A common ingredient underlying the success of diverse psychotherapies is the

A) professional training and experience of the therapist.
B) escape from real-life pressures offered by psychotherapy.
C) length of time the client spends in psychotherapy.
D) client's expectation that through psychotherapy things will get better.

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Nicole Peralta · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The client's expectation that through psychotherapy things will get better is a common ingredient underlying the success of diverse psychotherapies. This is commonly known as the placebo effect, where the client's belief that they will get better influences their actual progress in therapy, regardless of the specific techniques used by the therapist. Other factors such as professional training and experience of the therapist may also play a role in the success of psychotherapy, but the client's expectation is a primary factor.

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