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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