Which term denotes therapy that relies primarily on talking to address psychological difficulties?

• A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• B. Biomedical therapy
• C. Pharmacotherapy
• D. Psychotherapy

Answer: (D)

Psychotherapy is therapy that relies primarily on talking to address psychological difficulties. It involves discussing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained therapist to gain understanding, relieve distress, and change patterns that aren’t helping. This approach covers various styles, all centered on dialogue rather than biological interventions. While cognitive-behavioral therapy is a well-known form that uses structured conversation and exercises, it is still a type of psychotherapy. Biomedical therapy and pharmacotherapy, by contrast, focus on biological or medication-based treatments rather than the therapeutic dialogue at the heart of psychotherapy.