Prior to the 1960s, most counseling took place in which format?

• A. In a group setting.
• B. In a dyadic relationship.
• C. With the entire family present.
• D. In behavior therapy clinics.

Answer: (B)

Before the 1960s, counseling was mainly a one-on-one process—the counselor and a single client working together in a dyadic relationship. This setup allowed for focused, individualized assessment and intervention, which was the standard across private practice, clinics, and schools. Group therapy and family-focused approaches gained prominence later, so a group setting or a family-wide format wouldn’t reflect the typical practice of that era. Behavior therapy clinics describe a modality or setting, not the usual client–therapist interaction pattern. So the dyadic, or one-on-one, format is the best answer.