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What are possible reasons given to explain why 5-10% of patients deteriorate after ending psychotherapy?

Correct answer: E. All of the above

  • A. Poor therapist - client relationship
  • B. Therapist incompetence
  • C. Therapy disrupts stable pattern of functioning
  • D. Therapy does not offer clients alternative cooping mechanisms
  • E. All of the above

Explanation

Deterioration after therapy may reflect a poor therapeutic relationship, therapist incompetence, disruption of a previously stable way of functioning, or failure to develop alternative coping methods. Therefore, all listed explanations can contribute.

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