AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

PSYCHODYNAMIC AND HUMANISTIC THERAPIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is one of the ways humanistic therapies differ from psychoanalytic therapies?
A
Humanist therapies believe the past is more important than the present and future.
B
Humanist therapies boost self-fulfillment by decreasing self-acceptance.
C
Humanist therapies believe the path to growth is found by uncovering hidden determinants.
D
Humanist therapies focus on promoting growth, not curing illness.
E
Humanist therapies believe that unconscious thoughts are more important than conscious thoughts.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In contrast to psychoanalysis, humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient’s present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient’s past.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is one of the ways humanistic therapies differ from psychoanalytic therapies? Humanist therapies focus on promoting growth, not curing illness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is a difference between humanistic forms of therapy and behavior therapy? Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on emotions, whereas behavior therapy tends to focus on actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humanistic therapy can help you achieve personal growth, but it doesn’t tend to focus on solving specific disorders or symptoms.

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