Exam 15: Therapies

In contrast to earlier uses of ECT, today the technique involves stimulation of __________

According to the text, what is the status of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) today?

Elizabeth has rapidly fluctuating moods between deep depressions, during which she will not eat or speak to anyone, followed by elated states of euphoria, during which she is everyone's best friend. Which of the following drug treatments would be most beneficial for Elizabeth?

Although psychotherapy is usually accomplished by the client or clients speaking face-to-face with the therapist, a new type of therapy is now available to individuals who own a computer. Identify what it is called and explain how it works. List at least two benefits and drawbacks to such a modality of therapy.

Cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies have considerable success in treating many types of disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, hypochondriasis, and even pathological gambling.

Micky has been having severe anxiety attacks and can't function at work. His physician has prescribed an immensely popular and powerful tranquilizer. What has she advised Micky to take, in all likelihood?

In transference, the patient may transfer her feelings for __________

Craig is currently in therapy to help him stop smoking. His therapist is using learning techniques to help him modify his smoking habit and develop more desirable behaviors. Craig's therapist is using __________

The drug __________ is used to treat depression.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as being effectively treated by cognitive therapy?

This is a brief psychodynamic form of psychotherapy that has proven very effective in the treatment of depression.

What is the theoretical basis that is used to explain and justify the use of time out.

Estella is afraid of cats. To help her overcome her fear, her mother calmly pets and strokes a cat while Estella is watching. Her mother encourages her to imitate her behavior. Estella's mother is using __________

These are unreasonable but unquestioned ideas that rule a person's life.

Unlike the other antidepressants, someone taking MAO inhibitors to treat depression must avoid certain foods, or they run the risk of __________

Steve is 21 years old and has never gone on a date. His parents are concerned and take him to see a therapist. The therapist tells Steve to lie down on the couch and relax. The therapist sits behind Steve and asks him to say whatever comes into his head. Steve eventually talks about his fear of women, which leads him to think about his early experiences with women: his mother, her friends, his teachers, and so on. Steve is using __________

Azdah's teenage son fails his mathematics exam due to lack of studying. She immediately assumes that it is her fault. Azdah is engaging in __________

Yoshi is uncomfortable with worms. In fact his fear is so debilitating that he has been unable to leave his house when it rains. Subsequently, to save his job he enters therapy to learn to deal with this phobia. The therapy involves dropping Yoshi into a large vat of earthworms and leaving him there, despite his screams of fear. After a few hours, Yoshi finds the worms less nauseating, if still disgusting. This therapeutic technique is called __________

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern administration of ECT?

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?