Question 1

In client-centered therapy, the therapist tries to set aside his or her own values and experiences and view the world through the client's

Accepted Answer

A) frame of reference. 
B) neurosis. 
C) unconscious impulses. 
D) wish fulfillment.

Question 2

The application of behavior modification to change one's own behavior requires recording behavior frequencies, when and where the behavior occurs, and the result of the behavior. This technique is called a

Accepted Answer

A) functional analysis. 
B) self-transformation. 
C) behavior diary. 
D) self-control hierarchy.

Question 3

Modern psychoanalysis is to _________ as Freudian psychoanalysis is to _______.

Accepted Answer

A) rational; irrational 
B) unconscious; conscious 
C) nondirective; directive 
D) id; ego

Question 4

Behavior therapy uses the principles of ______________ to promote desired behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) conditioning 
B) hypnosis 
C) positive regard 
D) insight

Question 5

Mary and Ted are working with a therapist to strengthen their communication, express their uncomfortable feelings, and learn to share in the decision-making process. They are involved in _______ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) communication 
B) problem-solving 
C) couple 
D) affective

Question 6

Instead of working on approaching a feared situation like flying, a client observes another individual getting on the plane, taking off, and arriving safely at their destination. This method for overcoming fear responses is called

Accepted Answer

A) imitating. 
B) desensitizing. 
C) modeling. 
D) flooding.

Question 7

The psychoanalytic method explains difficulties with the free association method as based on the client's __________ to threatening unconscious material.

Accepted Answer

A) abreaction 
B) resistance 
C) impulse 
D) confession

Question 8

You are a modern psychodynamic therapist. You will be more directive than a traditional psychoanalyst, and you will focus on the __________ more than the id.

Accepted Answer

A) ego 
B) latent content 
C) the unconscious 
D) superego

Question 9

A client accuses their psychoanalyst of sounding just like their father. This client is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) transference. 
B) resistance. 
C) catharsis. 
D) association.

Question 10

Both client-centered and Gestalt therapies focus on

Accepted Answer

A) the past. 
B) the here and now. 
C) the unconscious. 
D) the parent-child relationship.

Question 11

_______ is a systematic interaction between therapist and client that applies psychological principles to affect the client's well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is a systematic interaction between therapist...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the effectiveness of eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

A) It cures PTSD. 
B) It has helped decrease psychosis. 
C) Its effectiveness has been validated in numerous studies. 
D) It has been shown to be effective, but how effective is unclear.

Question 13

Which of the following examples best represents using operant conditioning to change behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Using electroconvulsive therapy for depression. 
B) Withdrawing attention whenever a child has a temper tantrum. 
C) Fostering insight by using examples. 
D) Giving your sister money to see a therapist.

Question 14

While psychodynamic approaches focus on the unconscious level of experience, the humanistic-existential perspective focuses on the __________ level of experience.

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal 
B) conscious, subjective 
C) objective, observable 
D) irrational

Question 15

By keeping a journal of the events surrounding her consistently bad choices in men, Meg is doing a ______________ of her behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) functional analysis 
B) humanistic review 
C) gestalt analysis 
D) social skills

Question 16

Systematic desensitization is to _______ as modeling is to _______.

Accepted Answer

A) fear; relaxation 
B) observing; role playing 
C) role playing; imagining 
D) doing; observing

Question 17

Cognitive therapy differs from psychoanalytic therapy in that the former focuses on _______ while the latter focuses on _______.

Accepted Answer

A) thinking; unconscious 
B) sex; behavior 
C) behavior; thinking 
D) unconscious; behavior

Question 18

Client-centered therapy and _______ have been shown to be equally successful with well-educated, verbal, strongly motivated clients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Client-centered therapy and _______ have been shown...

Question 19

ECT is currently used mainly for people diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) acute depression. 
B) major depression who do not respond to antidepressants. 
C) major depression. 
D) schizophrenia.

Question 20

The metal lithium is a psychoactive drug used to treat symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) major depression. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) psychosis. 
D) anxiety.

Exam 13: Methods of Therapy