Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an agent of change in a therapy which ultimately leads to the alleviation of psychological distress?

Options:

the client

the therapeutic relationship

the process of therapy

both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

the client

Explanation:

the different types of psychotherapies differ on multiple parameters. However, they all share the common method of providing treatment for psychological distress through psychological means. The therapist, the therapeutic relationship, and the process of therapy become the agents of change in the client leading to the alleviation of psychological distress. The process of psychotherapy begins by formulating the client’s problem.