Exam 15: Psychological Therapies

Gestalt therapy is considered __________, often confronting clients about the statements they have made. Instead of simply reflecting back clients' statements, a Gestalt therapist uses a number of planned experiences to help clients become more aware of their own feelings.

Which of the following is one of the criticisms of cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies?

The kind of therapy that uses biological treatments such as medication, surgical methods, and electrical shock treatments to bring about changes in the person's disordered behavior is called __________.

Which technique removes a reinforcer to reduce the frequency of a behavior?

What did Carl Rogers view as a cause of most personal difficulties?

During free association, a client may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the client's willingness to verbalize?

Catherine runs a weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, and several dozen members come every week. In addition, each week some new members show up to see what the group is all about, and some members who were there the previous week do not return. Which of the following is most likely true about Catherine?

Which of the following drugs is used to treat depression?

In general, antipsychotic drugs work by __________.

Making someone who is afraid of snakes handle dozens of snakes in an effort to get him to overcome his fear is called __________.

__________ therapies have had considerable success in treating many types of disorders, including depression, stress disorders, anxiety disorders, and even some types of schizophrenia.

A technique that assumes it is impossible to be relaxed and anxious at the same time is __________.

Owen and his wife are having trouble communicating and getting along with one another. Which type of therapy is MOST likely to help them with their problems?

Why might group therapy be more useful than individual psychotherapy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of group therapy? Describe two types of group therapy.

A disadvantage of group therapy is that it can only be used alone and not in combination with any other form of therapy.

Which type of therapy is based on various learning principles?

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

Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach?

What is the basic goal of systematic desensitization?

Electroconvulsive therapy is used to alleviate __________.