Marvin and Jessica come in to therapy to work on some problems in their marriage, but it is clear to the therapist that Marvin is quite a bit more interested in the process than Jessica. The therapist asks to have an individual session with each, and whi
seeing Jessica privately they talk about whether she wants to save the marriage and work out the problems. The therapist is trying to assess Jessica's __________ to be in therapy, because if it is too low the therapy is very unlikely to be successful. This is one of the four key components crucial to the success of psychotherapy.
a. inspiration
b. desire
c. motivation
d. willingness
Answer: C
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