Author Question: The component of counseling that is most clearly associated with a positive outcome is the ... (Read 23 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

The component of counseling that is most clearly associated with a positive outcome is the ___________________ __________.

a. counseling theory that is used
b. clients motivation
c. counselors motivation
d. counseling techniques that are used
e. quality of the therapeutic alliance

Question 2

What is the difference between common factors and specific factors in psychotherapy?

a. Common factors are things under the counselors control such as what happens in therapy settings. Specific factors are things that happen outside of the therapy settings. An example of a specific factor would be the support of a friend.
b. Common factors are goals upon which all therapists agree. Specific factors are controversial and not yet proved effective.
c. Common factors are shared components of psychotherapy regardless of which theory is being used. Specific factors are theory-specific techniques.
d. Common factors are aspects of behavior that all humans share and specific factors are unique to some individuals.
e. Common factors are those aspects of client problems that are shared, such as emotional discomfort. Specific factors, such as serious illnesses, are experienced by only some clients.