Question

A person hears this from his therapist: "your interpretation of the events in your life brings on your behaviors. if you can see yourself as less of a failure and more of a success, your behaviors will change." the therapist probably supports which approach to abnormal behavior?

a. ​psychodynamic
b. ​cognitive-behavioral
c. ​operant conditioning
d. ​family systems

Answer 1

The answer is Option C. (Cognitive Behavioral)

A therapist using the Cognitive behavioral approach typically aims at changing the client's patterns of thinking or behavior, which are believed to be behind his/her difficulties, in a bid to change the way the client feels.