Ch. 16 psy

Which treatment modality involves 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meeting together with a trained clinician?

group therapy

During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.

intake

Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?

involuntary

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

play therapy

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was _____.

possessed by demons

Deinstitutionalization refers to the _____.

process of closing large asylums

Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, _____.

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ______.

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

Carl Rogers called his therapeutic orientation client-centered therapy because he thought the term "patient" ________.

suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure

On the advice of her therapist, Thor decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a stimulus hierarchy. Which form of therapy is she using?

systematic desensitization

Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors such as socializing with other patients. They can later exchange the chips for privileges, like extra TV time. This is an example of ________.

token economy

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

unconditional positive regard

How long does psychoanalysis typically take

years

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD)?

Adderall

Who developed psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________.

antidepressants

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy.

biomedical

Addiction is often viewed as a(an) ________ disease.

chronic

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ______.

client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

Aversive conditioning is a _____.

counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior