Exam 13: Therapies for Psychological Disorders

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

The focus of cognitive therapies is on

Which of the following would be considered a form of behavioral therapy?

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of

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.

Which drugs are most effective in treating which psychological problems? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using medication to treat such problems?

Steve is 21 years old and has never gone on a date. His parents are concerned and take him to see a therapist. The therapist tells Steve to lie down on the couch and relax. The therapist sits behind Steve and asks him to say whatever comes into his head. Steve eventually talks about his fear of women, which leads him to think about his early experiences with women: his mother, her friends, his teachers, and so on. Steve is using

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

Hiram has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors by watching his brother receive attention for hitting and biting and then imitating his behavior. Hiram has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors by using which of the following techniques?

Bob has been under a physician's care for bipolar disorder. Bob's doctor is most likely to prescribe which of the following to treat Bob's disorder?

A self-help support group would be most likely to be useful in

Neo-Freudian analysts differ from classic psychoanalysts in that they emphasize

Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using

The content of the unconscious mind is the focus of ________ therapy.

A therapist is interested in helping her client get a clearer understanding of his motives, thoughts, and feelings. This therapist is most likely to be a(n) ________ therapist.

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the ________ between client and therapist.

Which of the following is a therapy based on the principles of operant conditioning?

Behavior therapists believe that both normal and abnormal behaviors develop

The problem with a ________ therapist who encourages a patient to express his or her anger is that this may actually increase the patient's aggressive behaviors.