The ultimate goal of humanistic psychotherapy is for people to:
A) change their maladaptive behaviors and reactions to challenging situations.
B) change their maladaptive thoughts about themselves and their life circumstances.
C) gain insight and move forward in their seeking of their ultimate potential.
D) uncover the hidden motivations that impact their conscious thoughts and behaviors.
Answer: C
Rationale: Person/client-centered therapy—a type of humanistic psychology—focuses on individuals' abilities to solve their own problems and reach their full potential with the encouragement of the therapist. This is characteristic of the humanistic approach in general.
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