Exam 15: Psychological Treatments

Johnny's therapist has asked him to write down every instance of a negative thought and to challenge each of these thoughts so they become less automatic. For example, Johnny can attempt to gather evidence for his negative beliefs (which he probably will not find), or he can try to view the same situation from a neutral or positive point of view. The therapist who is treating Johnny is most like

Brandon, a six-year-old, was diagnosed with autism at age two. Since then, he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis. After four years of receiving applied behavioral analysis, which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon?

LaToya, who experiences severe depression, was recruited for a research study in which she will receive either an antidepressant or an active placebo. LaToya receives the active placebo. Compared with people receiving the active drug, LaToya will

Dallas believes that he will never be successful or likable enough. His friends tell him that he is too hard on himself, but he persists in the belief that he will never live up to his own high standards. Because he needs to exchange his negative and unrealistic beliefs about himself for more realistic ones, Dallas would most likely benefit from treatment that includes

Rajesh is experiencing symptoms of depression. However, if he seeks treatment at all, Rajesh is likely to describe his feelings as

Deepa is very shy in public and finds it almost impossible to talk to people she does not know. Others think she is standoffish, but actually, she is afraid that people will criticize her, so she avoids interacting with them. If Deepa chooses to go to psychotherapy to overcome this problem, the therapist who would seem LEAST threatening to her is most likely a

Dr. Acacia plans to open a clinic to provide better mental health services to children and adolescents. Dr. Acacia wants to convince others that these services are needed. He is likely to use all of the following arguments to help his case EXCEPT that

Jeremy has very high levels of anxiety. He needs treatment in a structured therapy setting and wants social support, but he does not have a lot of money. The best treatment choice for Jeremy would be

In addition to therapy, Norah often uses psychotropic medications to help her clients with their symptoms of psychopathology. Norah might use any of the following categories of treatments EXCEPT

A cognitive-behavior therapist is LEAST likely to be successful in helping which of the following clients?

On which of the following clients would lithium alone have the most clear and beneficial effect?

Dr. Andrez is a psychiatrist who believes in a biological approach to treatment, and he sees many clients with depressive disorders. A) Describe two types of biological treatment that Dr. Andrez may use to treat his clients. B) Describe an example of each treatment that would be effective for Dr. Andrez's clients.

Troy, a six-year-old boy with autism, has received applied behavior analysis treatment for the past four years. Which of the following statements about Troy's current situation is most accurate?

When treating bipolar disorders, the drug lithium

Dr. Eliseo is a modern psychologist. Sometimes he has clients with psychological disorders who do not respond to therapy or typical psychotropic medications. In these extreme cases, he uses alternative treatments, which are likely to include all of the following EXCEPT

Stephanie, who is shy and insecure, was having trouble forming lasting relationships. She tried self-help books, attended seminars, and joined dating websites. While watching a talk show on TV she heard about rebirthing therapy and decided to give it a try. What is the problem with Stephanie's approach?

Lately, Caesar has been feeling quite down, is unable to find pleasure in activities that he used to enjoy, and has stopped hanging out with friends. He has decided to see Dr. Cochrane, a therapist. Dr. Cochrane asks Caesar to keep a journal of his thoughts. When looking over the journal, Dr. Cochrane says, "Caesar, I see your journal says, 'The librarian yelled at me because I am ugly and no one likes me.' That seems pretty negative. Can you think of another explanation for the librarian's behavior?" Caesar responds with, "Well, I guess he could have been having a bad day and was frustrated by something else." A) What specific therapeutic technique is Dr. Cochrane using with Caesar? B) Dr. Cochrane notices that Caesar is particularly sad during the winter. Based on this new information, describe an alternative therapeutic approach Dr. Cochrane could try to make Caesar feel better.

Dr. Ross assessed Ranita's depression very carefully over several weeks before deciding to prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What was Dr. Ross concerned about in prescribing this drug?

Vivian has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and hears voices that tell her to stay in her apartment because the mailman is trying to control her thoughts. Denton is terrified of heights, a specific phobia, which causes him extreme difficulty because he works on the twelfth floor of an office building. Martina is in her last year of college and is experiencing great stress as she searches for her first job. Given the description of their symptoms, select a mental health practitioner that would be best suited to treat Vivian, Denton, and Martina. Be specific in providing an explanation for each choice.

A drug representative has to explain to doctors how Prozac affects adolescent depression. What is the most accurate statement the drug representative could make?