Michael's Therapist Is Helping Michael to Discover What Led to His

question 451

Multiple Choice

Michael's therapist is helping Michael to discover what led to his fear of closed spaces so that by understanding his condition he can decrease his fear of small spaces. Abby's therapist is trying to help Abby to alleviate her fear of small spaces by gradually exposing her to smaller and smaller spaces. Regarding the type of therapist, Michael's therapist is a(n)

• A)behavior therapist, while Abby's therapist is an insight therapist.
• B)insight therapist, while Abby's therapist is a behavior therapist.
• C)cognitive therapist, while Abby's therapist is a psychoanalyst.
• D)psychoanalyst, while Abby's therapist is a cognitive therapist.

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Definitions:

Negative Emotional State

A mental or emotional disposition characterized by feelings such as sadness, anger, or fear, often resulting from adverse situations.

Covert Antecedents

Hidden or not directly observable factors that precede and influence behaviors or outcomes.

High-Risk Situations

Scenarios or conditions that significantly increase the likelihood of negative outcomes, such as relapse in substance abuse recovery or risky behaviors in health.

Immediate Determinants

Factors that directly influence and result in a specific outcome or effect, without any significant delay.