Exam 14: Therapies

The procedure known as _______ is one type of psychosurgery.

Which of the following is a key difference between clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists?

After many sessions of psychodynamic therapy, Dan at some point experiences reluctance to cooperate with his therapist and tends to forget to do what his therapist had suggested to him. Dan is experiencing ____________.

Farrah feels her life is so pointless that she can barely get out of bed some mornings. Participating in her favorite activities, such as reading and shopping with friends, no longer gives her any pleasure. Although Farrah has been experiencing these feelings for months, she tells herself that everyone feels "blue" now and then, and there's no reason to seek professional help. Which of the following best describes Farrah's barrier to seeking treatment?

George begins to project his anxieties and unresolved feelings about his mother onto his therapist. This is what Sigmund Freud would have called ____________.

If you or a family member were suffering from a severe mental illness, you would be most likely to be treated by a(n) _____________ psychologist.

Many behavioral therapists view phobias and other anxiety disorders as the result of learning. Using the language of classical conditioning, describe a specific example of how this might occur.

Juan is so afraid of germs that he wears gloves when opening doors. He is encouraged by his therapist to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door, step-by-step, without wearing gloves. Which technique is his therapist using?

A technique which assumes it is impossible to be relaxed and anxious at the same time is _______.

Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the effectiveness of a mobile app developed to reduce anxiety?

A systems approach is an orientation toward family therapy that involves understanding

In behavior therapy, distressing symptoms are seen as:

A major strength of cognitive-behavioral therapy is that:

An essential element of client-centered therapy is _______.

Which form of biological therapy would a psychiatrist be most likely to suggest for a client?

Systematic desensitization is especially useful as a treatment for ________.

Which treatment is LEAST likely to be used today?

Although it is an over-the-counter herbal remedy, St. John's wort can have unfavorable interactions with other medications.

Which of the following is most likely to result in a person being required to receive court-ordered treatment?

Psychotherapies that emphasize changing clients' perceptions of their life situation as a way of modifying their behavior are called __________.