Exam 18: Psychological Therapies

Dr.Alexiev is a psychiatrist who has training in both the prescribing of psychoactive medications as well as the providing of psychotherapy.Although his primary therapeutic "style" is a cognitive approach,he often uses techniques from the humanistic,behavioral,and psychodynamic theories of psychotherapy.Dr.Alexiev's therapeutic style could best be described as __________.

How does lithium work to curb the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder?

The term __________ refers to a treatment approach that involves multiple dimensions of intervention,including various forms and techniques of psychotherapy,psychoactive medication,and other biological techniques (e.g.,psychosurgery,ECT,biofeedback).

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by the newest "atypical antidepressant" medications?

Which type of therapy focuses on helping clients become aware of and then taking responsibility for their own thoughts,feelings,and actions?

__________ learning therapy draws on the idea that we learn to act the way we do through observing and modeling others' behaviors.

Which of the following terms would not be an adequate reference to describe the role of a client-centered therapist?

The principles of feeling good about ourselves,and feeling accepted and approved of by others underlies person-centered therapy,which was developed by __________.

In the middle of the 1950s,the advent of psychotropic medications led to what large scale movement in the mental health industry?

Tracy was seeing Dr.Christian for psychotherapy and for medication.Dr.Christian told her,"One of the reasons that you are having these symptoms is because the serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain is not active enough.I think we should use some medication to give them a kick start!" What kind of medication would Dr.Christian be most likely to prescribe to Tracy?

Benzodiazepines have replaced barbiturates for the treatment of anxiety because they have fewer addictive qualities and have no unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Which of the following drugs is an example of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Gestalt therapy is a type of humanistic approach that seeks to help clients become fully aware of their own thoughts,feelings,and experiences.

What is the main difference between a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist?

__________ therapies center on the notion that when it comes to happiness,the power lies with the people; that is,the choices we make regarding our own behavior can effectively promote our own survival and well-being.

Dori goes to her physician complaining of a specific 'set' of psychological symptoms.After giving her a physical examination,the physician agrees to give Dori a prescription for benzodiazepines.From which of the following problems is Dori most likely suffering?

Which of the following is not a type of humanistic psychotherapy?

__________ is a type of exposure treatment in which clients are exposed to fear-inducing stimuli in an intense way by directly exposing them to the stimuli.

Antipsychotic drugs include SSRIs,MAOIs,and benzodiazepines.

__________ is an instance in which a client's unconscious feelings about a significant person in his or her life are directed at their therapist.