All forms of psychotherapy share the assumption that _____ play(s) a significant role in problematic emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

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All forms of psychotherapy, from cognitive-behavioral therapy to psychodynamic therapy, assume that psychological factors play a significant role in problematic emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. This can include past experiences, learned behavior patterns, cognitive distortions, and unconscious conflicts. While genetics and brain chemistry can also contribute to mental health issues, psychotherapy focuses on addressing the psychological factors that are within the individual's control to change. Repressed sexual urges and wishes are a specific example of a potential psychological factor, but not a universal one.

All Forms of Psychotherapy Share the Assumption That _____ Play(s)