Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
What is the primary aim of a psychotherapy?
Options:
Remove human distress and foster effective behavior
Set up alternate behavioral contingencies
Challenge faulty thinking patterns
All of the above
Correct Answer:
Remove human distress and foster effective behavior
Explanation:
The overall goal of psychotherapy, regardless of the specific approach, is to alleviate psychological distress and promote healthy and adaptive behaviors. The other options are the approaches of various therapies.