Exam 13: Methods of Therapy

Psychotherapy is helpful for dealing with

Second generation psychoanalysts include all of the following except

Bonnie chose to see her successes as luck and her failures as personal incompetence. Beck would call Bonnie's behavior

Perls used the term ________ to indicate integration of the conflicting parts of personality.

A token economy is a behavioral treatment approach based on __________ conditioning principles.

According to Freud, __________ represent(s) aggressive and sexual impulses in a way that varies with one's cultural background.

Beck's cognitive emphasis on modifying self-defeating beliefs tends to work well with patients suffering from

You have consulted a therapist because of psychological difficulties. Your therapist has you lie down on a couch in a slightly darkened room and encourages you to say anything that comes to mind while he says little or nothing for session after session. You have selected a __________ therapist.

The earliest form of "treatment" for psychological disorders was based on the belief that mental illness was caused by

Which of the following quotes best describes the philosophy of Gestalt therapy?

By the end of the 21st century, most people with psychological disorders in the United States will live in

An aversive conditioning technique for those who wish to quit smoking involves

Discuss the various methods used to effectively treat depression. Include biological, therapeutic methods, and life-style changes that have proven to alleviate depressive symptoms.

Which of the following would best qualify as a "phallic symbol?"

"But if I fail the test, I'll probably flunk the class, then most likely flunk out of college, my parents will kick me out, and I'll wind up homeless and on the street." Beck would call this thinking

While traditional psychoanalysis focused on the client's past experiences, the humanistic-existential therapist tends to focus on

Joan's therapist acknowledges her pain regarding the loss of her home and explains how he might feel the same way if confronted with a similar situation. Joan's therapist is demonstrating

__________ led efforts in the United States to improve the conditions for people with psychological disorders.

Antianxiety drugs are associated with withdrawal symptoms when use is discontinued.

One of the most successful techniques for overcoming phobias is