LearningCurve Module 54

As a parent, Wendy is skeptical of treatments that sound too good to be true. When she arrives at the psychologist's office, she asks about effective treatment for bed-wetting because her 6-year-old son has been having difficulties. She learns that _____ is the empirically supported treatment.

behavior conditioning

This therapy is empirically supported for treating compulsions.

behavior therapy

This is the cultural belief that gives priority to others' expectations.

collectivism

When making a decision on which therapy to use, the American Psychological Association (APA) advocates that clinicians consider all of the following EXCEPT:

therapeutic trends.

Delores has been in therapy for two years, but her last session is today. If you ask her next month how effective her psychotherapy was, she is likely to:

overestimate its effectiveness.

Lindsey is a physician who specializes in the treatment of psychological disorders. She is an MD and can prescribe medication. Lindsey is MOST likely a:

psychiatrist.

Data cited in the textbook suggests that about _____ percent of those experiencing anxiety or depression have used alternative treatments such as massage, spiritual healing, or herbal medicine.

50 to 60

Barry's good friend has been dealing with severe anxiety for the last few months. However, he is reluctant to see a therapist because he is hoping that his anxious feelings will eventually go away. What can Barry say that might convince his friend that seeing a therapist would be beneficial?

Those undergoing therapy are more likely to improve more quickly, and with less risk of relapse.

Roxanne suffers from severe anxiety. Her therapist believes in utilizing only empirically supported treatments to treat anxiety such as:

cognitive-behavioral therapy.

The CEO of a large corporation is considering the benefits her firm will offer employees. If she offers employees psychotherapy for psychological problems, chances are good that:

medical costs will be reduced.

Dr. Ramos is a client-centered therapist. Her type of therapy is empirically supported for the treatment of:

mild depression.