Which approach emphasizes the importance of providing patients with feelings of unconditional positive regard?

A) cognitive therapy
B) psychoanalysis
C) client-centered therapy
D) systematic desensitization

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychology emphasizing the acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-directed growth.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.