Exam 15: Therapies

In the textbook example, a young man of the Xhosa culture of South Africa, who was said to have "ifufunyane," was later diagnosed with schizophrenia by a psychiatrist. The young man

Which of the following is NOT a danger signal in psychotherapy?

Hans Eysenck's study suggested that psychoanalysis simply took so long that patients experience

Credentials of counselors may be checked and other helpful information can be obtained from local branches of organizations, such as

Jacob Moreno believed that through psychodrama people

By focusing on feelings when counseling a friend, you can encourage the outpouring of emotion that is the basis for

Cognitive psychotherapy is based on the assumption that psychological problems are essentially caused by

You place a rubber band around your wrist. Every time you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk, you "pop" the rubber band as mild punishment. This self-management behavioral technique is known as __________.

"A psychological technique used to facilitate positive changes in a person's personality, behavior, or personal adjustment" defines

If you set your clock ten minutes fast, it may be easier to leave the house on time in the morning. Even though you know that the clock is fast, your departure is under which of the following regarding the clock?

Elizabeth is a psychologist who facilitates her clients in discovering insight into their condition by providing a psychologically safe environment and by acting as a psychological "mirror" to reflect their thoughts and feelings. However, Elizabeth does not give advice or provide strong guidance during this process. Therefore, Elizabeth would be considered a(n)__________ therapist.

Regarding the use of paraprofessionals for mental health services, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Hannah's therapist uses a directive approach in which he draws attention to Hannah's posture, voice, and gestures in order to help her become more aware of her perceptions and feelings in the "here and now." Hannah's therapist appears to be a(n)__________ therapist.

Which of the following is an element of positive mental health?

Psychotherapy is best defined as any technique used to treat a diagnosable mental disorder.

To be culturally skilled, a therapist must be able to do all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding the ancient approaches for treating mental illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Eli's therapist uses confrontation to challenge Eli to examine his values and choices and to take responsibility to become the person that he wants to become. For Eli, these therapy sessions have brought about a renewed sense of purpose and a reappraisal of what's important in life. Eli's therapist is most likely a(n)

A mute mental patient is first given a token each time he or she says a word. Next, tokens are given for speaking a complete sentence. Later, the patient is gradually required to speak more often, then to answer questions, and eventually to carry on a short conversation in order to receive tokens. This gradual improvement of the patient's communication skills is an example of

Humane treatment for the mentally ill was brought about by the work of Philippe Pinel, who literally unchained the "patients" in European asylums in 1793.