Principles of psychotherapy- ch 40

Question 1

The essential components of effective psychotherapy are:

Answer 1

• Therapist’s capacity for accurate empathy, genuineness, respect for the patient, and interpersonal skills.

Question 2

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on what concept

Answer 2

That much of a patient’s behavior reflects unconscious processes influenced by childhood experiences

Question 3

Behavioral therapy techniques target specific maladaptive behaviors and seek to identify the stimuli or cues that trigger the behavior

Answer 3

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Question 4

Client-centered therapy

Answer 4

Identifies qualities of an effective therapist:

1) congruence (authenticity and genuineness)
2) Respect
3) Empathy

Question 5

The underlying theory of cognitive behavioral therapy is what

Answer 5

Distorted beliefs (cognition) and ways of thinking (schema) impair coping ability so that distressing symptoms persist, resulting in dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors.

For example, ppl who are depressed make inaccurate appraisals of the challenges they face and underestimate their ability to handle stress thus leading them to make negative predictions about the future and significant others in their lives. This leads to maladaptive coping and dysfunctional coping relationships

Question 6

What is dialectical behavioral therapy

Answer 6

Applies the methods of CBT to the treatment of suicidal or self-injurying ppl, typically those diagnosed with conditions such as borderline personality disorder.