Exam 15: Therapies

Murray is convinced that his term paper just isn't good enough, and so it would be better to take an incomplete. His therapist, Albert Ellis, suggests that he try a different approach. What might Murray end up doing as a client of Dr. Ellis?

Which of the following is NOT an antidepressant drug?

What is a major goal of the Gestalt therapist?

All mental health professionals __________

A __________is a type of contemporary psychosurgery performed to treat severe obsessive-compulsive disorders.

__________ is the classical conditioning technique that is particularly effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Which of the following is true regarding e-therapy?

Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat symptoms such as hopelessness, sadness, and thoughts of suicide.

You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia. Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including withdrawal, apathy, and reduced communication. Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?

Describe each of the three components of the Albert Ellis's ABC theory.

You are a licensed therapist seeing a client who is afraid of elevators. What behavioral technique or combination of behavioral techniques might you use to treat such a person? Defend your choices.

The behavior of clients with chronic schizophrenia living in psychiatric institutions has been successfully modified through the use of __________

Describe person-centered therapy. Include information about its theoretical background, how it seeks to help people, its key concepts, and the basic elements necessary in a successful client-therapist relationshi

Some drugs that combat depression work by __________

Time outs of at least one hour in length are recommended for effective behavior modification for children's misbehavior.

Describe the three step process used in systematic desensitization.

The atypical antipsychotic drugs target the neurotransmitter(s) __________

Therapies aimed mainly at understanding one's motives and actions are referred to as __________

Alcoholics Anonymous is a particularly well-known __________

Judy's therapist listens to her without interruption and judgment. She provides Judy with warmth and respect, without any conditions attached. Her therapist is demonstrating __________