Exam 15: Psychological Treatments

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

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)?

Priya has been depressed for the last year and has been hospitalized for the past three months because she is suicidal.Many of the "first-line" or typical treatments for depression have not been effective for Priya,including cognitive therapy and drug therapy.Which of the following forms of treatment would a psychiatrist be most likely to recommend for Priya?

Because bipolar disorder can include unusual thoughts that seem out of touch with reality,medications that are used to treat ________ may be effective for people with bipolar disorder.

In his practice,Dr.Howard uses the idea that because actions are learned,they can also be unlearned through classical and operant conditioning.Dr.Howard is most likely a ________ therapist.

Shoshanna works with a therapist who provides support while also improving her social skills through practice with others in a cost-effective manner.Shoshanna is most likely receiving ________ therapy.

Olga knows her therapist is using client-centered therapy when she

In addition to individual therapy,two other types of therapy are

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.

Ariel,who loves the color red and playing with blocks,was diagnosed with autism at four years of age.She has large deficits in social interactions and frequently exhibits rocking behavior. A) Discuss at least two factors that will make Ariel difficult to treat. B) Describe the method of treatment you would recommend for Ariel.What is the major complaint associated with this treatment?

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?

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?

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?

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

Rand gets very anxious when he is in an enclosed space.Every time he gets in an elevator,he thinks,"I will never get out of here alive." His therapist helps Rand by having him think instead,"The doors of the elevator closed correctly and they will open correctly in just a minute." His therapist is using

Malcolm is a mental health practitioner who sees clients with personality disorders.These clients should be ________ for Malcolm to treat because they ________.

The best way to determine if a psychological treatment is safe and effective is to

Electroconvulsive therapy may be a better treatment option than drugs for clients who

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

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.