Asked by Lidia Villarreal on May 29, 2024

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Gestalt therapy is considered ________ because the therapist leads the client through a number of planned exercises as well as confronts the client's statements.

A) directive
B) nondirective
C) behavioral
D) cognitive

Gestalt Therapy

Form of directive insight therapy in which the therapist helps clients accept all parts of their feelings and subjective experiences, using leading questions and planned experiences such as role playing.

Directive

An instruction, command, or principle intended to guide actions or behavior.

  • Discern the sundry therapeutic practices adopted in the therapy of mental health ailments.
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Kaitlyn FarberMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Gestalt therapy is considered directive because the therapist takes an active role in leading the client through planned exercises and confrontations, rather than allowing the client to lead the session as in nondirective therapy.