Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a unique properties of the therapeutic relationship?

Options:

therapist maintaining supportive stance towards the client

Trust and openness

conditional positive regard from the therapist

None of the above

Correct Answer:

conditional positive regard from the therapist

Explanation:

Trust and openness are key aspects of the therapeutic alliance. The high level of trust allows the client to confide in the therapist, sharing their psychological and personal issues. The therapist fosters this trust by being accepting, empathetic, genuine, and warm towards the client. The therapist conveys a non-judgmental attitude and maintains positive regard, even if the client expresses rude behavior or shares aspects that may be considered "wrong." This unconditional positive regard ensures that the therapist maintains a supportive stance towards the client.