Asked by Kanyzha Primas on Apr 27, 2024

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A therapist who believes people often hide from their responsibilities and therefore often feel alienated, depressed, and inauthentic would MOST likely be described as:

A) humanistic.
B) existential.
C) psychodynamic.
D) cognitive.

Alienated

Feeling distanced, estranged, or isolated from others or society, often as a result of social structures or personal choices.

Existential

Pertaining to the philosophy or theories that emphasize the existence of the individual as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.

Inauthentic

Being not genuine or true to one's own personality, spirit, or character.

  • Understand the philosophical foundations of existential therapy and the role of personal responsibility in psychological well-being.
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Kennedy FigueiredoMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This description aligns with existential therapy, which focuses on concepts such as responsibility, freedom, and the meaning of life, and posits that issues like alienation and depression arise when people fail to confront these existential concerns.