Which of the Following Variables Is Associated with Better Psychotherapy

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables is associated with better psychotherapy outcome?

• A) the degree to which the therapist likes or relates to the patient
• B) the attractiveness of the patient
• C) both of the above
• D) neither of the above

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Definitions:

Trait Perspective

A view in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific personality characteristics or traits.

Goals of Psychology

To describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes through scientific methods.

Big Five Personality Traits

The Big Five personality traits are a model that outlines five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

The care a person gives to organization and thoughtfulness of others; dependability.