PSYC CH 15 Revel Quiz

One of the first therapists to begin a movement towards the humane treatment of patients was

Psychotherapies that attempt to increase the understanding of a client's motives are known as __________ therapies.

DeWayne has decided to seek psychotherapy for some personal difficulties he has been having. While on the telephone with one possible clinician, he asks her to describe the kind of treatment approach that she uses with clients. "I don't limit myself to a single theory or approach," the therapist answers. "Instead I operate in a(n) _________ fashion, integrating various treatment approaches based on the specific needs of each client."

Which of the following is not one of the main types of therapy noted by your textbook that helps people improve their overall functioning?

Although the term may apply to many therapies, "transference" is typically associated with ____________ therapies.

Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach?

Dr. Ellington is directive in his approach with clients. He pays close attention to body language and often focuses on a client's denied past. What type of therapeutic approach is Dr. Ellington using?

Which of the following cases would a humanistic approach probably be least effective as the first choice of treatment?

Behavior-based therapies are ____________ based, while psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are ____________ based.

Dr. Kali works with clients to help them learn deep relaxation. Next, he has them list their fears from least to most anxiety provoking. Finally, Dr. Kali slowly exposes his clients to each of their fears and assists them in gaining control of their anxiety. His approach is best known as

Dr. Collins uses exposure-based therapies to treat many of her patients. Client A is actually confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety, while Client B is asked to think about and visualize the frightening situation. Client A's treatment method would be described as ____________, while client B's treatment method is ____________.

Which of the following therapies has been successful across multiple settings in the establishment of desirable behaviors and modification of problem behaviors?

Barbara's therapist tells her that she is applying arbitrary inference to her thinking, which ultimately is causing her to be depressed. Which of the following is an example of arbitrary inference?

Which of the following may be an effective option for some concerns if there isn't a therapist available in your local community?

Erika and William, along with their children Maximillian and Stella, are all seeing a psychologist to help work through some difficulties that have been occurring in their home. From time to time, their therapist opts to work with one of them instead of all four at once. This group of individuals is receiving ________ therapy.

Catherine runs a weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, and several dozen members come every week. In addition, each week some new members show up to see what the group is all about, and some members who were there the previous week do not return. Which of the following is most likely true about Catherine?

Which of the following is not a noted advantage of group psychotherapy?

Dr. Cavendish is trying to establish what is known as a therapeutic alliance with her clients. What specifically should she do to accomplish this goal?

Research shows that African American clients prefer a therapist ____________ while Asian men prefer a ___________ therapist.

What do studies show about the overall effectiveness of cybertherapy?

_________ refers to techniques or interventions that have produced desired outcomes, or therapeutic change in controlled studies.

Why are antidepressants taking the place of many antianxiety drugs in the treatment of anxiety disorders?

Prolonged use of antipsychotic medication can lead to a side effect called ________, which is characterized by involuntary facial and tongue movements (e.g., grimacing, constant chewing), or repetitive involuntary jerks or dance-like movements of the arms and legs.

Today's electroconvulsive shock therapy is often quite useful in the treatment of

A new therapeutic technique known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) is showing promise in the treatment of