Dr.Alcott makes the following statement about Janet's depression: "Your depression may be due to your misperception of this unfortunate situation and your tendency to blame yourself for events that are beyond your control.What we need to do is help you to recognize and modify your irrational beliefs." Dr.Alcott's comments are characteristic of the ____.
A)behavioral model
B)cognitive model
C)humanistic model
D)psychodynamic model

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Dr. Alcott's comments focus on the role of Janet's thoughts and beliefs in contributing to her depression, which is a key component of the cognitive model of therapy. The other models (behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic) may also address thoughts and beliefs, but they are not as central to those approaches as they are to the cognitive model.

DrAlcott Makes the Following Statement About Janet's Depression: "Your Depression