Which term is a technique of the therapist to explain a particular event or behavior?

• A. Interpretation
• B. Ego-defense mechanism
• C. Interjection
• D. Libido

Answer: (A)

Interpreting is a therapist’s technique for explaining the meaning behind a specific event or behavior, connecting what a client does or experiences to underlying thoughts, feelings, or unconscious processes. This kind of insight helps clients see patterns they weren’t aware of and can guide changes in how they respond. Other terms describe experiences inside the person rather than the therapist’s clarifying approach—defense mechanisms are automatic ways the person protects themselves from anxiety, interjection involves adopting someone else’s voice or attitudes, and libido refers to sexual energy—and thus don’t fit as the therapist’s explanatory technique.