|
The group of drugs known as SSRIs work primarily by interfering with the reabsorption of _____ in the brain. |
serotonin |
|
Which of the following individuals would be benefitted from aversive conditioning? |
Jordan, who has a habit of overeating |
|
In the context of family therapy, getting the family to acknowledge that the problem is a family problem and not just the problem of one individual is known as _____. |
reframing |
|
Which of the following is a part of the process of systematic desensitization? |
Relaxation exercises |
|
Which of the following indicates the view of a humanistic therapist regarding the cause of psychological problems? |
They occur as a result of client’s functioning below the optimal level. |
|
Psychoanalysts attempt to analyze a client’s problems by: |
bringing the client’s unconscious thoughts to consciousness. |
|
Which of the following class of drugs is used to treat agoraphobia? |
Tricyclic drugs |
|
The main goal of psychoanalysis is to: |
provide clients with insight into their unconscious conflicts. |
|
Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapists? |
To help clients resolve unconscious conflicts and gain insight |
|
Which of the following is a primary goal of behavioral therapists? |
To amend maladaptive actions |
|
Which of the following is an element recognized by Carl Rogers as one that is essential for human growth? |
Genuineness |
|
Which of the following individuals would be benefitted from the "question the evidence" technique in cognitive therapy? |
Linda, who states that she can never remain happy alone after her divorce |
|
Who may benefit the most from electroconvulsive therapy? |
Brad, who is contemplating suicide |
|
Which of the following statements is true of dream analysis? |
Dreams give individuals an outlet to express symbolically their unconscious wishes. |
|
A major advantage of group therapy is that clients: |
have more opportunities to develop social skills. |
|
Which of the following is a side-effect of administering electroconvulsive therapy? |
Memory loss |
|
Which of the following indicates the view of a cognitive therapist regarding the cause of psychological problems? |
They occur as a result of client’s low self-worth |
|
In systematic desensitization, after the client has mentioned about the most and the least frightening aspects of the feared situation, the very next step involves: |
arranging the frightening aspects in a hierarchy. |
|
Transference is useful in the therapeutic situation because it: |
provides an opportunity to recreate important relationships. |
|
According to the psychoanalytic approach toward psychotherapy, which of the following is an essential part of the job of a psychotherapist? |
To free the individual from conflict that resides in his or her unconscious mind |
|
According to Freud’s therapeutic technique, getting people to talk freely: |
allows their deepest thoughts to emerge. |
|
The therapy that is based on the assumption that psychological problems are due to self-defeating and irrational thoughts is: |
cognitive therapy. |
|
In which of the following instances should the individual be recommended for cognitive restructuring? |
Nelson says he will never fall in love again after his girlfriend broke up with him. |
|
Which of the following scenarios indicates the psychoanalytic phenomenon of transference? |
Derek resents his psychotherapist who resembles his previous girlfriend. |
|
Which of the following statements is true of behavior therapies? |
They assume that insight is irrelevant to the goal of treatment. |
|
In the context of types of therapy, psychoanalysis is a _____ therapy. |
insight-oriented |
|
Which of the following is a characteristic of group therapy? |
Altruism |
|
Which of the following is a class of antipsychotic drugs that is administered as a part of drug therapy? |
Neuroleptics |
|
When compared to psychoanalysts from the past, contemporary psychoanalysts place less emphasis on: |
sexual fantasies. |
|
Which of the following is a feature of group therapy? |
Validation |
|
Which of the following individuals would be benefitted from the self-instructional method in cognitive-behavioral therapy? |
Meredith, who is suffering from depressive thoughts |
|
Which of the following individuals would be benefited from systematic desensitization? |
Rudy, who has a phobia of closed spaces |
|
Which of the following statements is true about humanistic therapies? |
They focus on the individual’s self-healing capacities. |
|
Which of the following questions is a behavioral therapist more likely to ask rather than a psychoanalyst? |
How much did your anxiety subside after you washed your hands? |
|
Which of the following is a primary goal of humanistic therapists? |
To maximize the growth potential |
Share This
Flashcard
