Kelly's therapist listens to her talk about the problems she is having this school year but continues to ask about events and emotions Kelly experienced as a child and hasn't thought about in ages.Her therapist believes she will change the unconscious factors that are creating her inability to deal with her current maladaptive behaviors by helping Kelly achieve ____________.

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Kelly's therapist is using a psychodynamic approach, and one of the main goals of this approach is to help the patient achieve insight into unconscious factors that are creating maladaptive behaviors. By asking about childhood events and emotions, the therapist is attempting to help Kelly gain insight into these unconscious factors and ultimately change her current behaviors. Therefore, the best choice is A (insight).

Kelly's Therapist Listens to Her Talk About the Problems She