Third generation therapies function under the assumption that psychological pain is a ubiquitous part of life, meaning that it
A)requires great effort and time to expunge.
B)should have no effect upon individuals.
C)cannot be completely avoided or eliminated.
D)pervades even the most pleasurable events.

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Third generation therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), posit that psychological pain is an inevitable aspect of human experience that cannot be entirely avoided or removed. Instead of trying to eliminate pain, these therapies focus on changing one's relationship with it.

Third Generation Therapies Function Under the Assumption That Psychological Pain