Jackie's therapist wants her to adjust her appraisal of a recent event so she will be able to cope more effectively. Her therapist most likely uses the _______ approach.

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The therapist is attempting to modify Jackie's thoughts (appraisals) about the event, which is a key focus of the cognitive approach. The humanistic approach emphasizes self-actualization and personal growth, the behavioral approach emphasizes learned behaviors and reinforcement, and the psychodynamic approach focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.

Jackie's Therapist Wants Her to Adjust Her Appraisal of a Recent