Exam 15: Therapies

If your therapist tends to focus on issues of death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness, he or she would probably be classified as a(n)__________ therapist.

Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to

Helen was the chairperson for her club's booth at the springfest event at her college. She spent weeks coordinating the work list and getting the prizes together. On the day of the event, a light rain began and there was not a big turn-out, but everyone there seemed to have had a good time. Helen thought the whole event was a "horrible" failure. According to Aaron Beck, Helen is exhibiting

Peter's therapist refuses to react with shock or disapproval to anything Peter relates to him about his thoughts and feelings. Peter's therapist is providing

In client-centered therapy, the process of rephrasing or repeating thoughts and feelings expressed by clients so they can become aware of what they are saying is known as

Joseph is a retired carpenter and the father of one of the counselors in the mental health program. Joseph volunteers his time at the mental health center to teach crafts during the day programs. The clients find him very warm and understanding. Joseph would be considered a(n)

In a technique called the mirror technique, a wife who was upset about fights with her husband would

Although Michael's mother had planned to take seven-year-old Michael to a specialist to be evaluated for his hyperactivity, his hyperactivity has decreased so much in the last several weeks that she cancelled the appointment. Michael's improvement would be an example of

Leonard becomes silent when his therapist asks him about his relationship with his mother. As the therapist continues to explore this area of Leonard's life, Leonard either skips sessions or arrives late. In psychoanalytic terms, Leonard is exhibiting

Jan likes her psychotherapist and believes that they both agree on the goals for her therapy. Often Jan wants to just engage her therapist in "small talk," but the therapist tends to insist that they stick with the therapy plan. Jan was also surprised that the therapist told her that it was up to her whether she wanted to talk with her friends about what was taking place in therapy. According to your textbook, this therapist

Lamont's therapist helps him construct a list of fear-producing situations involving heights. His therapist then teaches Lamont exercises that produce deep relaxation. Once Lamont is relaxed, he attempts the first item on the list, which is "standing on a chair." The first item is repeated until Lamont feels no anxiety. He then proceeds to the second item "climbing a small stepladder." During the next six weeks, this procedure continues until Lamont performs the last item of "flying in an airplane." Lamont and his therapist are using

Roger Vogler and his associates helped alcoholics to stop drinking by linking the alcohol with immediate discomfort by using

According to logotherapy, which of the following adds greatly to one's psychological well-being?

In one national survey, nine out of ten people who have sought mental health care said their lives improved as a result of the treatment. Describe three different factors that could bias these results; and explain how a therapy's value could be determined scientifically.

A group of people who share a particular type of problem and provide mutual support to one another is known as a(n)________ group.

Which of the following requires surgery but allows for electrical stimulation of targeted brain regions?

Which of the following is often used to treat major mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, and is typically administered by psychiatrists?

Tabor, an ex-addict, now works in the mental health program that he once attended. For the new clients coming to this drug program, Tabor, who has "been there," tends to be more approachable than the doctors. Tabor is a

Dr. Francine Shapiro's technique for treating traumatic memories and posttraumatic stress is called

A therapy does not always have to be used to solve problems and crises; it can also be used to