Question

A clinical psychologist believes that Caroline’s problems stem from the lack of consistency between her self-concept and reality. According to the psychologist, this discrepancy makes Caroline feel anxious and threatened. Caroline’s psychologist most likely adheres to which of the following orientations?

Answer 1

Answer:

Client-centered          

Explanation:

              The Client-centered approach is also known as Rogerian therapy or non-directive orientation. This approach focuses mainly on giving unconditional positive regard and support in order to the guide and help the client to perceive a congruent view of oneself, when the client suffers a gap between the reality and the self perception.

             In the context, Caroline suffers from a psychological disorder where there is inconsistency between her self perception and her reality. Thus to treat her, the therapist follows the client centered orientation approach to deal with her sufferings.

Hence the answer is -- "Client-centered".