What is a major assumption of insight therapy?
a. Most people are unable to truly understand their feelings without professional guidance.
b. Providing too much insight into a clients problems ultimately slows down progress.
c. Clients will improve when they come to realize the root of their problems.
d. Taking responsibility for ones own actions is the first step in the healing process.
Question 2
Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isnt hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. Renas therapist asks her a series of questions about her childhood, such as her relationship with her parents. She is asked to recall, in depth, her interactions with her parents, particularly during mealtime. The therapist tells Rena that her conflicts with her parents at dinnertime may be a source of the problem. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?
a. psychoanalytical therapy
b. cognitive therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. behavioral therapy