Exam 53: Evaluating Psychotherapies

Gina is so fearful of taking tests for college courses that she experiences mild anxiety when registering for a course,intense anxiety when studying for a test,and extreme anxiety when answering actual test questions.Her greatest fear,however,is experienced while waiting for a professor to hand out tests.During the process of systematically desensitizing her test anxiety,the therapist is likely to ask Gina first to imagine

A psychoanalyst who notes the supposed meaning of a patient's dream in order to provide the patient with new insight is engaging in

Dr.Yu treats his patients with depression by prescribing antidepressants or,in more serious cases,electroconvulsive therapy.The treatment being applied by Dr.Yu is called

After months of psychoanalysis,Noah's therapist felt it was time to offer several explanations of Noah's dreams and free associations to help Noah recognize unconscious conflicts and motivations.Noah's therapist was using the psychoanalytic technique called

Virtual reality exposure therapy is most likely to prove effective in the treatment of

Therapist David Shapiro reported helping a patient to realize that he couldn't say "I love you" to his wife because it would feel soft and unmanly.The therapist's efforts to restore the patient's awareness of his wishes and his reactions against these wishes best illustrate

Therapist Jonathan Shedler helped a patient to become aware of his adversarial stance in his relationships and to recognize that this adversarial stance had roots in the attacks he once experienced from his alcohol-abusing father.The therapist's efforts best illustrate

The repeated association of pleasant relaxing states with stimuli that arouse fear is a central feature of

Jessica becomes very anxious when she's in a situation with men.In fact,she cannot speak and may even run away from the situation.Explain how a psychoanalyst would use the techniques of free association,resistance,interpretation,and transference to treat Jessica's problem.What are the disadvantages of this approach?

Instead of focusing on unconscious thoughts and impulses,________ therapies focus on conscious thoughts and self-perceptions.

Which approach emphasizes the importance of providing patients with feelings of unconditional positive regard?

About a dozen young women with eating disorders meet on a weekly basis to share their experiences and encourage one another in their efforts to cope effectively.The benefits they receive from this interaction best illustrate the value of

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Cognitive therapy is most likely to

The treatment of serious psychological disorders with prescribed medications or medical procedures that directly influence the nervous system is called

The construction of an anxiety hierarchy and training in relaxation are important aspects of

During her first session with her psychoanalyst,Jackie is told to lie down on the office couch while the therapist sits behind her.She is told to talk about any thoughts that come to mind and not to block any thoughts.Jackie's psychotherapist is using

The primary goal of psychoanalysis is to

Children with intellectual disabilities have been taught to care for themselves using

Which of the following is most often criticized for violating clients' rights to personal freedom and self-determination?