Reality therapy originated from the incorporation of which theory, later renamed?

• A. Control theory
• B. Cognitive theory
• C. Social learning theory
• D. Psychoanalytic theory

Answer: (A)

Reality therapy is built on control theory—the idea that people choose behaviors to control their own world and meet their needs. William Glasser developed Reality Therapy from this theory and later renamed it to Choice Theory, which remains its underlying framework. In practice, the approach emphasizes present behavior and personal responsibility, helping clients make better choices to satisfy needs like belonging, power, freedom, fun, and survival within the reality they experience. The approach contrasts with more traditional psychodynamic or cognitive approaches by focusing on current choices rather than past causes or solely internal thought processes.