Exam 12: Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Psychoanalysis was a therapy technique designed by

Systematic desensitization is based on the principles of operant conditioning.

Melcia's parents were surprised to learn that _______________ therapy is the most likely to be effective in the treatment of their daughter,even though her disorder,autism,has biological origins.

After a long period of controlled trials,the FDA approves a drug for the treatment of school-age boys with ADHD.Once it is approved,doctors are permitted to prescribe it

_______________ emphasized the importance of the therapist's warmth and empathy,an idea now endorsed by many therapists.

A salt,called lithium carbonate,often helps people who suffer from bipolar disorder.

A therapist whose approach is based on the concept of mindfulness and acceptance is likely to tell a client,

Antipsychotic drugs also are called neuroleptics.

Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy.How can it affect the validity of testimonials from clients?

Bill has always had a terrible fear of dogs that causes problems in his life.He tells you that his therapist is having him look at pictures of dogs while trying to remain relaxed.His next step will be to begin interacting with actual dogs and learning to remain relaxed.You might want to reassure him that __________ is often quite successful.

Which of the behavioral therapy techniques requires clients to keep careful data on the frequency and the consequences of the behavior to be changed?

Over the years,the breach between scientists and therapists has widened,creating what is commonly called the scientist-practitioner gap.One reason for the growing split has been the

The technique invented by Albert Ellis,known as ______________,is a form of cognitive therapy.

_______________ is often more effective than medication in the treatment of panic disorder,generalized anxiety disorder,and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr.Feldman is a cognitive-behavioral therapist whose approach to helping clients has been greatly influenced by Buddhism.It is likely that his therapeutic approach is based on the concepts of

_______________ would be most likely to challenge the client's thoughts directly,showing him why certain thoughts are irrational and misguided.

Murray is a bright student,but he procrastinates.He puts off writing term papers and gets incompletes which eventually become Fs.Murray's therapist has Murray write down his thoughts about work,read the thoughts as if someone else had said them,and then write a rational response to each one.The treatment method used to help Murray deal with his problem is

The _______________ school of therapy has,as one of its primary goals,modification of irrational or unvalidated beliefs.

A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking an enzyme that deactivates these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat

Yani has spent the last five years receiving traditional psychoanalysis.How is the concept of "justification of effort" likely to affect his response when his friend asks Yani whether he would recommend this type of therapy?