Regarding Psychotherapy, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 841

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Psychotherapy can be hard work for both clients and therapists.
• B) Chances for improvement through psychotherapy are fairly good for phobias, low self-esteem, and marital conflicts.
• C) Therapists in the positive psychology movement try to fix people's weaknesses so that they can attain their personal goals.
• D) Even when problems are severe and require medical treatment, psychotherapy may help the person gain a new perspective or learn behavior to better cope with life.

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Definitions:

Microsleep

Brief sleep period lasting a second or so.

Sporadic Napping

The act of taking short, unplanned periods of sleep at irregular intervals.

Pseudocoma

A condition in which an individual appears to be in a coma but is actually aware and conscious.

RAS

Acronym for the Reticular Activating System, a network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.