Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
Which therapy involves assessing irrational beliefs through questionnaires and interviews?
Options:
Systematic desensitization.
Aaron Beck's therapy.
Rational Emotive Therapy (RET).
Psychoanalysis.
Correct Answer:
Rational Emotive Therapy (RET).
Explanation:
In RET, through questionnaires and interviews, the therapist assesses the irrational beliefs of the individual. In RET, the therapist gently challenges these beliefs through non-directive questioning, encouraging the client to explore their assumptions about life and problems. As the client reflects deeper, they gradually modify their irrational beliefs and adopt a more rational belief system, leading to a reduction in psychological distress.