Question 1

Maggie's fear of flying is treated by exposing her through a headset to a three-dimensional,computer-generated "world" in which she can experience walking onto a plane,being seated,and taking off.This computerized environment that responds to Maggie's head movements is part of a behavioral therapy known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maggie's fear of flying is treated by...

Question 2

Gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining relaxation describes the therapy technique known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining...

Question 3

According to Sigmund Freud,when a client suddenly begins to whine and argue and treat the therapist like he does his mother,the process of resistance is occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You place a rubber band around your wrist.Every time you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk,you "pop" the rubber band as mild punishment.This self-management behavioral technique is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You place a rubber band around your...

Question 5

Jack considers himself to be a total failure in every aspect of his life because he failed one college class,a distortion of thinking that cognitive therapists call overgeneralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A new medical technique that uses magnetic pulses to temporarily block activity in specific
parts of the brain and has been shown to be effective in the treatment of compulsive gambling
and obsessive-compulsive disorder is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new medical technique that uses magnetic...

Question 7

In client-centered therapy,the process of rephrasing or repeating thoughts and feelings expressed by clients so they can become aware of what they are saying is known as __________.

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The answer of In client-centered therapy,the process of rephrasing or...

Question 8

Describe the four basic techniques used in Freudian psychoanalysis,and explain the purpose of each.

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The answer of Describe the four basic techniques used in...

Question 9

A therapy in which clients act out personal conflicts and feelings in the presence of others,who play supporting roles,is called psychodrama.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rational-emotive behavior therapy was developed by __________.

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The answer of Rational-emotive behavior therapy was developed by __________....

Question 11

Explain how Albert Ellis uses his A-B-C analysis in rational-emotive behavior therapy,list the three core ideas from which most irrational beliefs originate,and describe how REBT therapists would attempt to change these beliefs.

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The answer of Explain how Albert Ellis uses his A-B-C...

Question 12

Lee Ann's psychotherapist draws attention to Lee Ann's posture,voice,and gestures in order to help Lee Ann to become fully aware of her feelings so she can "take care of unfinished business." Lee Ann's therapist is most likely a(n)__________ psychotherapist.

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The answer of Lee Ann's psychotherapist draws attention to Lee...

Question 13

During the Middle Ages,the treatment for abnormal behavior was exorcism,which often involved physical torture in order to make the body an inhospitable place for the devil to reside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare the three humanistic therapies of client-centered therapy,existential therapy,and Gestalt therapy,including how each promotes personal growth and the major techniques used in each.

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The answer of Compare the three humanistic therapies of client-centered...

Question 15

Desensitization can be completed in one session for some fears,such as riding in an elevator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A type of psychosurgery that involves disconnecting the frontal sections of the cortex from other areas of the brain is called a(n)prefrontal __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of psychosurgery that involves disconnecting...

Question 17

An approach that utilizes classical conditioning in helping individuals suppress an undesirable response by associating it with uncomfortable stimuli is called __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approach that utilizes classical conditioning in...

Question 18

A caring relationship that unites a therapist and a client in working to solve the client's problems is referred to as the __________.

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The answer of A caring relationship that unites a therapist...

Question 19

Since cognitive and behavioral therapies directly change troublesome thoughts and actions,these therapies would be considered insight therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Therapies that tend to focus on issues of death,freedom,isolation,and meaninglessness would be classified as __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Therapies that tend to focus on issues...

Exam 15: D: Therapies

Gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining relaxation describes the therapy technique known as __________.

According to Sigmund Freud,when a client suddenly begins to whine and argue and treat the therapist like he does his mother,the process of resistance is occurring.

You place a rubber band around your wrist.Every time you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk,you "pop" the rubber band as mild punishment.This self-management behavioral technique is known as __________.

Jack considers himself to be a total failure in every aspect of his life because he failed one college class,a distortion of thinking that cognitive therapists call overgeneralization.

A new medical technique that uses magnetic pulses to temporarily block activity in specific parts of the brain and has been shown to be effective in the treatment of compulsive gambling and obsessive-compulsive disorder is called __________.

In client-centered therapy,the process of rephrasing or repeating thoughts and feelings expressed by clients so they can become aware of what they are saying is known as __________.

Describe the four basic techniques used in Freudian psychoanalysis,and explain the purpose of each.

A therapy in which clients act out personal conflicts and feelings in the presence of others,who play supporting roles,is called psychodrama.

Rational-emotive behavior therapy was developed by __________.

Explain how Albert Ellis uses his A-B-C analysis in rational-emotive behavior therapy,list the three core ideas from which most irrational beliefs originate,and describe how REBT therapists would attempt to change these beliefs.

Lee Ann's psychotherapist draws attention to Lee Ann's posture,voice,and gestures in order to help Lee Ann to become fully aware of her feelings so she can "take care of unfinished business." Lee Ann's therapist is most likely a(n)__________ psychotherapist.

During the Middle Ages,the treatment for abnormal behavior was exorcism,which often involved physical torture in order to make the body an inhospitable place for the devil to reside.

Compare the three humanistic therapies of client-centered therapy,existential therapy,and Gestalt therapy,including how each promotes personal growth and the major techniques used in each.

Desensitization can be completed in one session for some fears,such as riding in an elevator.

A type of psychosurgery that involves disconnecting the frontal sections of the cortex from other areas of the brain is called a(n)prefrontal __________.

An approach that utilizes classical conditioning in helping individuals suppress an undesirable response by associating it with uncomfortable stimuli is called __________ therapy.

A caring relationship that unites a therapist and a client in working to solve the client's problems is referred to as the __________.

Since cognitive and behavioral therapies directly change troublesome thoughts and actions,these therapies would be considered insight therapies.

Therapies that tend to focus on issues of death,freedom,isolation,and meaninglessness would be classified as __________ therapies.