Psychodynamic and Person-Centered Therapies Are Very Different Therapeutic Approaches

question 234

Multiple Choice

Psychodynamic and person-centered therapies are very different therapeutic approaches. Which of the following is a major difference between the two therapies?

• A) Psychodynamic focuses on revealing unconscious conflicts and desires, while person-centered focuses on potential to change behavior.
• B) Psychodynamic is based on Rogers's work, while person-centered is based on Freud's work.
• C) Psychodynamic uses empathy, while person-centered uses interpretation.
• D) Psychodynamic is short-term therapy, while person-centered is long-term therapy.

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