According to Loftus (1993)many clients may actively want to believe they have been abused because it would help them to reattribute responsibility or blame for their behaviour or their moods.When the client is encouraged to hold the belief they have been abused,this is known as:

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The term "over-directive psychotherapy" refers to a therapeutic approach where the therapist takes an overly directive or leading role, potentially encouraging clients to adopt specific beliefs or narratives, such as believing they have been abused, to explain their behaviors or moods. This can be contrasted with non-directive approaches that emphasize client self-discovery and autonomy.

According to Loftus (1993)many Clients May Actively Want to Believe