Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Match the factors contributing to healing in psychotherapy:

List A:

A. Techniques adopted by the therapist

B. Therapeutic alliance

C. Catharsis

D. Non-specific factors

List B:

  1. Regular availability and warmth of the therapist
  2. Emotional unburdening
  3. Specific therapeutic techniques
  4. Patient and therapist variables
Options:

A-3, B-1, C-3, D-4

A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Correct Answer:

A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

Explanation:

Techniques adopted by the therapist, such as specific therapeutic techniques, contribute to healing.

The therapeutic alliance, formed by the regular availability and warmth of the therapist, is another factor.

Emotional unburdening, known as catharsis, also plays a role.

Non-specific factors, including patient and therapist variables, are associated with healing.