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Rafael is in therapy, and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. For example, he helps Rafael learn to not overgeneralize his likelihood of failing his sociology class based on doing poorly on his first exam. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?
Rafael is in therapy, and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. For example, he helps Rafael learn to not overgeneralize his likelihood of failing his sociology class based on doing poorly on his first exam. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?
Answer:Cognitive therapyExplanation:Cognitive therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by psychiatrist Dr.Aroon T. Beck. This approach focuses on influencing the individual's perception of situations.Patient problem solving will be based on joint interaction with the therapist, who will identify the problems and assist resolution based on the client's thoughts, emotions and behaviors. The goal of this therapy is for the patient to change the thoughts and beliefs that negatively influence him or her by appropriate new thoughts....
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