chapter 13 Flashcards
The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called:
psychotherapy
The major goal of insight therapies is to give people:
a clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions
The type of therapy Tiana is undergoing to manage her medication for anxiety is called:
biomedical therapy
Psychoanalysis is a therapy technique designed by:
Sigmund Freud
__________ formed a large part of Freud’s psychoanalytic method.
Dream interpretation
The psychoanalytic client who lets her or his thoughts flow without interruption is using:
free association
Which statement would most likely be said by a humanistic therapist?
“I’m not here to fix you, but I’ll gladly help you learn how to fix yourself”
Which concept does humanistic therapy emphasize?
individual choices
Which type of therapy emphasizes the importance of an authentic and empathetic therapist?
person-centered therapy
According to Carl Rogers, the __________ is how people see their actual traits and abilities.
real self
According to Carl Rogers, the __________ is how people think they should be.
ideal self
Kadija’s therapist creates a warm, accepting, and uncritical atmosphere. She is demonstrating:
unconditional positive regard
The process of acknowledging and understanding what the client is feeling is referred to as:
empathy
Which type of therapy is based on various learning principles?
behavior therapy
What is a basic assumption held by behavior therapists?
Behaviors that have been learned can be “unlearned”
Which method of treating phobias involves progressive relaxation and exposure?
systematic desensitization
Which behavior therapy technique is commonly used to treat anxieties or fears?
exposure
A technique for treating phobias in which the person is suddenly exposed to the fear is called:
flooding
The process of learning through observation and imitation of others is called:
modeling
The strengthening of a response by following it with a pleasurable consequence is called:
reinforcement
__________ strengthens a response by following it with a pleasurable consequence.
Positive reinforcement
What type of behavioral program are Brooklyn’s parents using?
token economy
Which behavior therapy technique is being applied when Chiquita is removed for a time-out?
extinction
Which outcome is an advantage of behavior therapy?
It is a relatively quick and efficient way to reduce symptoms
Rational emotive behavior therapy presumes that the ultimate cause for distressing feelings is due to:
irrational beliefs
In which form of therapy does the therapist take a directive role?
rational emotive behavior therapy
A type of therapy in which clients meet regularly in a group setting is called __________ therapy.
group
Family counseling is a form of __________ therapy.
group
A goal of family therapy is to:
improve family communication and interaction
Which element can be a barrier to effective therapy when the cultural backgrounds are different?
language
Medication, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of __________ therapies.
biomedical
__________ are specifically trained to use biomedical therapies.
Psychiatrists
Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as:
hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior
A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered is called:
electroconvulsive therapy
For which disorder was electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) originally developed as a treatment?
bipolar disorder
