Asked by Brooke Lewis on May 14, 2024

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_____ therapies emphasize that thoughts are the main source of psychological problems, and they attempt to influence and change the feelings and behaviors by changing the thoughts.

A) Humanistic
B) Cognitive
C) Gestalt
D) Psychoanalytic

Cognitive Therapies

Treatments emphasizing that cognitions (thoughts) are the main source of psychological problems; therapies that attempt to change the individual’s feelings and behaviors by changing cognitions.

Psychological Problems

Issues or disturbances in mental health or behavior patterns that may impact one's ability to function normally in everyday life.

  • Comprehend the importance and utilization of cognitive therapy methods.
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Sadia MomotajMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cognitive therapies emphasize the role of thoughts in causing psychological problems and aim to change the negative thoughts that create the problems. Humanistic, Gestalt, and psychoanalytic therapies focus on different aspects of the individual's experiences and do not emphasize thoughts as the primary source of problems.