Michael has borderline personality disorder.He wants to pursue treatment using psychodynamic therapy because it

A) works reasonably well for people with borderline personality disorder.
B) is faster and less expensive than other effective therapies.
C) is based on "talk therapy," which has little effect on psychological functioning.
D) relies more on medication than on the client-therapist relationship.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Treatment for psychological disorders where a therapist works with clients to help them gain insight about how their unconscious processes may be causing inner conflict and impairing daily functioning.

Borderline Personality

A psychological condition marked by erratic emotions, actions, and interpersonal connections.

Talk Therapy

A form of psychological therapy that involves discussing one’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors with a therapist to address mental health issues.