Exam 53: Evaluating Psychotherapies

Light exposure therapy sparks activity in a brain region that influences

The results of outcome research on the effectiveness of different psychotherapies reveal that

Rapidly moving one's eyes while recalling traumatic experiences is most descriptive of

A person can derive benefits from psychotherapy simply by believing in it. This illustrates the importance of

Dr. Miller prescribes drugs for the treatment of chronic depression, and she encourages rest and relaxation training for clients suffering from excessive anxiety. It is most likely that Dr. Miller is a

Therapists' perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy are more likely to be overly positive because

Before 1950, the main mental health providers were

Behavioral conditioning therapies have achieved especially favorable results in the treatment of

Psychologists who advocate a ________ approach to mental health contend that many psychological disorders could be prevented by changing the disturbed individual's ________.

Identifying and eliminating the socially stressful conditions that contribute to psychological disorders is of most central interest to the advocates of

Although Albert Ellis and Allen Bergin disagree about the value of self-sacrifice and marital fidelity, as professional therapists they both agree that

Mr. Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

Clients often stay in touch with their psychotherapists only if satisfied with the treatment they received. This helps us understand why therapists

There is little or no scientific support for the therapeutic effectiveness of

The placebo effect refers to

Clients who are mindful of others' expectations may have trouble relating to therapies that encourage them to think only of their own well-being. This would be especially true for ________ clients in North America who have come from ________ countries.

Psychodynamic therapy has been found to be especially successful in the treatment of

By overestimating the actual benefits of their psychotherapeutic treatment, clients are most likely attempting to satisfy their need for

The best outcome studies for evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy typically use