According to self-psychological theory, the essence of cure

a) is attainable when the patient looks deeply within herself to find the uber-self-object.
b) resides in the patient’s ability to replace insecure thoughts with secure thoughts.
c) resides in the patient’s ability to identify, seek out, and be sustained by appropriate self-objects.
d) occurs when the patient controls her behavior through repetitive exposure therapy.


Answer: c) resides in the patient’s ability to identify, seek out, and be sustained by appropriate self-objects.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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