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- 24 Aug 2023
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- 28 May 2026
What are the potential explanations for why 5-10% of patients experience worsening symptoms after completing psychotherapy?
Multiple choice question for Therapy. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The reasons for deterioration in 5-10% of patients post-psychotherapy include poor therapist-patient relationship, therapist incompetence, disruption of a previously stable functioning pattern, and therapy not equipping clients with alternative coping methods. Therefore, all these factors contribute to the decline.
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