Chapter 15: Psychological Therapies – Flashcards

Language can be a barrier to effective psychotherapy, particularly when the cultural backgrounds of the client and therapist are different. a. True b. False

________ is credited with developing rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). a.Sigmund Freud b.Aaron Beck c. Albert Ellis d.Joseph Wolpe

Which behavior therapy technique is commonly used to treat anxieties or fears? a. interpretation b. free association c. dream analysis d. exposure

Which of the following is an advantage of self-help groups? a. They provide access to needed medications. b. They are free. c. They are facilitated by an experienced therapist who is familiar with the group members' problems. d. They are facilitated by a person who is not familiar with the members' problems.

William is interested in helping his client change his maladaptive behavior. He is most likely to be a(n) ________ therapist. a. action b. insight c. biomedical d. relationship

Researchers have found that about ________ percent of people feel that psychotherapy has helped them. a. 10 to 20 b. 30 to 50 c. 55 to 65 d. 75 to 90

An advantage of group therapy is that it ________. a. can provide help to individuals who may be unable to afford individual psychotherapy b. can be helpful to individuals who are uncomfortable in social situations c. can only be used alone and not in combination with any other form of therapy d. can be helpful to those who have difficulty speaking in public

John and his wife are having trouble communicating and getting along with one another. Which type of therapy is most likely to help them with their problems? a. family b. individual c. self-help group d. systematic desensitization

Which type of therapy emphasizes the importance of an authentic and empathetic therapist? a. psychoanalytic b. person-centered c. cognitive-behavior d. cognitive

What type of drugs are the traditional antianxiety drugs, or minor tranquilizers, such as Valium? a. tricyclics b. lithium family c. chlorpromazines d. benzodiazepines

In interpreting a dream, a psychoanalyst would attempt to discover the dream's ________ content. a. latent b. manifest c. symbolic d. psychological

Iram is afraid of snakes. In an effort to help him overcome his fear, his therapist has him enter a room where there are dozens of snakes and has him hold them. Iram is not permitted to leave the room until the therapy session is completed. Iram's therapist is using ________. a. systematic desensitization b. flooding c. paradoxical intent d. aversion therapy

Aidan goes to a therapist for help in losing weight. He and his therapist develop a written agreement spelling out weekly step-by-step methods for Aidan to use in order to reach his weight goal. The plan specifies rewards for reaching weekly goals and penalties for not achieving them. Aidan's therapist is using which of the following methods? a. classical conditioning b. desensitization c. contingency contract d. a token economy

Due to new computer technology that involves having the client wear a headset that can project realistic anxiety-provoking images, therapists can now conduct ________ therapies in their offices. a. free association b. transference c. exposure d. unconditional positive regard

An advantage to group therapy is that groups ________. a. are a source of social and emotional support b. allow countertransference to occur c. bestow unconditional approval on group members d. allow an extremely shy person to feel more comfortable speaking up

A client lies on a couch with the therapist sitting out of sight behind the client. The therapist gets to know the client's problems through free association, resistance, and transference. This is an example of ________ therapy. a. psychoanalytic b. behavior c. person-centered d. rational emotive

Levi's therapist is using interpersonal therapy. What would be the goal of Levi's therapy sessions? a. to help Levi understand how his moods and behaviors are impacted by his relationships b. to uncover Levi's unconscious anxiety and motives c. to assist Levi in the process of self-actualization d. to address the bad thoughts that Levi is experiencing and replace them with good thoughts

A contingency contract is a formal written agreement in which the goals of behavioral change, reinforcements, and penalties are clearly stated. a. True b. False

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

Dinah, a therapist, works with her clients to help them change their problematic behaviors and irrational thoughts and provide new, more adaptive actions and beliefs to replace old, maladaptive ones. Dinah uses what type of therapy? a. behavior therapy b. cognitive-behavior therapy c. psychoanalysis d. person-centered therapy