Identify and explain the basic characteristics of humanistic therapy, behavior therapy, and cognitive therapy.

Humanistic therapy or Psychotherapy: mainly characterizes itself  by helping people achieve their potential. So it makes sense that the goal of humanistic therapy is to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. In contrast to psychoanalysis, humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient’s present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient’s past.

Behavior Therapy: Focuses on therapy that will treat mental disorders. It helps identify and change potentially destructive behaviors.  It functions on the idea that all behaviors are learned and that unhealthy behaviors can be changed.

Cognitive Therapy: Focuses on "thoughts influence moods." To summarize, in cognitive therapy a person learns to recognize and correct negative automatic thoughts.