Exam 15: Psychological Therapies

Which of the following therapies has been successful across multiple settings in the establishment of desirable behaviors and modification of problem behaviors?

Which of the following is a leading figure in Gestalt therapy?

Every time Jeanie opens her cigarette case or uses her lighter, she gets a painful electric shock. Jeanie's friends and family have been asked not to give her any cigarettes or light any for her, so she must use her own lighter if she wants to smoke. Eventually, Jeanie loses her desire to smoke, thanks to ________.

Imagine if Sigmund Freud were to go to Carl Rogers for therapy. Freud's major complaint is depression due to distress over the lack of positive response to his theories. What is Rogers most likely to say during their session?

Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that ________.

Person-centered therapy has its roots in:

Family counseling is a form of ________ therapy.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a particularly well-known ________.

Ellington is directive in his approach with clients. He pays close attention to body language and often focuses on a client's denied past. What type of therapeutic approach is Dr. Ellington using?

Prolonged use of antipsychotic medication can lead to a side effect called ________, which is characterized by involuntary facial and tongue movements (e.g., grimacing, constant chewing), or repetitive involuntary jerks or dance-like movements of the arms and legs.

Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach?