Exam 15: Psychological Treatments

Janice wants to overcome her fear of snakes.One therapist says she should get over it all at once,and he suggests visiting a pet store and holding a live snake until she no longer feels anxious.A second therapist suggests that she visualize a variety of increasingly scary snakes while trying to remain relaxed.To treat Janice's phobia,the first therapist is suggesting ________,whereas the second therapist is proposing ________.

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

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood disturbances that may range from major depression to mania.However,the treatment for bipolar focuses on ________ rather than ________.

Arnold is working with a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder.Although he will be treating the client with cognitive-behavioral therapy,Arnold would also like to prescribe a psychotropic medication to help relieve some of the client's symptoms.Arnold should most likely try a(n)

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

Counseling psychologists typically differ from clinical psychologists in that they

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?

Abraham is receiving therapy that helps him to evaluate the emotional expressions of others,effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication,and express affection to family and friends.It is most likely that Abraham has

Parker,a clinical psychologist,will have the most difficult time treating which of the following clients?

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

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some clients with mild to moderate depression respond well to ________,whereas clients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression may respond better to ________.

Eric is terrified of cows.In his first session with a therapist,Eric is instructed in some deep-breathing exercises to create a calm state.Then,the therapist prompts Eric to visualize a mildly fear-provoking situation involving driving past a field of cows.Eric's therapist is using

Jerome is afraid of the ocean.In order to help him overcome his fear,Jerome's therapist suggests that they immediately go swim in the ocean for 30 minutes.Jerome's therapist is using the ________ technique.

Alberto has antisocial personality disorder,and in addition to therapeutic sessions,his doctor would like to prescribe a psychotropic medication to treat his symptoms.The doctor may have some small success with all of the following EXCEPT

Sarabi has symptoms of bipolar disorder.Her doctor decides that the best course of treatment to alleviate all of Sarabi's symptoms is

Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a ________ therapist using ________.

Which of the following people is Roman,a paraprofessional,best able to help?

Inka,a 15-year-old,is in family therapy. A) Describe this type of treatment,including a description of its major therapeutic goal. B) How does the systems approach relate to this treatment?

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

Simone is a practitioner who teaches clients to relax as they are progressively exposed to a feared stimuli or situation without being able to act in any way to reduce their fears.Simone is using ________,a technique used in ________ therapy.