Psychology Chapter 16 Quiz

Exposure therapy is a ________ technique.

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was ________.

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy.

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________.

Humanistic therapy is also called ________ therapy.

Which kind of therapy involves a therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors?

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

Which mental health professional is licensed to treat mental disorders with medications?

An individual with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is instructed to touch a doorknob for three minutes. This is termed:

Now, consider the individual in Question #9. Not allowing this individual to wash after touching the doorknob is termed:

Repeated drug use and/or alcohol use after a period of improvement from substance abuse is called ________.

________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders.

Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails?

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________.

Which individual spurred Freud's interest in the unconscious mind?

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

A man steps in a huge wad of gum. He becomes angry and kicks his car. According to Albert Ellis his anger is the result of:

In Dr. Ellis theory:

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?