Question

Yahaira and Hillary are both diagnosed with depression. They are both college educated, of comparable age, and experience similar family dynamics. Based on research, which of these statements MOST accurately predicts psychotherapy outcomes?
A) Yahaira, who engages in person-centered therapy, will benefit more than Hillary who receives psychodynamic therapy.
B) Both Yahaira and Hillary are likely to benefit from psychotherapy regardless of therapeutic approach.
C) Both Yahaira and Hillary will benefit if they both receive medications.
D) Hillary, who engages in motivational interviewing, will benefit more than Yahaira who receives rational-emotive therapy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B, Both Yahaira and Hillary are likely to benefit from psychotherapy regardless of therapeutic approach

Explanation:

Both the In-person therapy and psycho-dynamic therapy are considered useful in treating the depression. As we know, the therapeutic approach is of two types behavioral and psycho-dynamic. The behavioral approach is short term while the psycho-dynamic is based on study of family history to solve ones’ personal problem. However in psychotherapy a psychotherapist assist the people in getting out of their mental state of depression, stress, negative behaviour etc.  

Thus, psychotherapy can solve problem of Yahaira and Hillary  without using therapeutic approach.

Hence, option B is correct