By the end of the second therapy session, a woman's therapist is speculating about the causes of her depression. This speculation on the part of the therapist is most related to the therapeutic goal of

a. making a diagnosis.
b. proposing an etiology.
c. making a prognosis.
d. prescribing and carrying out treatment.


Answer: b. proposing an etiology.

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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