Exam 16: Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Patrick is a bright student, but he procrastinates. He puts off writing term papers and gets incomplete grades, which eventually become F's. Patrick's ________ therapist helps him realize that he has the power to choose his own destiny and must assume responsibility for his life predicaments. The therapist helps him think about his procrastination and his life goals.

When a therapist strongly believes in the prevalence of certain problems or disorders, how might this bias toward a particular diagnosis end up harming his or her clients?

_________ involves providing a nonjudgmental setting in which to discuss issues, while providing the client with unconditional positive regard.

Some cognitive-behavioural therapists have begun to question the goal of changing a client's self-defeating thoughts. They argue that it is difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, especially when people have been rehearsing them for years. This idea was inspired, at least in part, by:

________ emphasized the importance of the therapist's warmth and empathy, an idea now endorsed by many therapists.

Systematic desensitization for the treatment of phobias is a type of:

Systematic desensitization is based on:

Joshua is transferred to an office located on the tenth floor of a building. The problem is that he fears heights so much that he never goes above the third floor in any building. His therapist teaches him to relax deeply while imagining himself looking out over a balcony. As therapy progresses, Joshua imagines himself on higher and higher floors. This technique is called:

A therapeutic intervention called multisystemic therapy has been successful in reducing teen violence, criminal activity, and drug abuse. The intervention combines which two therapies?

Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy.

_________ maintains that a client's problems develop in the context of family, are sustained by family interactions, and that any change made by the client will affect all the family members.

Tranquilizers are often prescribed by physicians for patients who complain of panic and anxiety, but they are not considered the treatment of choice for extended periods. What problems are associated with the use of tranquilizers to treat anxiety-related disorders?

Which of the following is a common element shared by all successful therapies, regardless of the approach?

Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the:

In many ways, the scientist-practitioner gap centres around which of the following questions?

_________, such as Valium and Xanax, increase the activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

Which method of treating a client with a phobia of spiders would be the most intense, if not terrifying, for the client?

Which of the following is an element of psychodynamic therapy?

What is the placebo effect and what role does it play in the effectiveness of antidepressants?

Describe the role of the therapeutic alliance in successful therapy.