In contrast to the pessimistic view of human behavior associated with the psychoanalytic approach to therapy, ________________ therapies emphasize the potential for growth within people

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: humanistic
Rationale: In the 1950s, humanistic psychologists broke from psychoanalytic approaches. Perhaps the biggest difference between psychoanalysis and humanistic therapies is the shifted focus from long-lasting, unconscious conflicts to the individual's strengths and potential for growth.

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