Person-Centered Therapists Communicate Not Only That They Are Caring and Nonjudgmental

question 131

Short Answer

Person-centered therapists communicate not only that they are caring and nonjudgmental, but also that they are __________; that is, they should reflect an accurate perception of the client's emotional experience.

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Definitions:

Motivational Processes

The procedures, mechanisms, or sequences of events that lead to motivated behavior, including the initiation, direction, intensity, and persistence of actions.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by internal or external factors.

Energizes

To supply with energy or increase the energy level of something, often leading to enhanced performance or activity.

Learned Responses

Behaviors developed as a result of experience or practice, often through reinforcement or conditioning.