Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Assertion: There are several non-specific factors associated with psychotherapy.

Reasoning: Patient variables include motivation for change and good mental health.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Assertion (A) is not true but Reasoning (R) is correct.

Correct Answer:

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Explanation:

Non-Specific Factors: There are several non-specific factors associated with psychotherapy that are common across different therapeutic approaches, clients/patients, and therapists. Patient variables include motivation for change and the expectation of improvement due to treatment. Therapist variables encompass qualities like a positive nature, absence of unresolved emotional conflicts, and good mental health.