Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

From the options given below, which of the following are not goals of psychotherapy.

A. Lessening emotional pressure.
B. Enhancing conditional positive regard.
C. Enhancing interpersonal relations and communications.
D. Increasing sympathy.
E. Becoming aware of one's choices in life.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

E and A only

C and D only

A and D only

B and D only

Correct Answer:

B and D only

Explanation:

All psychotherapies aim at a few or all of the following goals : (i) Reinforcing client’s resolve for betterment. (ii) Lessening emotional pressure. (iii) Unfolding the potential for positive growth. (iv) Modifying habits. (v) Changing thinking patterns. (vi) Increasing self-awareness. (vii) Improving interpersonal relations and communication (viii)Facilitating decision-making. (ix) Becoming aware of one’s choices in life. (x) Relating to one’s social environment in a more creative and self-aware manner