Michael's therapist is helping Michael to discover what led to his fear of closed spaces so that by understanding his condition he can decrease his fear of small spaces. Abby's therapist is trying to help Abby to alleviate her fear of small spaces by gradually exposing her to smaller and smaller spaces. Regarding the type of therapist, Michael's therapist is a(n)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Michael's therapist is focusing on understanding the underlying causes of his fear, which is characteristic of insight therapy. Abby's therapist is using exposure therapy, a technique common in behavior therapy, to address her fear directly by changing her behavior.

Michael's Therapist Is Helping Michael to Discover What Led to His