Exam 14: Treatment

Most of the techniques employed by cognitive-behavior therapists are designed to help the client identify his or her ______________________ so that they can be challenged and replaced.

This was the first and also the most expensive and time-consuming type of therapy.

This biological treatment involves placing an electromagnetic coil on the scalp to send short electromagnetic pulses through the skull, gently stimulating the cerebral cortex.

All of the following beliefs are typical of psychodynamic therapists, EXCEPT:

Randomized control trails do not take into account the simple fact that some therapists are better than others and some therapy relationships are better than others.

The dodo bird verdict applies to SSRI drugs: No one of these drugs is more effective overall than any other.

Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy are generally effective more quickly than other modern therapeutic approaches.

The primary difference between self-help support groups and group therapy is that in a self-help group

While a patient is engaged in free association, a classical psychoanalyst might remain out of view of the patient in order to facilitate analysis of this important therapeutic technique.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) differ from tricyclic antidepressants because SSRIs

According to behavior therapists, a person may be unconsciously consumed with rage toward another-say, a parent, sibling, or employer-while consciously experiencing only positive emotions toward that person.

Carl Rogers is known for the development of this type of therapy that stresses the importance of the therapist extending unconditional positive regard and acceptance to the client regardless of the client's behavior or personal characteristics.

The main goal of classical psychoanalysis is for the patient to obtain accurate self-knowledge, particularly about his or her unconscious motives. This knowledge is called

These antidepressants inhibit the brain's reuptake of several neurotransmitters, primarily norepinephrine and serotonin, thus prolonging activity of these chemicals at synapses.

____________________ refers to the psychoanalytic belief that patients in therapy may transfer their feelings about their spouse or parent onto the therapist.

Benzodiazepines are the most common class of medications known as

In studies of psychotherapy, an effective treatment is one that reduce symptoms of distress to a point of

This label is given to lithium, anticonvulsants, and second-generation antipsychotics, when they are prescribed to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Increasing numbers of clinicians have realized that effective treatment must address the biological, psychological, and social lives of each individual.

While navigating the anxiety hierarchy, the client simultaneously engages in relaxation exercises, such as progressive muscle relaxation, in a technique known as ___________________________.