Exam 15: Psychological Therapies

Cognitive therapy is particularly effective in the treatment of __________.

Describe three of the four major categories of drugs used to treat psychological disorders, giving a brief explanation for how each type of drug works.

The term "unconditional positive regard" is associated with __________.

Language can be a barrier to effective psychotherapy, particularly when the cultural backgrounds of the client and therapist are different.

What is the process by which a client projects feelings about other individuals onto the psychoanalyst?

The hidden meaning of a dream is the __________ content, according to Freud.

Which therapeutic approach is MOST concerned about changing the problem behavior?

Define the behavior therapy technique called flooding.

Of the following, which type of therapist would be more interested in a client's past rather than his or her current situation?

Both therapists and clients play significant roles in therapy. In order for psychotherapy to be the most effective, __________.

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

A student finds himself hating a professor because the latter reminds him of his abusive father. In psychoanalytic terms, the student is exhibiting __________.

For which disorder was electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) originally developed as a treatment?

__________ are specifically trained to use biomedical therapies.

Dr. Ahmad listens to Aaliyah's statements and then restates what he feels is Aaliyah's message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Ahmad practicing?

Which of the following does humanistic therapy emphasize?

When selecting a therapist, it seems that White men and women who are of middle income __________.

What are some basic proactive strategies for taking care of your mental and physical health?

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called __________.

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