PSYC102 Chapter 16

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________.

antidepressants

When an individual has two or more diagnoses, the disorders are ________.

comorbid

Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?

confidentiality

Exposure therapy is a ________ technique.

counterconditioning

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

intake

Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.

manic episodes

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

systematic desensitization

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

Adderall

Who developed client-centered therapy?

Carl Rogers

What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services?

Ethnic or racial minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans.

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

How you think determines how you feel

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

It can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to mental health treatment? a) being a member of a racial or ethnic majority b) fears about treatment c) transportation d) language

a) being a member of a racial or ethnic majority

Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

active listening

________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders.

asylums

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

biomedical

Which group is play therapy often used to treat?

children

Humanistic therapy is also called ________ therapy.

client-centered

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

cognitive-behavioral therapy

The sociocultural perspective looks at you, your behaviors, and your symptoms in the context of your ________.

culture and background

ECT stands for ________.

electroconvulsive therapy

Dr. Xavier encourages his client to relax and say whatever comes to mind at the moment. Dr. Xavier is using ________ to treat his client.

free association

Breach of confidentiality is a common concern about ________ therapy.

group

Dr. Banner wants his clients to learn to articulate thoughts that keep them from achieving their goals. Therefore, Dr. Banner increases their self-awareness by focusing on their conscious thoughts. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using?

humanistic therapy

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, "everyone makes mistakes sometimes," he thinks, "I am so stupid." What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

overgeneralization

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 therapy does this exemplify?

play therapy

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

Repeated drug use and/or alcohol use after a period of improvement from substance abuse is called ________.

relapse

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

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

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

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

group therapy

What is the goal of humanistic therapy?

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

Which kind of therapy involves a therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors?

behavior

Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

behavior therapy