A therapist in Delhi uses the following techniques with different cli…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Challenging the faulty thinking patterns of the client

Option (1) Using free association to bring out the client's thoughts and feelings — Incorrect. Free association is a psychodynamic method. The client speaks freely, and this brings out her thoughts and feelings.

Option (2) Asking the client to report her dreams — Incorrect. Reporting of dreams is also a psychodynamic method. Like free association, it brings out the client's thoughts and feelings.

Option (3) Interpreting the client's thoughts and feelings so that she can confront her conflicts — Incorrect. This is the next psychodynamic step. The therapist interprets the material to the client so that she can confront and resolve her conflicts.

Option (4) Challenging the faulty thinking patterns of the client — Correct. This is the odd one out. Challenging <strong>faulty thinking patterns</strong> is a cognitive method of <strong>behaviour therapy</strong>. The other three techniques all belong to <strong>psychodynamic therapy</strong>.