Psychotherapy

Question 1

In operant conditioning, this is the removal of a negative repercussion to encourage behavior.

Answer 1

Negative reinforcement

Question 2

In this form of conditioning, a natural response is elicited by a learned stimulus.

Answer 2

Classical conditioning

Question 3

In this form of conditioning, a specific response is elicited due to punishment or reward.

Answer 3

Operant conditioning

Question 4

In operant conditioning, this is the addition of a negative repercussion to discourage behavior.

Answer 4

Positive punishment

Question 5

What is the goal of motivational interviewing?

Answer 5

To find a patient’s internal motivation needed to change behavior

Question 6

What is the goal of interpersonal therapy?

Answer 6

To improve the quality of interpersonal relationships and social functioning

Question 7

In operant conditioning, this is the addition of a positive reward to encourage behavior.

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement

Question 8

This term describes the projection of patient feelings about formative events and persons onto the provider.

Answer 8

Transference - countertransference is when the provider projects such feelings on the patient

Question 9

This form of psychotherapy is based in acceptance and change and emphasizes the development of adaptive skills.

Answer 9

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

Question 10

In operant conditioning, this is the removal of a positive stimulus to discourage behavior.

Answer 10

Negative punishment

Question 11

Involuntary responses are associated with this form of conditioning.

Answer 11

Classical conditioning

Question 12

What is the aim of psychodynamic therapy?

Answer 12

To address the foundation and formation of psychological processes

Question 13

Voluntary responses are associated with this form of conditioning.

Answer 13

Operant conditioning

Question 14

This form of psychotherapy explores the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Patients are encouraged to develop adaptive cognitions and behaviors.

Answer 14

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Question 15

Motivational interviewing is especially effective in treating these types of mental illness.

Answer 15

Substance abuse disorders and addiction

Question 16

According to this form of psychotherapy, people are good at heart. Patients are encouraged to be their true selves.

Answer 16

Humanistic therapy

Question 17

True/False. CBT is problem-focused and emphasizes past experiences.

Answer 17

False. CBT is problem-focused, but emphasizes the present.

Question 18

In what patient populations may CBT be ineffective?

Answer 18

Unstable patient populations - patients with amotivational depression, active suicidal ideation, active mania or psychosis

Question 19

DBT has a more narrow therapeutic usage. In what patient populations is DBT most effective?

Answer 19

Borderline personality disorder, actively suicidal patients, self-harm, PTSD, substance abuse, earing disorders, depression, anxiety

Question 20

DBT is the only approved psychotherapy for the treatment of what personality disorder?

Answer 20

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 21

Psychodynamic therapy is most effective in patients with these mental health issues.

Answer 21

Poor self-esteem, trust issues, interpersonal difficulties, intense anger/emotions

Question 22

True/False. DBT can be described as a more intensive form of CBT.

Answer 22

True - recommended for patients with more severe mental illness, active suicidal ideations, and/or past suicide attempt