Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

A therapist and client are working together to identify the client's false beliefs and cognitive distortions.The therapist and client then plan tasks that will allow them to test the client's thoughts and beliefs.The therapist and client are most likely using ____ therapy.

Your therapist is helping you to overcome irrational thoughts you have developed.Specifically,he asks you to complete "homework" to help you challenge your false beliefs.Your therapist likely adheres to the principles of ____ therapy.

Chuck has a fear of teddy bears.Every time he gets near a teddy bear,he has panic attacks.His therapist has a few tiny teddy bears in her office and has shown Chuck how to hold a teddy bear and not become afraid of it.Chuck practices holding a tiny teddy bear at home.What behavioral technique is Chuck's therapist using?

Therapist: "I trust your judgment regarding continuation of your treatment.I want to help you become aware of your feelings and actions,but I know you can help yourself.I accept and support your decision." Which psychotherapist is most likely to say this?

Mrs.Burger decides to take her son Neal to a psychologist because he constantly picks his nose in public.Which of the following would be emphasized in a behavioral assessment of Neal's problem?

When medication and talking psychotherapy proves to be ineffective in treating Cameron's depression,doctors choose to use another approach.Cameron most likely ____.

A patient says,"I am really angry at my boss." Ara,his therapist,responds,"Focusing on your boss will miss the point.The real cause of your anger can be found in your childhood." Ara is most likely following the ____ approach.

While it is unrealistic to expect all therapists to be equally effective with clients of all sociocultural backgrounds,diversity training can be an effective way to increase a therapist's ____.

Bob's therapist designs a program to help him quit drinking.Specifically,he induces nausea each time Bob drinks an alcoholic beverage.Bob's therapist is using a behavioral technique known as ____.

Horace's therapist says,"Okay,Horace.In your dream,you saw a wall between you and your children.Talk to that wall,tell that wall how you feel about it." Horace is most likely seeing a ____ therapist.

Werner is a traditional psychoanalyst and is treating Betty for problems with anxiety.Werner's techniques for treatment would probably involve ____.

Which statement about the cultural influences on the choice of psychotherapy is true?

The basic assumption underlying biological therapies is that ____.

Marsha slumped down into her seat as her therapy session began.Her eyes are red,and it is obvious that she has been crying.When her Gestalt therapist asks her how she is doing,she replies,"Oh,I'm just fine." Marsha's therapist will most likely handle the discrepancy between Marsha's behavior and her response by ____.

During their therapy session,it is clear to Dr.Brennan that Seeley has some illogical beliefs.Whenever he sees someone laughing,he's convinced they are laughing at him.He also harbors the notion that everyone dislikes him when they initially meet him.As a follower of Beck's therapy approach,Dr.Brennan plans to help Seeley confront his ____.

What is a community support service designed to help individuals develop the social and occupational skills necessary for semi-independent living?

"To combat alcoholism we should educate people and help them find jobs and safe homes.Waiting until people turn to alcohol and then giving them therapy to help them quit is a backward approach,to say the least." The person quoted here is probably a ____ psychologist.

Behavior therapy relies mainly on ____ conditioning,while behavior modification relies mainly on ____ conditioning.

Gretchen has just been diagnosed with depression,and her therapist prescribed Elavil as an antidepressant.Gretchen's therapist is most likely a ____.

Which factor allows the client to reveal information during therapy without fear that the information will be repeated to anyone else?