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Psychological Therapies Flashcards

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What are the 5 major treatment approaches for psychology?

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Biological
humanistic
cognitive
behavioral
psychodynamic
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biopsychosocial approach

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considers the individual’s biology, existing psychological issues, and social and societal issues

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What are the 4 ways to classify abnormal behavior and identify a psychological disorders

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look for maladaptive behavior
look for norm violations
see if the behavior is rare
consider whether the client has personal discomfort and feels uncomfortable with their behavior

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does not follow expectations

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norm violation

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impairs a person’s ability to function socially or professionally

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maladaptive behavior

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_________
use the DSM to diagnose behavior
identify the psychological disorder
recommend a treatment option

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Determine whether an individual’s behavior is diagnosable

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This includes humanistic, behavior, and psychodynamic approaches

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Modern treatments of psychological disorders

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This includes bloodletting, exorcism, and incarceration

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older treatments of psychological disorders

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… must take place after the behavior has been diagnosed.

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Deciding on a treatment option

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A clinician will classify a person’s abnormal behavior, identify an underlying disorder, and determine a course of treatment, based on whether the behavior …

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is especially rare
is a violation of social norm
is making the person unhappy
impairs the person’s ability to function in society

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Most clinicians use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to …

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rule out psychological disorders that a client does not have
diagnose psychological disorders.
find agreed-upon definitions of psychological disorders

not find recommendations for treatments

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Who are the fathers of cognitive treatment?

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Aaron Beck (Cognitive Therapy)

Albert Ellis (Rational emotive behavior Therapy)

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cognitive therapy

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changing the client’s thoughts (cognitive restructuring)

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cognitive distortions

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consistent errors in thinking

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behavioral therapy

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focuses on changing the client’s behavior

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2 of the most common behavioral therapy techniques

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systematic desensitization

token economies

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systematic desensitization

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exposing the patient to the object of his or her fear, in order to reduce the fear

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fear hierarchy

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list of items or situations that cause fear

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token economy

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rewarding desireable behavior with that can be exchanged for items of value

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cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

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changing thoughts in order to change feelings and behaviors

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Aaron Beck founded what type of therapy while Albert Ellis founded what?

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Aaron Cognitive therapy

Albert Ellis Rational emotive behavior therapy

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approach to a treatment is known as a(n)

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orientation

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exposure therapy or flooding

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Another behavioral therapy technique for reducing a phobia is exposure therapy, or flooding, in which a person is confronted with the cause of his anxiety and not permitted to escape until his fear diminishes. This technique is faster than systematic desensitization, but may be too extreme for people with more severe phobias

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psychodynamic therapy

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focuses on the past and unconscious processes

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psychoanalysis

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exploring unconscious conflicts

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conscious mind

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thoughts and feelings that we are fully aware of

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unconscious

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areas of the mind we are not actively in touch with

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dream analysis

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looking for meaningful themes in dreams

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free association

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patient speaks freely, therapist identifies common themes

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countertransference

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therapist has an emotional reaction to patient based on therapist’s relationship with someone else

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When the therapist’s resemblance to someone else causes an emotional reaction in the patient,
________has occurred.

When the patient’s resemblance to someone else causes an emotional reaction in the therapist,
________has occurred

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transference

countertransference

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patient talks about fantasies and memories, so that therapist can provide insight

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psychoanalysis

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This therapy often lasts for years

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psychodynamic therapy

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humanistic therapy

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emphasizes individual potential

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self-actualization

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fulfilment of one’s potential

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person-centered (AKA non-directional, Rogerian) therapy was developed by …

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Carl Rogers

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unconditional positive regard

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therapist is completely accepting

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empathy

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being able to identify with and relate to someone without having to agree

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sympathy

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having emotional concern for somone

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geniune

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therapist’s verbal and nonverbal signals match

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Humanistic therapists believe that their clients

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are capable of creating their own treatment goals
have the ability to become what they want to be

Not: should be agreed with at all times

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refraining from giving specific advice

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nondirective

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43
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a psychologist who listened to the client and restated those thoughts without judgment

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Carl Rogers

44
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A humanistic therapist’s role…

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is that of a guide rather than a clinician

45
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The goal of humanistic therapy

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self-actualization

46
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Who sets goals for treatment in humanistic therapy

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The client

47
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biomedical approach

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psychological disorders are based on physiological factors and best treated using medicine

48
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psychosurgery

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using surgery to treat mental illness

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labotomy

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severing nerve connections in the brain in order to calm a person’s behavior

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The most common antidepressants are

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s)

51
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mood stabilizers useful for …

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bipolar disorder, but can cause drowsiness and weight gain

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psychosis

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loss of contact with reality

53
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What medicines are used to help treat psychosis

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antipsychotics,

54
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What type of medications would you prescribe for phobias?

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antianxiety medications

55
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What type of medicines would you provide for bipolar disorders?

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lithium, mood stabilizers

56
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What type of medicines would you provide for eating disorders?

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antidepressants

57
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What type of medicine would you prescribe for loss of contact with reality?

