AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

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Ana has been in psychotherapy for five years. At the start of each session she describes any dreams that she has had since her last session. Her therapist analyzes the symbolism in these dreams, and helps Ana understand the unconscious conflicts that underlie the dreams. In this case, Ana is most likely seeing a therapist who is trained in
A
the client-centered approach.
B
rational-emotive therapy.
C
behaviorist therapy.
D
psychoanalysis.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), in particular, is effective for phobias including fear of flying.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behavioral therapy has its origins in American “behaviorism.” This theory assumes that human behavior is learned and can therefore be unlearned or learned anew.

Detailed explanation-3: -Research Methods. As per Olson and Marcus, 2010, two of the most prevalent mental health disorders for which people come to seek psychotherapy are anxiety and depression.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following indicates the view of a humanistic therapist regarding the cause of psychological problems? They occur as a result of client’s functioning below the optimal level.

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