Exam 14: Section 1: Therapies

Using information presented in the Critical Thinking box "Do Antidepressants Work Better Than Placebos?" describe the results from a meta-analysis conducted by Kirsch and his colleagues (2008).

Christopher has been depressed for over six months. He has gained weight, his sleep is disturbed, and he and his wife are discussing divorce. Christopher's self-esteem has declined as a result of his weight gain and marital difficulties. How would Freud and Rogers explain the source of Christopher's problems?

Compare and contrast the first-generation antidepressants with the second-generation antidepressants and identify the newest antidepressant drugs that have been developed.

Describe cognitive-behavioral therapy. What techniques does a cognitive-behavioral therapist use?

How do paraprofessionals and lay counselors differ?

What are the basic assumptions and processes in Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy (CT)?

Contrast the assumptions of behavior therapy with those of cognitive therapy.

Describe the basic assumptions and techniques of rational-emotive behavior therapy, including the "ABC" model.

What are some of the advantages of group therapy compared with individual therapy?

According to Carl Rogers, what therapeutic conditions foster change in the therapy client, and why?

How do the cultural values inherent in Western psychotherapy sometimes clash with the values of other cultures?

Describe similarities and differences in Freud's and Rogers's views of the therapeutic relationship.

Compare and contrast eclectic psychotherapy to integrative psychotherapy.

List and describe at least three drawbacks of early antipsychotic medications.

Describe three therapeutic techniques that are used in non-European cultures (or used with members of non-European cultures).

What are some of the important points that someone should keep in mind if he or she is considering psychotherapy?

What effects do benzodiazepines produce? What are possible side effects?

Explain the technique called motivational interviewing, and describe the situations in which it is used.