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antipsychotic medications

58
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electroconvulsive therapy

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applying electrical impulses to patient’s brain to treat psychological disorders

59
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… may be done by a psychiatrist or physician, but not a therapist or psychologist.

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Writing a prescription for medication

60
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…is rarely used treatment today

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Performing a lobotomy to treat mental illness

61
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…can help calm patients who are agitated or aggressive

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Antipsychotic medications

62
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One reason to treat mental illness with medication?

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An imbalance in the brain’s neurochemistry

63
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treatment for depression when medication doesn’t work

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electroconvulsive therapy

64
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treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (one treatment)

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antianxiety medication

65
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ideal size for group therapy

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between 7-8, but 5-10 is the standard

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homogeneous

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all members have similar issues or characteristics

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heterogeneous

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different issues or characteristics of the members

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3 disadvantage of group therapy are

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It’s sometimes difficult to start a group, since it may be hard to find enough people with similar issues.

Some members might dominate a discussion

Some members might make others uncomfortable

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The type of group that may be joined after it has started

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open group

70
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3 disorders that may be treated with group therapy include…

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mood, anxiety, and substance abuse disorder

71
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A family visits a therapist because they have been fighting often. The therapist…

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knows that a problem affecting one member can affect the whole family.

will observe the family dynamics, and see how they affect each individual.

views the family system as whole.

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Most common problem in couples therapy

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miscommunication and relationship specific issues

73
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more effective than individual therapy in solving problems between members of a unit

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family and couples therapy

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requires each member to understand the conflicts between other members before improvement can occur

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family therapy

75
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often works to solve the common problems of miscommunication and relationship-specific problems

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couples therapy

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community psychology

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preventing psychological disorders and whatnot from happening. Focused on deinstitutionalization

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decompensation

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deterioration of mental health in a patient who has been discharged from a hospital without a solid plan for a follow up treatment

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examples of combined treatments are?

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individual and group therapy
medication and group therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy

and more

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deinstitutionalization

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the process of moving people from mental hospitals to a community and its support services

80
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Some methods to increase success of therapy include?

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Close bond between client and therapist
client is cooperative
meetings occur in a safe, private location
therapist is empathetic and warm

81
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This therapy is generally effective in treating mental illness.

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Psychotherapy

82
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evidence-based practice

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expertise of the therapist is combined with current research

83
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suggests that in order to provide effective therapy, a therapist must be trained, continue working on clinical skills, and understand cultural influences.

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The American Psychological association

84
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What must be considered by a psychologist in developing a treatment plan?

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Age cultural background, ethnicity, development history and values

85
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What may discourage an individual from seeking therapy?

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Lack of community support

86
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Unethical treatment

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occurs when a psychologist provides therapy but lacks training for it

87
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List 6 important factors when a psychologist creates a treatment plan.

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age
sociocultural background
familial status
ethnicity
values
developmental history
preferences
88
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list 4 important assessment methods in order to assess the effectiveness of a treatment plan.

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tests
screenings
observing the client
asking the client

89
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Ella is a 25 year old female and college graduate. She is dating her boyfriend Brody and has been with him for 2 years. Suddenly she has become depressed, started drinking a lot, and lost her job. Her boyfriend says get professional help or I’m leaving you.

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Let’s look at the different cases

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Ella goes to a cognitive-behavioral therapists.

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  1. Client sets goals
  2. Client gets homework
    3: therapy focuses on present and talks about homework

treatment success is measured by her changing thoughts and lasts 8-12 weeks

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Ella goes to a psychodynamic therapyists

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Goal is to uncover unconscious processes and conflicts.

treatment lasts a year or more

92
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Ella goes to a psychiatrist

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She gets antidepressents and meets with her psychiatrists once a month. Probably goes to a therapy group. She might be doing cognitive therapy, seeing a psychiatrists, and going to group therapy

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In cognitive behavioral therapy, success is measured by the client’s ability to change his or her thoughts. True or False?

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True

94
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treatment that lasts 9 to 12 months

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medical therapy

95
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treatment that lasts 8 to 12 weeks

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cognitive therapy

96
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treatment that lasts 12 months or longer

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psychodynamic therapy

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treatment that is indefinite

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group therapy

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how long does medical therapy last?

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9 to 12 months

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How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

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12 months or longer

100
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How long does cognitive therapy last?

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8 to 12 weeks

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how long does group therapy last?

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indefinite

102
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What type of therapist must be aware of any transference or countertransference reactions that occur?

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A psychodynamic therapist

103
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Anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are commonly treated using …

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medication

104
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Which of the following are the goals of couples therapy?

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identifying destructive behaviors

not documenting negative cycles in the relationship

105
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The American Psychological Association suggests that successful treatment is dependent on…

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solid clinical training and judging

Not traditional practices of clinical skills

106
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The therapist is more in control of discussion and asks clients questions that focus on childhood.

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Psychodynamic approach to therapy

107
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If subjects are highly engaged in setting goals for therapy and given homework assignments and procedures to help work through their disorder, they are using the …

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cognitive behavioral approach

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