Which type of psychotherapy treatment primarily focuses on group or individual counseling?

• A. Pharmacotherapy (medication-based treatment)
• B. Talk therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy)
• C. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• D. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Answer: (B)

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1. Identify the key characteristic of each treatment option: Pharmacotherapy involves medication, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic fields, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) involves electrical stimulation, and Talk Therapy involves verbal communication and counseling.
2. Understand that psychotherapy treatments focus on psychological methods rather than biological or physical interventions.
3. Recognize that talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), primarily involves individual or group counseling sessions where patients discuss thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
4. Compare this with pharmacotherapy, TMS, and ECT, which are biological treatments and do not primarily involve counseling or verbal interaction.
5. Conclude that the treatment focusing on group or individual counseling is talk therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.