psych 1630 exam 4 chapter 14

Question 1

Placebo effect

Answer 1

The curative effect of an inactive treatment that results simply from the
patient’s belief in its therapeutic value.

Question 2

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Answer 2

Past experience and unconscious importance.

Briefer, less intense, more flexible

Analysts face-to-face, more conversational

Question 3

Behavioral Therapy

Answer 3

Behaviorists: Disorders consist of maladaptive behaviors

Maladaptive behaviors can be unlearned

Techniques used to modify disordered thoughts, feelings, behaviors

Question 4

Cognitive Therapy

Answer 4

A form of psychotherapy in which people are taught to think in more
adaptive ways

Efforts to change thinking patterns

Question 5

Humanistic Therapy

Answer 5

Therapist as client facilitator

A humanistic psychotherapy in which a warm and accepting environment
is created to foster self-insight and acceptance.

Actions therapists must perform. Empathy, unconditional positive regard, engage in reflection

Question 6

What do behaviorists attribute maladaptive behaviors to?

Answer 6

maladaptive behaviors result from improper conditioning, reinforcement of undesirable behaviors, or the lack of reinforcement for more appropriate behaviors.

Question 7

What are the goals of psychoanalysis?

Answer 7

goal of psychoanalysis is to help individuals achieve a deeper understanding of themselves, resolve internal conflicts, and improve their overall psychological well-being