Exam 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders-Part E

Over time,Heather has begun to feel a strong emotional attachment to her therapist,treating him like a father figure.This example represents the process of:

Which method is NOT used to treat major depressive disorder?

One of the most common treatments of depression is to use selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),which work by:

The two main types of treatments for mental disorders are:

_____ involves repeated exposure to bright light.

_____ therapy,a common therapy used to treat anxiety and depression,stresses that some behaviors are not controlled through rational thought,but nevertheless there are ways of helping people to think more rationally when thought does play a role.

Which statement about psychological disorders is FALSE?

In a _____,neither the participant nor the researcher is informed about the treatment that the participant is receiving.

In what type of therapy is the token economy technique used?

According to Freud,the goal of psychoanalysis is for the client to understand _____ by developing _____.

Cognitive therapy focuses on:

_____ have a master's degree,are often employed by government or private social service agencies,and are trained to work with people with mental disorders who are in dire circumstances,such as poverty,homelessness,or severe family conflict.

_____ illness is a symptom or a disorder that occurs as a result of a medical or psychotherapeutic treatment itself as a result of the therapist's mistaken belief that the client has a certain disorder.

What form of psychodynamic therapy focuses on helping clients improve their current relationships?

Alison and her therapist have agreed that Alison will control the length and frequency of her sessions.Her therapist also tries not to give advice but instead rephrases Alison's concerns to help Alison feel safe expressing her thoughts and feelings.Which type of therapy is Alison likely undergoing?