AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

PSYCHODYNAMIC AND HUMANISTIC THERAPIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What form of therapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the therapist uses active listening in an accepting, genuine, empathetic environment to facilitate the client’s growth?
A
Psychoanalysis
B
Eclectic Approach
C
Psychotherapy
D
Client-Centered Therapy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Created by Carl Rogers, this is known as nondirective counseling, client-centered therapy, or Rogerian psychotherapy. The nondirective nature of this method provides evidence that the client, rather than the counselor, can help direct the treatment process by evoking self-change.

Detailed explanation-2: -One form of humanistic therapy developed by Carl Rogers is known as client-centered or Rogerian therapy. Client-centered therapists use the techniques of active listening, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy to help clients become more accepting of themselves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carl Rogers believed that offering people conditional support often makes them develop further problems, and therefore, the client centered therapist should create a climate of unconditional positive regard, where the client is free to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.

Detailed explanation-4: -In client-centered therapy, the therapist uses the technique of active listening. In active listening, the therapist acknowledges, restates, and clarifies what the client expresses.

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