Assertion:Carl Rogers brought into psychotherapy the concept of self, with freedom and choice as the core of one’s being.

Reasoning: Rogers combined scientific rigour with the individualised practice of client-centred psychotherapy.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

The correct answer is option 2: Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A): "Carl Rogers brought into psychotherapy the concept of self, with freedom and choice as the core of one’s being." True. Carl Rogers, the founder of client-centred therapy (also called person-centred therapy), emphasized the self-concept, free will, and the importance of personal choice and growth. His therapy is built on the idea that individuals have the capacity to understand and resolve their own problems within a supportive environment.

Reasoning (R): "Rogers combined scientific rigour with the individualised practice of client-centred psychotherapy." Also true. Rogers did emphasize empirical research and was one of the first to use recordings and transcripts of therapy sessions for scientific study. At the same time, his approach was highly individualised, focusing on the client’s perspective and experience.

But the reasoning is not the correct explanation of the assertion. While both are correct, the reasoning doesn’t directly explain how and why Rogers introduced the concept of self with freedom and choice into psychotherapy. It talks more about his methodological approach than the theoretical core.