Which of the following is not a form of psychotherapy used to treat psychological disorders?
Correct answer: B. Pharmacotherapy
- A. Cognitive therapy
- B. Pharmacotherapy
- C. Humanistic therapy
- D. Behavioral therapy
Explanation
Pharmacotherapy treats disorders with medication rather than through a psychotherapeutic process involving psychological techniques. Cognitive, humanistic, and behavioral therapies are recognized forms of psychotherapy.
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