Which of the Following Is a Common Factor Across the Many

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common factor across the many forms of effective treatments?

• A)Critical thinking
• B)Challenging irrational thought patterns
• C)Instilling hope
• D)Therapist directives for change

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Definitions:

Emotional Processing Theory

A framework suggesting that emotional health is related to the manner in which an individual deals with emotional experiences, particularly traumatic ones.

Exposure-Based Methods

Therapeutic techniques that involve the deliberate exposure of a patient to feared objects, situations, or memories to desensitize them and reduce their anxiety.

Pathological Fear

An excessive and irrational fear response that significantly disrupts daily functioning and is disproportionate to the actual danger presented.

Activation

The process of initiating action or behavior. In a psychological context, it often refers to the engagement of mental processes to perform tasks or respond to stimuli.