Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  token economies 
B)  aversion therapy 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  flooding

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fritz Perls 
B)  Max Wertheimer 
C)  Rollo May 
D)  Albert Ellis

Question 3

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative transference 
B)  desensitization 
C)  behavioral contracting 
D)  aversive conditioning

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You seem troubled by the reaction to your work." 
B)  "Let's focus on your relationship with your father." 
C)  "Why do you think that everyone must appreciate your work?" 
One that Rogers would use. 
D)  "Say the first thing that comes to your mind; don't censor anything because I want to know what is truly on your mind."

Question 5

Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for every problem 
B)  all psychotherapies can be used to treat any problem 
C)  Gestalt psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for any problem 
D)  no one psychotherapy worked for every type of problem

Question 6

Person-centered therapy has its roots in:

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic psychology. 
B)  the medical model. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  the cognitive model.

Question 7

Family counseling is a form of ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic 
B)  group 
C)  self-help 
D)  informal

Question 8

Alcoholics Anonymous is a particularly well-known ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic therapy group 
B)  desensitization group 
C)  self-help group 
D)  structured behavior therapy group

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt approach 
B)  humanistic approach 
C)  group approach 
D)  behavioral approach

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  tardive dyskinesia 
B)  agranulocytosis 
C)  synesthesia 
D)  neuromalignant disorder

Question 11

Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic therapy 
B)  Gestalt therapy 
C)  psychodynamic therapy 
D)  group therapy

Exam 15: Psychological Therapies