Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Arrange the steps in the clinical formulation of a client's problem in correct order:

(A) Understanding the client's problem and its implications by the therapist
(B) Implementing the technique chosen in clinical formulation
(C) Identifying the areas to be targeted for treatment in psychotherapy
(D) Choosing the technique for treatment

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(D), (B), (A), (C)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(A), (C), (D), (B)

Correct Answer:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C), (D), (B)

 

  • A) Understanding the client’s problem and its implications by the therapist → The therapist first gathers detailed information about the client’s difficulties, background, and context through interviews, assessments, and observation.

  • (C) Identifying the areas to be targeted for treatment in psychotherapy → From this understanding, the therapist pinpoints specific issues or patterns that need intervention.

  • (D) Choosing the technique for treatment → Based on the targeted areas, the therapist selects the most suitable therapeutic approach or technique (e.g., CBT, behaviour modification, psychodynamic therapy).

  • (B) Implementing the technique chosen in clinical formulation → Finally, the therapist applies the chosen intervention to help the client address their problems.