Exam 13: Psychological Therapies

Which therapy does NOT assume that many psychological problems are the result of internal thoughts and feelings?

Which approach assumes that disorders come from illogical, irrational cognitions, and that changing the thinking patterns to more rational, logical ones will relieve the symptoms of the disorder?

Freud believed that many psychological problems were the result of:

In the wake of the recent BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, there has been an increase in reported cases of _________. Some researchers are finding that virtual reality exposure therapy has helped with the treatment Of these problems.

Systematic desensitization is especially useful as a treatment for:

At Skinner Elementary School, teachers pass out "skinner bucks" to students who turn in papers on time, obey the teacher, and finish their homework. The paper "bucks" can be traded in at the end of the week for special treats or game-playing time on the classroom computer. This system most resembles a ________.

A therapist challenges what she sees as her client's irrational and self-defeating thoughts. Her goal is to help her client change these thoughts into more rational, helpful, positive thoughts. In addition, she wants to help her client develop strategies that can be used to cope with future problems. She is probably a ______________ therapist.

The process of learning through the observation and imitation of others is called ______.

Dr. Stevenson, a therapist, states "I promote rational thinking to alleviate distressing feelings and behaviors." Dr. Stevenson is probably a ________ therapist.

Elyn was recently treated with electroconvulsive therapy. She is mostly likely experiencing which psychological disorder?

Bob has been under a physician's care for depression. Although his symptoms have disappeared and he has suffered no major side effects, he has had to go on a severely restricted diet since his treatment began and be careful about eating certain smoked, fermented, or pickled foods, and drinking certain beverages. In addition, he needs to be careful about taking other medications due to a risk of severe high blood pressure. Bob's doctor has probably been treating him with ______.

Your friend has applied to several medical schools. After receiving one rejection letter, she concludes that she will not be admitted to any school and feels depressed. Your friend is engaging in ___________.

Describe the role of the therapeutic alliance in successful therapy.

You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia. Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including withdrawal, apathy, and reduced communication. Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?

Therapy that depends on identifying and changing distorted thinking and unrealistic beliefs is ______ therapy.

Therapeutic approaches that are based on the belief that all normal and abnormal behavior is learned are ______ therapies.

A type of therapy in which several clients meet regularly to discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ______ therapy.

Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck?

Family counseling is a form of ______ therapy.

Which of the following therapists has used modeling to treat phobias?