quiz #7 Flashcards
the major goal of insight therapies is to give people
a clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions
tiana sees a professional once a month to manage the medication she is taking to help alleviate the symptoms of her anxiety disorder. the type of therapy tiana is undergoing is called
biomedical therapy
which statement would most likely be said by a humanistic therapist?
“i’m not here to fix you, but i’ll gladly help you learn how to fix yourself.”
which type of therapy emphasizes the importance of an authentic and empathetic therapist?
person-centered therapy
the person-centered therapist has to be able to acknowledge and understand what the client is feeling and experiencing. this process is referred to as
empathy
which type of therapy is based on various learning principles?
behavior-therapy
the kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called
psychotherapy
what is a basic assumption held by behavior therapists?
behaviors that have been learned can be “unlearned”
which method of treating phobias involves progressive relaxation and exposure to the feared object?
systematic desensitization
which behavior therapy technique is commonly used to treat anxieties or fears?
exposure
in which form of therapy does the therapist take a directive role, challenging clients when they make “my way or nothing” statements?
rational emotive behavior therapy
which element can be a barrier to effective therapy when the cultural backgrounds of the client and therapist are differnt?
language
antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as…
hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior
for which disorder was electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) originally developed as a treatment?
schizophrenia
______ are specifically trained to use biomedical therapies
psychiatrists
