Which of the Following Therapies Is Mismatched with Its Goal

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following therapies is mismatched with its goal?

• A) cognitive therapy; to help clients recognize the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions
• B) behavioral therapy; to alter environmental contingencies to increase adaptive action patterns
• C) interpersonal therapy; to foster the individual's desire for social interaction through increasing self-esteem
• D) psychodynamic therapy; to provide insight into unconscious mental conflict

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities that include the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, and learn from experience.

Children's Understanding

Refers to the cognitive grasp that children have on various concepts, ideas, and environmental interactions.

Mental States

Conditions of the mind that can affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, ranging from everyday mood fluctuations to more serious conditions.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a physiological response and an expressive behavior due to certain stimuli.