A client lies on a couch, with the therapist sitting out of sight, behind him. The therapist gets to know the client's problems through free association, and positive and negative transference. The therapist encourages the client to "work through" the problems. This is ________ therapy.
A) client-centered
B) behavior
C) rational-emotive
D) psychoanalytic

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The description given is characteristic of psychoanalytic therapy, which uses free association, transference, and encourages clients to work through unconscious conflicts. Client-centered therapy (A) involves active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard, while behavior therapy (B) focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement. Rational-emotive therapy (C) helps clients identify and challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs.

A Client Lies on a Couch, with the Therapist Sitting