Existentialism is to logotherapy as which is to behaviorism?

Existentialism is to logotherapy as which is to behaviorism?

• A. Associationism
• B. Operant Conditioning
• C. Classical Conditioning
• D. Cognitive Behavioral

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how a philosophy gives rise to its corresponding therapeutic approach. Existentialism centers on meaning, freedom, and responsibility, and logotherapy translates that into practice by helping people discover meaning as a central motivation. Behaviorism, in turn, grows out of associationist thinking—the belief that learning and behavior come from forming associations through experience. So the therapy or practice that aligns with behaviorism is rooted in those same association principles, using conditioning and reinforcement to shape behavior. Therefore, associationism is the best match, just as existentialism leads to logotherapy. The other options describe specific techniques or modern blends rather than the philosophical lineage that gave rise to behaviorism.

The idea being tested is how a philosophy gives rise to its corresponding therapeutic approach. Existentialism centers on meaning, freedom, and responsibility, and logotherapy translates that into practice by helping people discover meaning as a central motivation. Behaviorism, in turn, grows out of associationist thinking—the belief that learning and behavior come from forming associations through experience. So the therapy or practice that aligns with behaviorism is rooted in those same association principles, using conditioning and reinforcement to shape behavior. Therefore, associationism is the best match, just as existentialism leads to logotherapy. The other options describe specific techniques or modern blends rather than the philosophical lineage that gave rise to behaviorism.