Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Which goal is common to most psychotherapies?

Options:

Modifying habits

Eradicating all symptoms of psychological disorders

Achieving perfection and flawlessness

Eliminating all negative thoughts and emotions

Correct Answer:

Modifying habits

Explanation:

Psychotherapies aim to achieve one or more of the following goals:

(i)               Reinforcing client’s resolve for betterment.

(ii)            Unleash the potential for positive growth.

(iii)          Modify habits.

(iv)           Change patterns of thinking.

(v)             Enhance self-awareness.

(vi)           Improve interpersonal relationships and communication.

(vii)        Facilitate decision-making.

(viii)      Foster awareness of personal choices in life.

(ix)           Promote a more creative and self-aware engagement with one's social environment.