Chapter 41, Problem 1E

Summary Introduction

To match: Each of the given following treatment strategies with the statement you might expect to hear from a therapist using that strategy.

Introduction: Psychotherapy is the treatment of individuals through psychological methods that are used to help the person to change and overcome their problems in a preferred way. The main aim of this treatment is to maintain the mental health and well-being of the individual.

Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer:

1. Group therapy	b. “I want you all to take turns talking about why you decided to come andwhat you hope to gain from therapy.”
2. Unconditional positive Regard	c. “I can understand why you wanted to wreck your friend’s car after she hurt your feelings. Now tell me more about the accident.”
3. Behavioral therapy	d. “That’s not appropriate behavior. Let’s work on replacing it with something else.”
4. Nondirective counseling	a. “In other words, you don’t get along with your mother because she hates your girlfriend, is that right?”

Explanation of Solution

1. Group therapy:b. “I want you all to take turns talking about why you decided to come and what you hope to gain from therapy.”

Group therapy is a type of psychological therapy, in which different people consult a therapist to discuss some aspects of their psychological functioning.

2. Unconditional positive regard:c. “I can understand why you wanted to wreck your friend’s car after she hurt your feelings. Now tell me more about the accident.”

Unconditional positive expressions include basic acceptance, understanding, support, and no disapproval, regardless of what the person feels or does.

3. Behavioral therapy: d. “That’s not appropriate behavior. Let’s work on replacing it with something else.”

Behavior therapy refers to modifying the patterns of thought or behavior that is related to the particular disorder.

4. Non-directive counseling: a. “In other words, you don’t get along with your mother because she hates your girlfriend, is that right?”

Non-directive counseling is a therapeutic technique to listen, support, and advise clients without directing the course of action of theclients.