By encouraging __________ and then working with the client to test the validity of his or her beliefs, the therapist actively encourages a process of guided discovery for the client.

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By encouraging self-examination, the therapist is promoting introspection in the client. This helps the client to identify any distorted beliefs or thought patterns that may be causing distress. Through the process of guided discovery, the therapist can then help the client test the validity of these beliefs and develop more adaptive ways of thinking. The other options, such as exercise, medication, and hypnosis, may be useful adjuncts to therapy but are not central to the process of guided discovery.

By Encouraging __________ and Then Working with the Client to Test