Which of the Following Would Be the Best Definition of Psychotherapy

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best definition of psychotherapy?

• A)The use of drugs and other medical techniques to alleviate the symptoms of emotional disturbance.
• B)A technique in which improvement is caused not by the process but by the client's expectation.
• C)A psychological technique used to facilitate positive changes in a person's personality, behavior, or personal adjustment.
• D)A psychological technique in which a group of people who share a particular type of problem provide mutual support and counseling for one another.

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Definitions:

Insanity

A legal term describing a person's inability to determine right from wrong or to form a rational decision.

Suicide Attempt

An act whereby an individual intentionally tries to end their own life but does not result in death.

Lethal Means

Methods or devices that are capable of causing death.

Suicide Rate

Suicide rate is a statistical measure that reflects the number of suicides occurring in a given population during a specified period of time.