Exam 16: Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

The proponents of ________ therapies also refer to their methods as "depth" therapies.

Most of Dakota's therapy sessions involve his therapist demonstrating desired behaviors and having him play out various roles found in situations related to his disorder. This type of therapy is called __________ therapy.

After a long period of controlled trials, the FDA approves a drug for the treatment of school-aged boys with ADHD. After it is approved, doctors are permitted to prescribe it:

The originator of the famous "talking cure" in psychology was:

Antipsychotics have been shown to be ineffective for the treatment of:

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:

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

Some cognitive-behavioral 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:

Rational-emotive behavior therapy emphasizes the client's free will to change.

Cognitive therapy's greatest success has been in the treatment of:

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

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

Antidepressants, such as Prozac, are sometimes prescribed for those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

________ is more effective than any other treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Which of the following therapists is associated with cognitive therapy?

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

Which of the following drugs is a first-generation neuroleptic drug?

How does systematic desensitization make use of the principles of classical conditioning to help people with phobias?

In the 1950's, Emily had a procedure done to her in which the doctor used an instrument to cut the nerve fibers connecting her prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain. This procedure, called _____________, left her withdrawn and unable to care for herself.