Asked by Tomer Vinitski on Jun 14, 2024

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Clients' perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy are often misleading because clients

A) typically underestimate how much they have improved as a result of therapy.
B) tend to focus on their behavioral changes rather than on changes in their attitudes and emotions.
C) often need to convince themselves that they didn't waste their money on therapy.
D) are often angry about the time-consuming nature of therapy.

Psychotherapy

A method of treating mental health issues through psychological rather than medical means, often involving discussion between a therapist and client.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves its intended outcome or results.

Clients

Individuals or organizations that receive professional services or advice from a business or professional, particularly in contexts such as counseling, law, or consulting.

  • Understand how subjective experiences and client viewpoints might result in inaccurate judgments regarding the success of therapeutic interventions.
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Ibrahim JavaidJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Clients may feel a need to justify their investment in therapy, leading them to overestimate its effectiveness. This is a psychological mechanism to avoid the feeling that they have wasted their resources.