AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A therapist that engages in reflective listening, non-directive therapy, and has unconditional positive regard for the client is probably a
A
cognitive therapist.
B
behavioral therapist.
C
humanistic therapist.
D
psychodynamic therapist.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Unconditional positive regard is an essential component of person-centered or Rogerian therapy, a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Carl Rogers. In Rogerian therapy, a therapist listens and allows clients to decide for themselves what to discuss.

Detailed explanation-3: -A therapist’s unconditional positive regard may provide the client with the acceptance and love they did not receive as a child, allowing them to feel safe, open up, and work through their issues with a sort of “proxy” parent (Wilkins, 2000).

Detailed explanation-4: -What is unconditional positive regard? Unconditional positive regard is defined by humanistic psychologists to mean expressing empathy, support, and acceptance to someone, regardless of what they say or do.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is (d) client-centered.

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