Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Find out the correct statements about alternative therapies:

(A) Yoga is an ancient Indian technique detailed in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
(B) Alternative therapies are treatment possibilities to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy.
(C) Sudarshan Karma Yoga does not benefit individuals with anxiety and depression but helps substance abuse.
(D) There are many alternative therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy and rational emotive therapy.
(E) Vipasana meditation is also known as mindfulness based meditation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) & (C) only

(B), (C) & (D) only

(A), (B) & (E) only

(C), (D) & (E) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) & (E) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) & (E) only

  • (A): Yoga is an ancient Indian technique detailed in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Correct. Yoga is a traditional practice originating in India, and the Ashtanga Yoga system is described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, outlining various aspects of yoga practice.

  • (B): Alternative therapies are treatment possibilities to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy. Correct. Alternative therapies refer to treatment methods that serve as alternatives to standard medical approaches, such as drug treatments or traditional psychotherapy.

  • (C): Sudarshan Karma Yoga does not benefit individuals with anxiety and depression but helps substance abuse. Incorrect. Sudarshan Kriya, often associated with Sudarshan Karma Yoga, has been shown to help individuals with anxiety and depression, as well as providing support for those dealing with substance abuse issues.

  • (D): There are many alternative therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy and rational emotive therapy. Incorrect
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) are established forms of psychotherapy rather than alternative therapies. Alternative therapies are so called, because they are alternative treatment possibilities to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy. There are many alternative therapies such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, herbal remedies and so on.

  • (E): Vipassana meditation is also known as mindfulness based meditation. Correct. Vipassana meditation is often described as a form of mindfulness meditation, focusing on awareness and present-moment experience.