The Most Important Aspect of Successful Psychotherapy Is the __________

question 149

Multiple Choice

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the __________ between client and therapist.

• A) therapeutic alliance
• B) transference
• C) mindfulness
• D) authenticity

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Definitions:

Metapathology

An overarching pathology that explains various mental health disorders, focusing on the underlying causes and connections between different conditions.

Metaneeds

According to Abraham Maslow, these are higher-order needs, including aesthetic, self-actualization, and transcendence needs, beyond basic physiological and safety requirements.

Peak Experiences

Highly positive and transcendent moments in life where an individual feels a sense of euphoria, deep fulfillment, or profound meaning, often leading to a shift in perception or values.

Ecstasy

A state of intense joy and delight, often used to describe a heightened emotional or spiritual experience.