Exam 53: Evaluating Psychotherapies

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs,a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog.The therapist's technique best illustrates

In which approach to therapy do psychotherapists expect that patients are often motivated to resist discussing anxiety-laden material?

Jenna is afraid of speaking to a large audience.Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like,"Cheer up,Jenna.You know what you're talking about and your topic is really interesting!" This approach to reducing Jenna's fear most clearly illustrates

Carl Rogers encouraged therapists to foster client growth by exhibiting

Which of the following is NOT a concern regarding psychoanalysis?

Systematic desensitization involves

In one study,people were taught to attribute their compulsive urges to abnormal brain functioning.Instead of giving in to an urge,they participated in an alternative activity that engaged other parts of the brain.This strategy for dealing with their difficulty best illustrates

Joseph Wolpe refined the counterconditioning procedures first introduced by

Geraldo,a second-year undergraduate,is so fearful of medical procedures that he has avoided routine dental checkups for over three years.He has recently contacted a psychotherapist for help in overcoming his fear.Describe how a behavior therapist and a psychodynamic therapist would treat Geraldo's problem.

Providing strategies that support the need for both self-acceptance and self-change is most clearly emphasized by

Dr.Ward is a client-centered therapist and strives to provide unconditional positive regard to her clients.Which of the following is NOT something she should do?

A therapist who uses a variety of psychological theories and therapeutic methods is said to be

A useful feature of group therapy is that it

Aversive conditioning involves

Counterconditioning techniques were derived from principles first developed by

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for

As a therapist,Dr.Cioffi often uses systematic desensitization.She also considers active listening to be an invaluable therapeutic tool,and she frequently makes use of free association.Dr.Cioffi's therapeutic approach would best be described as

In the United States,managed health care has limited the number of psychotherapy sessions that may be covered by insurance.This is particularly likely to discourage the widespread practice of

Humanistic therapies are most likely to involve