Exam 14: Mental Health Therapies

Josh is a person with an anxiety disorder. His therapist confronts Josh's unhealthy ways of thinking and tries to get him to change his interpretation of events. Josh is most likely undergoing ____.

Charles wishes to stop his behavior of eating several pints of ice cream every day. He works with a therapist to imagine ice cream containers filled with worms whenever he has an urge for ice cream. This is an example of the technique of ____.

In client-centered therapy, empathy is communicated to the client by ____.

Dr. Grogan is a therapist who uses learning principles to change maladaptive behavior. What type of therapy does Dr. Grogan most likely use?

If you have participated in an environment in which something like gold stars were given for appropriate behavior, and a certain number of gold stars earned something like an ice cream treat, you have been involved in a ____.

Gerald's therapist tries to be open and honest with her feelings in order to set an example and to show that relationships can be built on trust and honesty. Through these efforts, Gerald's therapist is demonstrating ____.

The humanistic therapist is most likely to use techniques that ____ the client.

Nat has been plagued with bouts of anxiety for quite some time. He met with Dr. Ustaff who suggested either referral to a psychiatrist for medications or a psychologist for psychotherapy. Nat asks your opinion on drug therapy versus psychotherapy. What advice could you give him?

The antidepressant ____ influences the norepinephrine and dopamine systems and is also used for tobacco cessation treatment.

Describe three methods that are employed in traditional psychoanalysis.

The medication Xanax would be most likely prescribed for which of the following?

An eclectic approach to therapy reflects a ____ approach.

Claire and her therapist have a collaborative relationship that is built on mutual respect and trust. Claire and her therapist have established a positive ____.

Aversion therapy has been used as a therapy for ____.

Which type of therapy is most likely to emphasize a safe environment for self-exploration?

In psychoanalysis, the purpose of free association is to ____.

Describe two behavior therapy techniques that are based on operant conditioning principles.

A client-centered therapist is most likely to ____.

How did Aaron Beck view the relationship between client and therapist?

The first step is Aaron Beck's therapeutic approach is ____.