If a patient is being guided to challenge irrational thinking and to try out new interpretations, the patient is MOST likely being treated by a follower of:

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Beck is known for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which includes challenging irrational thoughts and beliefs, and replacing them with more positive and rational interpretations. This approach is based on the idea that our thoughts affect our emotions and behaviors. Freud is associated with psychoanalysis which focuses on the unconscious mind and childhood experiences. Bandura's theory emphasizes the role of observation and modeling in behavior. Wolpe developed systematic desensitization which is a behavioral technique to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing a person to feared stimuli.

If a Patient Is Being Guided to Challenge Irrational Thinking