Laura has had many different jobs, but she always does something to get herself fired. After about fifteen therapy sessions, during which she explores her earliest memories, she has an insight
She comes to believe sabotaging her jobs is her way of expressing anger toward her father, who had always put his job before his family. What method of therapy is Laura most likely engaged in?
A) psychoanalysis
B) behavior therapy
C) cognitive therapy
D) humanist therapy
Answer: A
Rationale: As an insight therapy, the primary goal of psychoanalysis is to help the client understand the past experiences, relationships, and personal conflicts that are unconsciously influencing how they think and behave.
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