Exam 15: Therapy

Dr. Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical imbalances. In her work as a therapist, Dr. Genscher is most likely to make use of

To a psychoanalyst, a patient's hesitation to free associate is most likely a sign of

Antipsychotic drugs have proved helpful in the treatment of

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from Prozac?

Psychotherapy is MOST likely to be effective in freeing

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family's backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist's approach to helping Rebecca best illustrates

Which of the following biomedical treatments provides some of the benefits of ECT without triggering memory loss?

Most self-help and support groups focus on ______ illnesses.

Although many of the newer-generation antipsychotics such as Risperdal are less likely to produce disturbing tremors and twitches, these drugs may increase the risk of

In treating alcohol use disorder, therapists have clients consume alcohol that contains a nausea-producing drug. This technique is known as

By earning a client's trust, empathic and caring therapists promote

Freud's techniques and assumptions are most evident in today's

An important feature of client-centered therapy is

Some antidepressants block the reuptake or breakdown of both serotonin and another neurotransmitter, norepinephrine. These antidepressants are called

Melanie's therapist suggests that when she feels anxious, she should attribute her arousal to her highly reactive nervous system and shift her attention to playing a game with her 5-year-old son. This suggestion best illustrates

Cindy suggested that her nail biting might be a symptom of unconscious resentment toward her parents. Her therapist chuckled and said, "No, Cindy, your problem isn't unconscious hostility; your problem is nail biting." Cindy's therapist sounds most like a ________ therapist.

Which drug reduces overreactions to irrelevant stimuli in schizophrenia patients with positive symptoms?

According to psychoanalysts, resistance refers to the

Which of the following is a type of exposure therapy?

Which form of therapy has most directly contributed to the sharp reduction in the number of residents in U.S. mental hospitals?