Psychotherapy & Therapeutic Methods

Question 1

Therapeutic attempt to alter an undesired behavior by substituting a new response or set of responses to a given stimulus.

Answer 1

Behavioral Therapy

Question 2

Wide variety of treatment techniques that attempt to help the individual alter inaccurate or unhealthy perceptions and patterns of thinking.

Answer 2

Cognitive Therapy

Question 3

Behavioral treatment developed initially by Sigmund Freud to analyze and treat any dysfunctional effects of unconscious factors on a patient’s mental state. This therapy uses techniques that include analysis of defense mechanisms and dream interpretation.

Answer 3

Psychoanalysis

Question 4

Removal of a chemical substance (drug or alcohol) as an initial step in treatment of a chemically dependent individual.

Answer 4

Detoxification

Question 5

Method of inducing convulsions to treat affective disorders in patients who have been resistant or unresponsive to drug therapy.

Answer 5

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Question 6

The induction of an altered state of consciousness to change an unwanted behavior or emotional response.

Answer 6

Hypnosis

Question 7

Exposure of the body to light waves to treat patients with depression due to seasonal fluctuations.

Answer 7

Light Therapy

Question 8

The use of intravenous barbiturates to elicit repressed memories or thoughts.

Answer 8

Narcosynthesis

Question 9

The use of medication to affect behavior and/or emotions.

Answer 9

Pharmacotherapy