Juan Is a Therapist Who Is Meeting with an Individual

question 165

Multiple Choice

Juan is a therapist who is meeting with an individual with depression for the first time. Juan inquires not only about his symptoms, but also about what thoughts or beliefs go through his head when experiencing those symptoms. Juan strongly believes that in order to reduce the depressed symptoms, he first needs to address any irrational thoughts and beliefs that come before them. What type of therapist is Juan?

• A)psychodynamic therapist
• B)humanistic therapist
• C)cognitive behavior therapist
• D)behavior therapist

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Definitions:

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