts.