Exam 11: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

__________________ is where data from a large number of studies are statistically combined to create impressions of the data that is being studied.

Most psychologists agree that therapy works,regardless of the brand of therapy you experience.

Short-term therapy that focuses on the context of current social relationships is known as _____________ therapy.

The branch of psychology that focuses on the prevention and minimization of psychological disorders in the community is called _____________ psychology.

Because no single type of psychotherapy is invariably more effective for every individual,some therapists use a(n)____________ approach to therapy.

A form of therapy that attempts to restructure a person's belief system into a more realistic,rational,and logical set of views by challenging dysfunctional beliefs that maintain irrational behavior is called _______________ behavior therapy.

Explain the behavioral treatment approach to therapy.

How is unconditional positive regard defined?

Recovery without treatment is known as ______________.

Psychologically based therapy,or ____________,is treatment in which a trained professional,a therapist,uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological difficulties and disorders,resolve problems in living,or bring about personal growth.

The underlying rationale of ________________ therapy is that people have control of their behavior,can make choices about their lives,and are essentially responsible for solving their own problems.

The behavioral technique of exposure allows the maladaptive response of anxiety or avoidance to extinguish.Research shows that this approach is generally as effective as systematic desensitization.

Jane has entered treatment for substance abuse issues.Part of her treatment includes meeting with other people who have the same substance abuse issues.Jane is likely engaging in ______________ therapy.

The technique that asks people to say aloud whatever comes to mind,regardless of its apparent irrelevance or senselessness,is called _________________.

A form of therapy that attempts to restructure a person's belief system into a more realistic,rational,and logical set of views by challenging dysfunctional beliefs that maintain irrational behavior is called _______________ behavior therapy.

Based on the data that has been collected,what conclusions can we draw about the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

Drugs used to treat disorders that prevent manic episodes of bipolar disorder are known as _________________.

Anna has schizophrenia and needs medications to control her symptoms.Anna needs to undergo ____________ therapy.

The old generation of antipsychotics was called atypical antipsychotics;they have many side effects that interfere with treatment.

Medications that improve a severely depressed patient's mood and feeling of well-being are known as ____________ drugs.