A Behavioral Therapist Is Working with a Depressed Client

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Multiple Choice

A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

• A) learned behaviors of depression
• B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters
• C) negative interpretations of life events
• D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

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Definitions:

Behavioral Family Systems

A therapeutic approach focusing on understanding and improving family dynamics through the lens of behavioral psychology.

Systemic Barriers

Structural impediments that prevent certain groups of people from achieving equal access to goods, services, or opportunities in society.

Family Communication

The exchange of information, feelings, and meanings among family members through various verbal and nonverbal methods.

Client-Centered Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes providing a supportive emotional environment where clients can express themselves freely, promoting self-discovery and self-acceptance.