Therapy

Question 1

Cognitive therapy

Answer 1

reframes irrational/harmful thoughts into constructive ones

Question 2

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer 2

combines cognitive therapy (addressing thoughts) with behavioural therapy (changing behaviours)

Question 3

Unconditional positive regard

Answer 3

accepting and supporting someone without judgment no matter what they say or do

Question 4

Behaviour therapy

Answer 4

eliminates unwanted behaviours to reinforce desirable ones

Question 5

Counterconditioning

Answer 5

pairing an undesired response to a stimulus with a positive stimulus

Question 6

Exposure therapy

Answer 6

treats anxieties by exposing patients to the things they fear or avoid

Question 7

Systematic desensitization

Answer 7

gradually exposing the patient to a fear in a controlled manner (type of exposure therapy)

Question 8

Aversive conditioning

Answer 8

eliminates unwanted behaviour by associating it with an unpleasant stimulus

Question 9

Token economy

Answer 9

when a patient displays a desired behaviour they are rewarded

Question 10

Psychotherapy

Answer 10

treatment involving psychological techniques

Question 11

Biomedical therapy

Answer 11

prescribed medications or procedures used to treat psychological disorders

Question 12

Eclectic approach

Answer 12

using a variety of therapeutic techniques and strategies

Question 13

Resistance

Answer 13

blocking anxiety-provoking thoughts, feelings, or memories from consciousness

Question 14

Interpretation

Answer 14

the therapist offers insight into the meaning of the patient’s thoughts/feelings

Question 15

Transference

Answer 15

patient transfers feelings/emotions onto the therapist

Question 16

Validating others

Answer 16

acknowledging that a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviours have causes and are understandable

Question 17

Distress-tolerance skills

Answer 17

techniques used to handle difficult emotions and stressful situations

Question 18

Types of distress-tolerance skills

Answer 18

-mindfulness
-relaxation exercises
-changing temperature of face

Question 19

What is the dive response

Answer 19

physiological reaction that occurs when face is submerged in cold water
-heart rate slows, blood flow is redirected to vital organs

Question 20

Psychopharmacology

Answer 20

the study of the effects of drugs on the mind and behaviour

Question 21

Insight therapies

Answer 21

aims to help individuals gain insight into their thoughts/emotions to resolve a psychological issue

Question 22

Person-centered therapy

Answer 22

creating a supportive/non-judgmental environment where the patient feels accepted

Question 23

Active listening

Answer 23

fully concentrating, understanding, and responding to what the speaker is saying to ensure accurate understanding