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What are the 8 main theories in clinical psychology?

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  • psychoanalytical (Freud)
  • individual (Alfred Adler)
  • analytical (Carl Jung)
  • client-centered (Carl Rogers)
  • behavior (Skinner, Pavlov, Joseph Wolpe)
  • cognitive (Aaron Beck)
  • rational-emotive (Albert Ellis)
  • gestalt (Fritz Perls, Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka)
  • existential (Victor Frankl)
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What is clinical psychology?

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the study of the theory, assessment, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders

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Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory of clinical psychology?

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Sigmund Freud

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is the central aspect of human nature?

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conflict between drives that vie for expression

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In psychoanalytic theory, what motivates individuals?

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drive reduction

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What was the original major conflict of psychoanalytic theory?

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between the libido and the ego

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What was the revised major conflict in psychoanalytic theory?

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between Eros (life instincts) and Thanatos (death instincts)

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What was psychoanalytic theory’s original model for mental structure?

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that of two layers:
surface was conscious elements
below the surface were unconscious elements such as drives and wishes

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What was psychoanalytic theory’s later model for mental structure?

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a three part structure:
ego - interacts with env. and must manage the pressures of the id and superego
id - unconscious biological drives/wishes
superego - imposes learned/socialized drives & rules

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In psychoanalytic theory, what leads to abnormal behavior slash mental illness?

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repressed drives and conflicts

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What is psychic determinism?

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the theory that all mental events & mistakes are not spontaneous, but in fact determined by underlying mental complexes

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What types of behavior does psychic determinism consider meaningful?

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pathological behavior
dreams
unconscious behavior
slips of the tongue
etc.
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What is the main goal of psychoanalysis?

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to make as much of the unconscious pressures consciously recognized as possible, and so relieve them

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Who developed the technique of free association?

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Joseph Breuer

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What are the terms for the expression of repressed thoughts and emotions in psychoanalysis?

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catharsis or abreaction

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In psychoanalytic theory, what are transference and countertransference?

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transference is how patients feel about their therapist, and is a reflection of how they feel towards their own parents
countertransference is how the therapist feels about their patient

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How does psychoanalytic theory view aggression?

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it is a central force in the psyche that needs an outlet in modern life

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is projection?

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a defense mechanism

accusing others if having one’s own unacceptable feelings

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is displacement?

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a defense mechanism

shifting the focus of negative feelings/actions to an unthreatening recipient

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is reaction formation?

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a defense mechanism

embracing feelings/behaviors opposite to the true unacceptable feelings you have

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is compensation?

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a defense mechanism

excelling in one area to make up for deficiencies in another

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is sublimation?

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a defense mechanism

channeling threatening drives into acceptable outlets

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is identification?

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identifying with and imitating a central role model in your life

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is undoing?

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a defense mechanism

performing an often ritualistic behavior to relieve anxiety about unconscious drives

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is dreaming?

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an outlet for unconscious feelings slash desires

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In psychoanalytic theory, what are the manifest and latent content of dreams?

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manifest content - actual content of the dream

latent - unconscious forces the dream is trying to express

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What is the pleasure principle of psychoanalytic theory?

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the human motivation to seek pleasure and avoid pain

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What is the other term for the pleasure principle of psychoanalytic theory?

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the primary process

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What is the reality principle of psychoanalytic theory?

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the motivation that is guided by the ego and responds to the demands of the environment by delaying gratification

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What is the other term for the reality principle of psychoanalytic theory?

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the secondary process

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In psychoanalytic theory, what is a screen memory?

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a memory that is tolerable but associated with a distressing event and which is unconsciously used to hide the distressing memory

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Who proposed the individual theory of clinical psychology?

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Alfred Adler

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What is an alternative name for the individual theory of clinical psychology

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the Adlerian theory

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In the Adlerian approach to psychology, what is ‘becoming’?

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the process of an individual realizing themselves (their creative and social whole)

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In Adlerian psychology, what are the primary motivators for growth?

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social needs

feelings of inferiority from failing to match an idealized version of yourself

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In the individual theory of psychology, what do healthy individual have that allow them to thrive?

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a will to power

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In the individual theory of psychology, what is the will to power?

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a quest for feelings of superiority

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In the individual theory of psychology, what is the root cause of abnormal behavior?

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an unhealthy individual is affected too strongly by feelings of inferiority to pursue their goals

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In the individual theory of psychology, what types of goals do mentally healthy and unhealthy people pursue?

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healthy - external, beneficial to society

unhealthy - self-serving and egotistical

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In the Adlerian theory of psychology, what is the ultimate goal of therapy?

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  • reduce feelings of inferiority

- foster social interest and social contribution

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What type of treatment is used in Adlerian therapy?

