Exam 15: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Although this type of psychotherapy has its origins in the psychodynamic school of thought,it is not considered a true psychodynamic therapy,because it combines humanistic and cognitive-behavioral interventions.

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn.You say,"I'll take 'History of Therapies' for $100." The answer is,"He began the movement for humane treatment of the mentally ill." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ______________.

A client at a mental institution is rewarded for improved grooming habits with coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes.This technique is called ______.

What is a major goal of the Gestalt therapist?

Bilateral anterior cingulotomy has been performed in cases of ________ that have not responded to other therapy techniques.

Azdah's teenage son fails his mathematics exam due to lack of studying.She immediately assumes that it is her fault.Azdah is engaging in ___________.

An advantage to group therapy is that groups ______.

Which of the following is an advantage of self-help groups?

____________ therapies have been used not only to treat mental disorders but also to help people make career choices,deal with workplace problems,and as a form of marriage counseling.

Dr.Graham listens to Maria's statements and then restates what he feels is Maria's message and describes her emotions.What type of therapy is Dr.Graham practicing?

For which disorder was electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)originally developed as a treatment?

Bob has been under a physician's care for depression.Although his symptoms have disappeared and he has suffered no major side effects,he has had to go on a severely restricted diet since his treatment began and be careful about eating certain smoked,fermented,or pickled foods,and drinking certain beverages.In addition,he needs to be careful about taking other medications due to a risk of severe high blood pressure.Bob's doctor has probably been treating him with ______.

Kaleem wants to see a therapist because he feels he has negative thoughts and would like to change his way of thinking.Because he is on a limited budget,he would like to choose a type of therapy that is relatively short-term and inexpensive.Which of the following therapies would best meet Kaleem's needs?

When someone "jumps to conclusions," Beck would say that he or she is suffering from a distortion in thought called ______________.

The first truly organized effort to house mentally ill persons began in England in the 16^th century and took place at _________________.

_________ strengthens a response by following it with the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

What are two of the major classes of antidepressant drugs?

Omar is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to keep a journal by his bed and write down his dreams immediately upon awakening.Omar brings his journal to therapy and discusses his dreams with his therapist.Omar's therapist is attempting to do which of the following?

Some drugs that combat depression work by ____________.

Systematic desensitization is a therapy method used in treating phobias that involves progressive relaxation and exposure to the feared object.