In the 1960s and 1970s, the social upheaval and soul searching in Western society gave rise to which of the following approaches to therapy?
A) psychodynamic
B) humanistic and existential
C) behavioral
D) cognitive

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The social upheaval and soul searching in Western society during the 1960s and 1970s gave rise to the humanistic and existential approaches to therapy, which emphasized personal growth, self-awareness, and finding meaning in life. These approaches were seen as a reaction against the more traditional psychodynamic and behavioral models of therapy. The cognitive approach was not yet fully developed during this time period.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Social Upheaval and Soul