Exam 16: Therapies

Alexander,a 16-year-old,tells his therapist that he is a failure as he has been performing poorly in his new school.In response to Alexander's statement,the therapist asks him to explore other reasons for his failure,such as adjustment difficulties with respect to his new school,lack of friends,and so on.In this scenario,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Alexander's therapist?

Which of the following individuals would be benefitted from systematic desensitization?

In the context of drug therapies,antianxiety drugs are commonly known as

In the context of group therapy,which of the following key terms refers to group members supporting one another with advice and sympathy and learning that they have something to offer others?

A therapist who implements the cognitive restructuring technique believes that _____ are the causes of abnormal behavior.

Which of the following psychotherapies is recommended for Karen who is at the terminal stage of lung cancer to cope with this illness?

Which of the following individuals is undergoing systematic desensitization?

In the context of antianxiety drugs,beta blockers block the activation of receptors that control heart rate.

Which of the following statements is true regarding well-being therapy (WBT)?

In the context of psychotherapy,evidence-based treatment refers to the

Nina tells her therapist that she has a fear of heights.In response to Nina's statement,her therapist asks her to count backwards from 100 when she encounters such a situation.In this scenario,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Nina's therapist?

Justin is an 8-year-old boy who suffers from autism.He has been brought to Sasha,a behavioral therapist,by his mother as he constantly engages in self-harming behavior.In this scenario,which of the following techniques is most likely to be implemented by Sasha to curb Justin's self-harming behavior?

Luke is suffering from schizophrenia and has been administered Risperdal,an atypical antipsychotic medication.According to this information,which of the following side effects is he most likely to experience as a result of the intake of this drug?

Brian's therapist has asked him to count backwards from 100 when he starts to feel anxious.This is an example of the _____ cognitive therapy technique.

In psychoanalysis,the term transference refers to

Avril is suffering from major depressive disorder and has been administered Elavil,a tricyclic drug.According to this information,which of the following side effects is she likely to experience as a result of the intake of this drug?

Which of the following is a cognitive therapy technique in which clients rate their emotions in order to gain a perspective of their situation?

Kendall's therapist has asked her to imagine a large "X" when she begins to think about things that make her anxious.According to this information,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Kendall's therapist?

Which of the following individuals is likely to benefit from well-being therapy (WBT)?

Who among the following is most likely practicing humanistic therapy?