Comparison of Therapies

Question 1

Psychodynamic Therapy Length =

Answer 1

Long term (20+ sessions)

Question 2

Interpersonal Therapy Length =

Answer 2

Short Term (12-20 Sessions)

Question 3

CBT Length =

Answer 3

Short Term (5-20 sessions)

Question 4

Behavioral Therapy Length =

Answer 4

Varies (Typically Fewer than 10 Sessions)

Question 5

Psychodynamic Therapy Treatment Focus =

Answer 5

Unresolved past relationships & core conflicts

Question 6

Interpersonal Therapy Treatment Focus =

Answer 6

Current interpersonal relationships & social supports

Question 7

CBT Treatment Focus =

Answer 7

Thoughts & Cognitions

Question 8

Behavioral Therapy Treatment Focus =

Answer 8

Learned maladaptive behavior

Question 9

Psychodynamic Therapy Therapist Role =

Answer 9

Significant other
Transference object

Question 10

Interpersonal Therapy Therapist Role =

Answer 10

Problem solver

Question 11

CBT Therapist Role =

Answer 11

Active, directive, challenging

Question 12

Behavioral Therapy Therapist Role =

Answer 12

Active, directive, challenging

Question 13

Psychodynamic Therapy Primary Disorders Treated =

Answer 13

Anxiety
Depression
Personality disorders

Question 14

Interpersonal Therapy Primary Disorders Treated =

Answer 14

Depression

Question 15

CBT Primary Disorders Treated =

Answer 15

Depression
Anxiety/ panic
Eating disorders

Question 16

Behavioral Therapy Primary Disorders Treated =

Answer 16

PTSD
OCD
Panic Disorder

Question 17

Psychodynamic Therapy Technique =

Answer 17

Therapeutic Alliance
Free Association
Understanding Transference
Challenging Defense Mechanisms

Question 18

Interpersonal Therapy Technique =

Answer 18

Facilitate new patterns of communication and expectations for relationships

Question 19

CBT Technique =

Answer 19

Evaluating thoughts & behaviors
Modifying dysfunctional thoughts & behaviors

Question 20

Behavioral Therapy Technique =

Answer 20

Relaxation
Thought Stopping
Self-Reassurance
Seeking Social Support