Psychology Final Exam Review: Psychotherapy Techniques, Exams of Psychology

A series of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of psychotherapy, including insight therapies, eclectic approaches, humanistic therapy, gestalt approach, behavior-based therapies, systematic desensitization, exposure-based therapies, token economies, cognitive therapy, self-help groups, therapeutic alliance, and the effectiveness of psychotherapy. It also addresses the use of medication, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics, and techniques like electroconvulsive shock therapy and deep brain stimulation. The questions explore different therapeutic techniques and their applications in treating psychological disorders, offering a comprehensive overview of the field. Useful for students studying psychology, providing a review of key concepts and therapeutic methods. (447 characters)

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PSYCHOLOGY FINAL (Chapter 15)
Psychotherapies that attempt to increase the understanding of a client's motives are known as
________ therapies -
insightโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
DeWayne has decided to seek psychotherapy for some personal difficulties he has been having.
While on the telephone with one possible clinician, he asks her to describe the kind of treatment
approach that she uses with clients. "I don't limit myself to a single theory or approach," the
therapist answers. "Instead, I operate in a(n) ________ fashion, integrating various treatment
approaches based on the specific needs of each client." -
eclecticโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of therapy noted by your textbook that helps
people improve their overall functioning? -
regressive theraphyโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach? -
humanistic theraphyโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Dr. Ellington is directive in his approach with clients. He pays close attention to body language and
often focuses on a client's denied past. What type of therapeutic approach is Dr. Ellington using? -
Gestalt approachโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Which of the following cases would a humanistic approach probably be least effective as the first
choice of treatment? -
Miranda, a corporate executive who suffers from marked delusions and active auditory โ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
hallucinations
Behavior-based therapies are ________ based, while psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are
________ based. -
action, insightโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Dr. Kali works with clients to help them learn deep relaxation. Next, he has them list their fears
from least to most anxiety provoking. Finally, Dr. Kali slowly exposes his clients to each of their
fears and assists them in gaining control of their anxiety. His approach is BEST known as -
systematic desensitization.โ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Dr. Collins uses exposure-based therapies to treat many of her patients. Client A is actually
confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety, while Client B is asked to think about and
visualize the frightening situation. Client A's treatment method would be described as ________,
while client B's treatment method is ________. -
in vivo; imaginalโ˜‘๏ธ๎˜‚
Which of the following therapies has been successful across multiple settings in the establishment of
desirable behaviors and modification of problem behaviors? -
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PSYCHOLOGY FINAL (Chapter 15)

Psychotherapies that attempt to increase the understanding of a client's motives are known as ________ therapies - โ˜‘๏ธ insight DeWayne has decided to seek psychotherapy for some personal difficulties he has been having. While on the telephone with one possible clinician, he asks her to describe the kind of treatment approach that she uses with clients. "I don't limit myself to a single theory or approach," the therapist answers. "Instead, I operate in a(n) ________ fashion, integrating various treatment approaches based on the specific needs of each client." - โ˜‘๏ธ eclectic Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of therapy noted by your textbook that helps people improve their overall functioning? - โ˜‘๏ธ regressive theraphy Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach? - โ˜‘๏ธ humanistic theraphy Dr. Ellington is directive in his approach with clients. He pays close attention to body language and often focuses on a client's denied past. What type of therapeutic approach is Dr. Ellington using? - โ˜‘๏ธ Gestalt approach Which of the following cases would a humanistic approach probably be least effective as the first choice of treatment? - โ˜‘๏ธ Miranda, a corporate executive who suffers from marked delusions and active auditory hallucinations Behavior-based therapies are ________ based, while psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are ________ based. - โ˜‘๏ธ action, insight Dr. Kali works with clients to help them learn deep relaxation. Next, he has them list their fears from least to most anxiety provoking. Finally, Dr. Kali slowly exposes his clients to each of their fears and assists them in gaining control of their anxiety. His approach is BEST known as - โ˜‘๏ธ systematic desensitization. Dr. Collins uses exposure-based therapies to treat many of her patients. Client A is actually confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety, while Client B is asked to think about and visualize the frightening situation. Client A's treatment method would be described as ________, while client B's treatment method is ________. - โ˜‘๏ธ in vivo; imaginal Which of the following therapies has been successful across multiple settings in the establishment of desirable behaviors and modification of problem behaviors? -

