Which of the following is a limitation of humanistic therapy?

A) Clients do not need to be verbal.
B) There is not enough experimental research to support its basic ideas.
C) It cannot be used in a variety of contexts.
D) The therapist runs the risk of having his or her words misinterpreted by the client.

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Lubna Kamal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Humanistic therapy relies heavily on subjective self-report and is difficult to measure objectively, making it challenging to conduct empirical studies to support its effectiveness. While there have been some studies, the evidence base is not as extensive as for other therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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