Exam 15: Therapies

There is evidence that ____________ therapy is equally as effective as medication in the treatment of depression.

Free association is:

According to the research on psychotherapy cited in your text,compared to whites with mental disorders,African Americans with mental disorders are more likely to:

The first documented psychosurgeries were performed during the:

Dr.Patterson says little to her depressed client.Instead,she waits for him to express his feelings and for him to decide what he wants to do about his problems.Dr.Patterson is practicing:

The family systems view of therapy takes the position that:

When used today,electroconvulsive therapy is used to treat ____________.

In feminist psychotherapy,women are encouraged to:

Interpersonal psychotherapy has proven to be particularly effective in treating schizophrenia.

Which of the following is a cognitive-behavioral therapy method in which therapists attempt to change faulty cognitions by pointing out their irrationality?

Gestalt therapists believe that:

The point of catharsis is to:

The American Psychological Association has indicated which of the following therapies meets the high standards of evidence-based treatment for specific phobias?

Cognitive restructuring rests on the assumption that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Which method of psychotherapy relies on the interpretation of dreams,transference,stray remarks,and resistance?

Of the following therapists,who is LEAST likely to offer insights,interpretations,or advice?

In contrast to client-centered therapists,____________ therapists often challenge a client's statement.

In ____________,shaping and positive reinforcement are used to teach persons with social deficiencies the basics of appropriate communication.

The main role of the therapist in ____________ therapy is that of empathic listener.

Which of the following BEST fits the definition of psychotherapy?