Exam 15: Psychological Treatments

Juanita is seeing a psychiatrist. Her psychiatrist is a mental health professional who can prescribe drugs because she

During a counseling session, Lucy says, "My mother is such a jerk. She is always telling me what to do and will not let me do anything I want to do." Her counselor responds with, "So you feel frustrated because your mother treats you like a child instead of an adult." Lucy feels understood and is able to discuss other problems she has been having. A) With what type of therapy is Lucy being treated? B) Explain what technique Lucy's therapist is using in this situation. C) What is the most important component of this therapy (in other words, what is the therapist trying to establish by using these techniques)?

Gwen is a fourth grader who has trouble sitting still, listening to her teacher, and playing calmly with friends. She has been taking medication for these problems and is experiencing some side effects. In particular, she has sleep problems, does not feel like eating very often, and has uncontrollable muscle twitching in her arms. A) What type of medication is Gwen taking? What positive benefits does it have? B) Explain the major reason why it is desirable to add behavioral therapy to biological treatment for children with this disorder.

Shoshanna is hyperactive at school, often having trouble with instructions, sitting still in her seat, and focusing on her schoolwork. Shoshanna is most likely to be treated with a ________, such as ________.

Madeline is in treatment for a mental health disorder. In the first step of the process, she learns that every time she feels like cutting herself, she should instead listen to jazz music, which soothes her. By substituting a harmful behavior with a more adaptive one, Madeline is learning coping skills that will help her in the next step of therapy as she reflects on the abuse she experienced in childhood. Madeline is being treated with ________ therapy.

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook regarding the behavioral effects of Ritalin therapy, which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking the drug for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Assiyah, a therapy client, believes she is an unattractive person and thus stays home alone all the time. Her therapist told her, "Go to three social gatherings in the next two weeks. At each event, ask one person out on a date." Assiyah does this, and each time the person agrees to go on a date with her. She now goes to more social events and believes that she is attractive. Her therapist has successfully used ________ with Assiyah.

Although research has shown that CBT is generally not as effective as psychotropic medications for treating bipolar disorder, CBT can be used to

Yolanda is a 12-year-old who is severely depressed and is being treated with only a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). A) Describe some potential drawbacks to Yolanda's current treatment plan. B) Provide some recommendations that would improve her prognosis.

Counseling psychologists typically differ from clinical psychologists in that they

Young Benny tells Lisa, "It is not that I am a bad person. It is just that I like to hit people with my toy gun." Lisa replies, "I hear you saying that you feel like your desire to use your toy gun does not make you a bad person." Lisa is using ________ with Benny.

Mary has recently been treated with antidepressants and is engaging in intensive, long-term therapy in an inpatient setting. The therapy emphasizes reducing self-harming behaviors, improving coping skills, exploring past traumatic experiences, and developing self-respect. This combination is the best form of therapy available for her disorder. Mary most likely has

Which of the following is an advantage of group therapy, aside from low cost?

Don has a cleanliness obsession that revolves around a fear of dirt and germs. His compulsion involves handwashing. In treatment for his disorder, Don is asked to touch all the dirty doorknobs in his therapist's office building and is told he cannot wash his hands. He and the therapist then sit together while Don tries to relax and overcome his feelings of extreme discomfort. This treatment

Jeremy and Julius met when they were clients of the same therapist, Dr. Miller. Jeremy, who had a diagnosis of depression, was surprised to hear that Julius, whose diagnosis was for panic disorder, was getting the very same treatment as he was from Dr. Miller. According to Barlow (2004), why might this be a problem?

Garrett's family is worried about his behavior. He no longer displays affection toward family members, refuses to bathe, and thinks that his neighbor's dog is sending him coded messages in his cereal. Garrett's family takes him to a mental health practitioner, who is most likely to treat him with

Brendon believes that he is worthless, other people do not like him, and he will never have satisfying interpersonal relationships. To counteract this belief, Brendon's therapist says to him, "Brendon, I like and appreciate you. I enjoy interacting with you. What do you think of that?" Soon, Brendon starts to think differently about himself. The therapist is using

Kathleen has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and is seeing a therapist who is focused on reducing her radical behaviors, discussing her past traumatic experiences, and helping her to develop a sense of independence and self-respect. Kathleen's therapist is most likely using

Thad needs to seek mental health care because he is experiencing intense anxiety. Which of the following providers is LEAST qualified to provide direct treatment to Thad?

Constanza just entered therapy for an eating disorder. She is starting to recognize how her role in the family affects her family members' treatment of her. She has started to change some of her behaviors; for example, she now stands up for herself when someone criticizes her. Accordingly, her parents are starting to treat her with more respect. The positive changes in the family's interactions makes sense if you look at the problem based on a(n)