โ˜‘๏ธ token economies Barbara's therapist tells her that she is applying arbitrary inference to her thinking, which ultimately is causing her to be depressed. Which of the following is an example of arbitrary inference? - โ˜‘๏ธ Barbara tends to jump to conclusions with little or no evidence to support her beliefs Which of the following may be an effective option for some concerns if there isn't a therapist available in your local community? - โ˜‘๏ธ self-help group The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the ________ between client and therapist

  • โ˜‘๏ธ therapeutic alliance Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that - โ˜‘๏ธ no one psychotherapy worked for every type of problem Which of the following is an advantage of cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies? - โ˜‘๏ธ They are less expensive and short-term than typical insight therapies Dr. Cavendish is trying to establish what is known as a therapeutic alliance with her clients. What specifically should she do to accomplish this goal? - โ˜‘๏ธ She should be more empathetic and caring when working with her clients. Research shows that African American clients prefer a therapist ________ while Asian men prefer a ________ therapist. - โ˜‘๏ธ of the opposite sex; male In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior? - โ˜‘๏ธ aversive conditioning . __________refers to techniques or interventions that have produced desired outcomes, or therapeutic change in controlled studies. - โ˜‘๏ธ Evidence-based treatment Why are antidepressants taking the place of many antianxiety drugs in the treatment of anxiety disorders? - โ˜‘๏ธ Antianxiety drugs may be addictive and have more side effects. Prolonged use of antipsychotic medication can lead to a side effect called ________, which is characterized by involuntary facial and tongue movements (e.g., grimacing, constant chewing), or repetitive involuntary jerks or dance-like movements of the arms and legs. - โ˜‘๏ธ tardive dyskinesia Today's electroconvulsive shock therapy is often quite useful in the treatment of - โ˜‘๏ธ severe depression.

Stephan gets a text message from his girlfriend saying that she will have to work overtime tonight. Stephan immediately assumes his girlfriend is seeing someone else at work. Beck would say that Stephan has engaged in what type of distorted thinking? - โ˜‘๏ธ arbitrary interference Aidan's wife comes home angry from her job, and he immediately assumes that he has done something wrong. Such irrational thinking is an example of - โ˜‘๏ธ personalization Sydney tends to blow negative events out of proportion to their importance (magnification) while ignoring relevant positive events (minimization). What therapeutic technique may work best to help Sydney? - โ˜‘๏ธ rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) Which therapy style requires the therapist to actively confront a client's irrational beliefs - โ˜‘๏ธ rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) -- therapy Person-centered therapy has its roots in: - โ˜‘๏ธ humanistic psychology If Dr. Kelly uses an eclectic approach to her work as a therapist, what specifically is she doing? - โ˜‘๏ธ Dr. Kelly uses one or a combination of any number of therapeutic treatments depending on the situation With regard to treatment of psychological disorders, many psychological professionals believe medications work best in combination with - โ˜‘๏ธ psychothearphy Typical antipsychotic drugs work by blocking what neurotransmitter - โ˜‘๏ธ dopamine Anton has been on an antipsychotic drug for many years to control his schizophrenia. He has developed repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of the face, lips, legs, and body. These side effects make up a syndrome known as - โ˜‘๏ธ tardive dyskinesia As part of the medical treatment trial she is participating in for severe and suicidal depression, Aldina was given ________, which is being investigated due to its seemingly immediate, although short-term, effects - โ˜‘๏ธ ketamine In bilateral anterior cingulotomy - โ˜‘๏ธ a thin wire electrode is used to destroy a small area of brain tissue