Ch 15 – PSY 100 – Flashcards

To help Woody conquer his fear of driving, Dr. Furlong develops a treatment plan that includes shaping, positive reinforcement, systematic desensitization, and challenging Woody's irrational beliefs. Dr. Furlong is probably practicing which form of psychotherapy? a. virtual reality (VR) therapy b. short-term dynamic therapy (STDT) c. cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) d. interpersonal therapy (IPT)

One advantage that group therapy has over individual therapy is that: a. group therapy can be conducted by non-professionals and untrained group members b. group members receive helpful feedback and support from one another c. clients are more relaxed in a group than they are in individual therapy. d. group therapy is more effective than individual therapy

What general conclusion can be drawn about the effectiveness of psychotherapy? a. Psychotherapy is significantly more effective than no treatment. b. Psychotherapy is about as effective as receiving no treatment c. Client-centered therapy tends to be much more effective than cognitive or behavior therapies d. Psychoanalytic therapy is significantly more effective than cognitive or behavior therapies

What were the results of controlled research studies that compared eye movement desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) with a "sham" or placebo version of EMDR? a. EMDR was about twice as effective as the sham EMDR therapy b. The sham EMDR therapy was more effective for patients with anxiety disorders, but EMDR was more effective for patients with depression. c. The sham EMDR therapy was just as effective as EMDR. d. Patients treated with the sham EMDR therapy improved, but patients treated with EMDR got worse and eventually developed additional psychological symptoms

The term eclecticism refers to: a. a biomedical treatment for severe depression b. a type of psychotherapy commonly practiced in Japan. c. a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes interdependence over independence and is common in Latin American cultures. d. the integrated use of techniques from different psychotherapy approaches.

Of the following cultural values, which is LEAST likely to be shared by a psychotherapy client who is a member of a collectivistic culture? a. an emphasis on the client's individual goals, choices, and self-reliance b. stressing the importance of group achievements over individual achievements c. valuing emotional restraint over emotional expression d. emphasizing the importance of consulting with members of the client's extended family about the client's treatment and progress