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a psychodynamic approach

mostly, examination of motivations, perceptions, goals, and resources

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What is the primary weakness of Adlerian theory and therapy?

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it is best used with people who do not have more severe forms of mental illness, and doesn’t bother to address them

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What were the four personality types proposed by Alfred Adler?

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  • ruling dominant (choleric)
  • getting leaning (phlegmatic)
  • avoiding type (melancholic)
  • socially useful type (sanguine)
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What were the two features Alfred Adler used to determine a person’s personality type?

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  • personal activity level

- social interest/contribution level

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In Adlerian personality, what were the features of the ruling-dominant/choleric type?

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high in personal activity
low in social contribution
they are dominant

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In Adlerian personality, what were the features of the getting-leaning/phlegmatic type?

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low in personal activity
high in social contribution
they are dependent

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In Adlerian personality, what were the features of the avoiding/melancholic type?

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they are low in personal activity
low in social contribution
they are withdrawn

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In Adlerian personality, what were the features of the socially useful/sanguine/healthy type?

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high in personal activity

high in social contribution

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Who proposed the analytical theory of clinical psychology?

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Carl Jung

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In Jungian theory, what is the mind called, and what is its structure?

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the psyche

conscious & unconscious elements

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What are the two components of the unconscious mind in analytical psychology?

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personal - material from an individual’s own experiences which can become conscious
collective - dynamics of the psyche inherited from ancestors which is common to all people

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In Jungian psychology, what are the main motivations of the psyche?

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life and awareness

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In Jungian psychology, what is an archetype?

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a universally meaningful concept passed through the collective unconsciousness

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In Jungian psychology, what is the function of an archetype?

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they allow us to organize our experiences with consistent themes

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What are the five most common archetypes of analytical psychology?

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  • persona
  • shadow
  • anima
  • animus
  • self
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In Jungian psychology, what are the anima and animus?

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two archetypes
anima is the female elements in a man’s psyche
animus is the male elements in a woman’s psyche

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In Jungian psychology, what is the persona?

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an archetype

a person’s outer mask, the mediator between the psyche and the external world

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In Jungian psychology, what is the shadow?

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an archetype

a person’s dark side, often projected onto others

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In Jungian psychology, what is the self?

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an archetype
a fully realized individual
symbolized in cultures by figures such as Jesus & the Buddha

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In analytical psychology, what is the cause of abnormal behavior?

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something is wrong in the composition of the psyche

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In analytical therapy, what is the ultimate goal?

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use unconscious messages to become more aware and closer to full potential

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What is the treatment technique of analytical psychology?

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psychodynamic

analyze dreams, artwork, and personal symbols (all unconscious messages)

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What are alternative names for the client-centered theory of psychology?

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person-centered

Rogerian

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Who advocated the client-centered theory of psychology?

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Carl Rogers

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What are the main tenets of person-centered psychology?

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  • humanistic & optimistic in nature

- humans have an actualizing tendency that leads them from conflict towards full potential

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In Rogerian psychology, what causes abnormal behavior?

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incongruence between conscious self-conception and real behavior in life
eg self concept that you are perfect vs experiences of failure

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What is the goal of Rogerian therapy?

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provide a trusting atmosphere where clients can engage in self-directed growth

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What are evidence that a client is experiencing growth in Rogerian therapy?

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  • congruent self-concept
  • positive self-regard
  • internal locus of evaluation
  • willingness to experience
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In client-centered therapy, what three things must the therapist provide?

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  • empathy
  • unconditional positive regard
  • genuineness/congruence
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Who advocated for the behavior theory of psychology?

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BF Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Joseph Wolpe

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What is the behavior theory of clinical psychogy based on?

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learning

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What are two of the major strains of behavior theory of clinical psychology?

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radical behaviorism - Skinnerian, based on operant conditioning
neobehaviorism - based on classical conditioning and overriding old responses to stimuli

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In the behavior theory of clinical psychology, what is the cause of abnormal behavior?

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learning of abnormal or maladaptive behaviors

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What is the goal of behavioral therapy?

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changing maladaptive behavior in a positive and more adaptive direction

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Who developed systematic desensitization?

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Joseph Wolpe

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What is flooding (in terms if behavioral therapy)?

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a classical conditioning technique

repeated exposure to an anxiety inducing stimulus

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What is an alternative name for flooding therapy?

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implosive therapy

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What is the basis for aversion therapy?

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operant principle of punishment

increase anxiety at exposure to a stimulus

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What does the therapy of modeling involve?

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employs social learning principles

exposes the client to more adaptive behaviors

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What is the main criticism of behavior therapy?

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it treats symptoms, not the underlying problem

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Who proposed cognitive therapy?

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Aaron Beck

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What is the goal of cognitive therapy?

