Guidelines followed by the leader of a therapeutic group include focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns, followed by identifying and practicing more adaptive alternate behaviors and thinking. Which theory is evident by this approach?

a. Behavioral

b. Interpersonal

c. Psychodynamic

d. Cognitive-behavioral

Answer: The Cognitive-behavioral theory is evident by this approach.

Explanation: Cognitive Behavioural theory refers to a psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.

The characteristics described are those of cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which patients learn to reframe dysfunctional thoughts and extinguish maladaptive behaviors.

Answer: D. Cognitive-behavioral

Explanation : The use of practical measures in the treatment of a client's behavior or feeling which involves identification of behaviors or attitudes leading up or which causes abnormal feelings, behaviors or disorder. This behavior or mental belief are them gradually expunged by introducing a more suited behavior, attitude or mental scope which aligns better with individual. This way past behaviors are forgotten or washed off, and more adaptive behavior is inculcated.