possible FRQ terms for unit 8.2

Question 1

pros psychoanalysis

Answer 1

The therapist creates an empathetic and nonjudgmental atmosphere

Question 2

cons psychoanalysis

Answer 2

lack of empirical support for their effectiveness

Question 3

pros free association

Answer 3

discover unconscious thoughts and feelings that had been repressed or ignored

Question 4

cons free association

Answer 4

people may overproduce associations (pressure from therapist)

Question 5

pros cognitive therapy

Answer 5

it can quickly help you identify and cope with specific challenges

Question 6

cons cognitive therapy

Answer 6

The theory is loosely organized, based solely on the dynamic interplay between person, behavior, and environment

Question 7

pros behavioral therapy

Answer 7

help kids and adults manage symptoms like stress, anxiety, and any other related to mental health conditions

Question 8

cons behavioral therapy

Answer 8

he approach is too mechanical and fails to address the concerns of the “whole” patient.

Question 9

pros exposure therapy

Answer 9

Exposure can help weaken previously learned associations between feared objects, activities or situations and bad outcomes

Question 10

cons exposure therapy

Answer 10

may make symptoms worse, especially when dealing with PTSD

Question 11

pros eclectic approach

Answer 11

t is useful for multiple and complex problems

Question 12

cons eclectic approach

Answer 12

lack of structure

Question 13

pros psychosurgery

Answer 13

relieve purposeless, disabling and intractable mental and/or physical suffering in diseases

Question 14

cons psychosurgery

Answer 14

negative adverse effects

Question 15

pros of biological/biomedical therapy

Answer 15

progressively gets rid of diseases and pain

Question 16

cons of biological/biomedical therapy

Answer 16

too quick to label and diagnose individuals with specific disorders

Question 17

pros psychopharmacology

Answer 17

relieve acute and chronic pain

Question 18

cons psychopharmacology

Answer 18

overly prescribed and negative behavioral outcomes

Question 19

pros anxiety disorders

Answer 19

better at responding to threat than people without anxiety

Question 20

cons anxiety disorders

Answer 20

Depression or other mental health disorders. Substance misuse.

Question 21

pros schizophrenia

Answer 21

decreased frequency of viral infections

Question 22

cons schizophrenia

Answer 22

flat effect

Question 23

pros mood disorders

Answer 23

can cause changes in your behavior and can affect your ability to perform routine activities, such as work or school

Question 24

cons mood disorders

Answer 24

Loss of interest in activities that were pleasurable in the past