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to correct/replace maladaptive cognitions and cognitive patterns

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In the cognitive theory of psychology, what is the cause of abnormal behavior?

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various kinds of maladaptive cognitions

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What are the five main types of flawed cognitions postulated by Aaron Beck?

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  • arbitrary interference
  • overgeneralization
  • magnifying/minimizing
  • personalizing
  • dichotomous thinking
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In the cognitive theory, what is arbitrary interference?

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drawing a conclusion without solid evidence

my boss doesn’t invite me to golf->my boss thinks i’m stupid

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In the cognitive theory, what is overgeneralization?

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mistaking isolated incidents for the norm

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In the cognitive theory, what is magnifying/minimizing?

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making too much or too little of things
when i do well is is only luck
when i do bad i will be ruined forever

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In the cognitive theory, what is personalizing?

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inappropriately taking responsibility

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In the cognitive theory, what is dichotomous thinking?

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black-and-white thinking

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In the cognitive theory, what is the cognitive triad?

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the cause of depression: negative views about

  • the self
  • the world
  • the future
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What clinical test did Aaron Beck devise for his theory of abnormal psychology?

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the Beck Depression Inventory

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What is the method of therapy in the cognitive theory of psychology?

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directed therapy that exposes maladaptive thought patterns and attempts to restructure them

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Who proposed the rational-emotive theory of clinical psychology?

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Albert Ellis

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What does RET stand for?

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the Rational-Emotive Theory of clinical psychology

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In the RET, what is the sequence of events that leads to abnormal behavior?

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1-activating event
2-client applies beliefs about event
3-consequence of emotional disruption

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In the RET, what do a b and c stand for?

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action (triggering event)
belief (cognitive distortions)
consequence (emotional disruption)

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In the RET, what do d and e stand for?

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dispute (reframe beliefs)

effective rational beliefs

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In the RET, what is the primary goal of therapy?

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to replace self-defeating beliefs with rational ones

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In the RET, how would a therapist treat a client?

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combination of elements of cog, beh, and emotional therapy

directive therapy -encourages client to reject irrational beliefs

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What therapies were criticized for being too mechanistic and impersonal?

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cognitive therapy
behavioral therapy
rational-emotive therapy

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Who proposed the gestalt theory of clinical paychology?

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Fritz Perls, Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka

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What is the primary goal of gestalt therapy?

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exploration of awareness

fully perceiving/experiencing the present

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In the gestalt theory, what is the cause of abnormal behavior?

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disturbances of awareness

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In the gestalt theory, what are the two main disturbances of awareness?

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  • lacking insight (ability to see how all pieces of experience fit together)
  • not fully experiencing the present (choosing not to acknowledge aspects of a situation)
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In the gestalt theory, what is the main technique of therapy?

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dialogue between therapist & client that focuses on the here and now

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Who proposed the existential theory of clinical psychology?

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Victor Frankl

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In the existential theory, what are the two primary struggles in life?

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being vs nonbeing

meaningfulness vs meaninglessness

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What is the will to meaning? Who coined this term?

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Victor Frankl

the strive to live a meaningful existence

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Besides Victor Frankl, who was another major contributor to existential theory?

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Rollo May

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What is the goal of existential therapy?

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increase a client’s sense of being and meaningfulness

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In the existential theory, what is the cause and symptom of abnormal behavior?

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cause: perceived meaninglessness
result: neurotic anxiety

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What are the three monoamines?

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dopamine
serotonin
norepinephrine

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What disorder are antimanics targeted towards?

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bipolar disorder

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What neurotransmitter’s actions are usually targeted by antimanics?

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norepi and 5-HT

114
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What does MAOI stand for?

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monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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What does TCA stand for?

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tricyclic antidepressants

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What did Hans Eysenck contribute to the field of clinical psychology?

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criticized its effectiveness based on older studies that showed it was no more effective than no tx

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What did Anna Freud contribute to the field of clinical psychology?

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applied Freudian ideas to child psychology and development

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What did Melanie Klein contribute to the field of clinical psychology?

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object-relations theory

psychoanalysis with children

119
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What is object-relations theory?

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basically a psychodynamic version of ‘how you grow up influences adult thinking/behavior’

120
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Who were two important Neo-Freudians?

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  • Karen Horney

- Harry Stack Sullivan

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What are the three primary psychodynamic theories?

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  • psychoanalytic
  • individual
  • analytical
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What is the third force of psychotherapy?

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the humanistic approach to therapy (after psychodynamics and behaviorism)

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What was Abraham Maslow’s psychological philosophy?

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humanism

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What was Abraham Maslow’s most famous contribution to psychological theory?

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the hierarchy of needs

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What therapy did Donald Meichenbaum develop?

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stress-inoculation therapy

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What is stress-inoculation training?

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it is preparation for foreseeable stressors

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