Question

After spending some time with your therapist, it becomes obvious to you that she believes you are making unrealistic comparisons between the person you are and the person that you would like to be. You find that she mirrors many of your statements, as if asking you to reflect upon what you have just said. At the same time, you are convinced that she holds you in high esteem, no strings attached.
a. systematic desensitization
b. rational emotive
c. client or person-centered
d. psychoanalysis

Answer 1

Answer: This is an example of CLIENT OR PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY.

This is also referred to as person-centered psychotherapy, person-centered counseling, client-centered therapy was developed by psychologist Carl Rogers beginning in the 1940s.

This method aims to bring out an individual's self-actualizing tendency, "an inbuilt proclivity toward growth and fulfillment", through acceptance.