Multiple Choice
Which of the following clients would probably get the least benefit from a humanistic therapy?
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15. Treatment
Psychotherapy
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best illustrates a form of psychotherapy?
A
A doctor prescribes medication to reduce symptoms of depression.
B
A therapist uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help a client challenge negative thought patterns.
C
A patient undergoes a brain scan to assess neurological function.
D
A nutritionist creates a meal plan to improve physical health.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the definition of psychotherapy: it is a treatment method that involves psychological techniques to help individuals overcome mental health issues, often through talking and behavioral interventions.
Identify the key elements of psychotherapy in the options: look for the use of psychological methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, talk therapy, or counseling.
Evaluate each option to see if it involves psychological treatment rather than medical, neurological, or physical health interventions.
Recognize that prescribing medication is a medical intervention, not psychotherapy.
Conclude that the option describing a therapist using cognitive-behavioral techniques to help a client challenge negative thought patterns best illustrates psychotherapy.
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