Study Guide Exam 4 Flashcards
The ability to be in the present moment, engage in activities that are personally important, and live a meaningful life despite the fact that difficult experiences will occur is a concept known as
psychological flexibility
A client who attempts to control or minimize difficult thoughts, feelings, and other internal events is using _____.
experiential avoidance
When working with clients on ______, emphasis is placed on teaching clients how to balance priorities versus demands, demonstrating self-respect in their relationships, and clarifying what’s important to them.
interpersonal effectiveness
_____ is the defense mechanism that occurs when a person attributes their unconscious feelings to someone else.
projection
A client expresses that they are feeling sad after not getting a promotion at work. The therapist replies, “You are feeling disappointed as the promotion was something you were really hoping for.” This is an example of ______.
reflection statements
_____ is a respect for clients as human beings, setting aside all preconceived notions and conveying trust in their ability to achieve their inner potential.
conditioned positive regard
Which statement describes the concept of interpersonal learning in group training?
interacting with others in the group teaches clients about interpersonal relationships, social skills, sensitivity to others, resolution of conflicts, and so on.
social ____ is the number and quality of one’s social relationships.
support
Which of these systems are affected by stress?
all of these symptoms
A client reports that they have a family history of depression and heart disease. This is an example of a ______, or a characteristic that increases the likelihood of a serious illness.
risk factor
An important aspect of ____ psychology is recognizing how multicultural factors impact the risks for poor health outcomes.
health
_____ intervention helps people at high risk for a particular disease make changes to their behavior, such as quitting smoking, adhering to medication instructions, eating healthier, and exercising more, and attending medical check-ups.
Cognitive-Behavioral
Which statement describes the concept of universality in group treatment?
group members discover that they are not alone and that others have similar problems, fears, and concerns
In DBT, the ____ mind is ruled by facts, reason, and pragmatics.
rational
The foundation for DBT is the biosocial theory of personality functioning, which holds that problems stem from the interaction of _____ and _____.
biological factors and environmental factors
