Exam 15: Therapies.

Proponents of which therapy state that it works by altering or "resetting" the biochemical and hormonal balance in the brain and body, while its critics believe that it only confuses the patients so they can't remember why they were depressed?

The first true psychotherapy was developed to help people suffering from what was then called hysteria, a condition which is now known as

The use of aversive imagery to reduce the occurrence of an undesired response, such as smoking or overeating, is the procedure known as

Describe the four basic conditions that Carl Rogers believed that an effective therapist should maintain.

A therapy in which clients act out personal conflicts and feelings in the presence of others, who play supporting roles, is called psychodrama.

The first step in desensitization involves learning to relax voluntarily by using one of three methods: (1)imagining a very safe, pleasant, and relaxing scene; (2)deep breathing; or (3)using the __________ method.

An effective alternative to vicarious desensitization is to have the client

Cognitive therapy has been used successfully in treating

Regarding psychoanalysis and the newer psychotherapies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A friend tells you, "I feel like my boss has it in for me at work." You respond, "Oh yeah? So, are you going to quit?" Your response

Discuss the roles of the community mental health centers and how well they have met each of these goals; describe the work of paraprofessionals within these centers, and explain why these individuals are so important to mental health services.

Discuss deinstitutionalization, including what it was meant to accomplish, the problems that have resulted for the mentally ill, and two workable alternatives.

In a national survey, nearly nine out of ten people who have sought mental health care say their lives improved as a result of the treatment.

Denny, a 17-year-old college student, is playing online poker and believes that his losses must be followed by wins, so he doubles his bet because of this cognitive distortion known as the gambler's fallacy.

According to rational-emotive behavior therapy, improved self-acceptance and a better tolerance of daily annoyances are the benefits of

Regarding the selection of a therapist, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is listed as an effective counseling skill in your text?

Any therapy in which the therapist supports the client while the client is responsible for gaining insight into his or her own problems and their resolution​ is referred to as a(n)__________ therapy.

Rational-emotive behavior therapy was developed by __________.

Regarding Carl Rogers' type of therapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?