Exam 53: Evaluating Psychotherapies

Ron is a 22-year-old mechanic who suffers from claustrophobia. The most effective way to treat Ron's problem would involve ________ therapy.

Dr. Judd is convinced that psychological disorders result largely from stressful social situations rather than from disturbances within the individual personality. Dr. Judd's belief is most consistent with the assumptions that underlie

The therapeutic alliance refers to

Colette received a surprisingly high grade on her first biology test. She failed to perform as well on her second test, even though she studied equally for both tests. Which of the following best explains Colette's deteriorating pattern of performance?

The most effective psychotherapists are those who

Light exposure therapy has proven useful as a form of treatment for people suffering from

Although Shawn felt terribly depressed when he began psychotherapy, he was much happier by the time he had completed therapy. It would be reasonable to attribute some of his improvement to

Psychological disorders that researchers believe are learned, such as phobias, are most likely to be treated with

Unusual ESP subjects who defy chance when first tested nearly always lose their "psychic powers" when retested. This decline is best explained in terms of

Many professionals outside the field of psychology are prepared to offer psychotherapy in the process of completing a graduate program in

Bolstering parents' and teachers' skills at nurturing children's achievement and resulting self-esteem best illustrates

In one experiment, Asian-American clients were more likely to perceive counselor empathy if their counselor

Which approach would attempt to minimize psychological disorders by working to alleviate the conditions that cause child abuse and illiteracy in society?

Hans Eysenck launched a spirited debate regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy because he found that it appeared to be

Research has shown that clients' level of satisfaction with psychotherapy

Psychologists with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. who specialize in the practice of psychotherapy are typically

A common ingredient underlying the success of diverse psychotherapies is the

The personal strength that enables people to cope with stress and recover from adversity is called

Regression toward the mean refers to the tendency for

Students who receive unusually low scores on their first psychology test can reasonably anticipate ________ scores on their second psychology test.