A clinic in Delhi has drawn up treatment plans for four clients, shown in the table below. In which row is the planned duration in line with the usual duration of that therapy?
| Client | Therapy | Planned duration |
|---|---|---|
| P | Classical psychoanalysis | 10-15 sessions |
| Q | Recent version of psychodynamic therapy | Several years |
| R | Cognitive behaviour therapy | A few months |
| S | Existential therapy | Several years |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Row R
Option (1) Row P — Incorrect. Classical psychoanalysis is the longest therapy and may go on for several years. A plan of 10-15 sessions does not fit it.
Option (2) Row Q — Incorrect. The recent versions of psychodynamic therapy are shorter and are completed in 10-15 sessions.
Option (3) Row R — Correct. Cognitive behaviour therapy is one of the shorter therapies and is completed in a few months, so row R fits.
Option (4) Row S — Incorrect. Existential therapies are also short and finish in a few months. A plan of several years does not fit them.
NCERT (2026-27): “TYPE OF THERAPIES … |