psychology chapter 14

Which drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Prozac

Zander has been struggling with personal issues and has decided to seek help at a mental health clinic. Unfortunately, he was put on a waiting list and told that he would have to wait several weeks before he could meet with a therapist. According to Hans Eysenck's findings, what will probably happen to Zander?

chances are good that he will improve during the waiting period

Nancy's therapist is an active listener who often paraphrases what she says. He does not judge her and is quite open to her exploration of her weaknesses. He gives her appropriate validation and encourages her to reflect on her feelings. He wants to deepen her self-understanding. Her therapy is MOST likely:

client-centered

The placebo effect BEST illustrates the importance of _____ in therapeutic outcomes

cognitive processes

Rebecca is suffering from anxiety and would like to try psychotherapy. Based on what you know about the effectiveness of the various forms of psychotherapy, which type of therapy would you recommend?

cognitive-behavior therapy

Dr. Raymond is a psychologist who focuses on preventing mental health disorders. Which type of psychologist BEST matches his focus?

community psychologist

Experiencing poverty, meaningless work, constant criticism, unemployment, racism, and sexism can lead to stress, which can then lead to other, more serious risks. One risk whose possibility does NOT increases as a result of stress is:

delusions

According to Carl Rogers, therapists can foster the growth of their clients by exhibiting three characteristics. Which characteristic is NOT one of those three?

empathy

Person-centered therapists emphasize the importance of:

enabling clients to feel unconditionally accepted

The therapy with a 15-year-old patient has been going well, but she tends to avoid discussing her relationship with her mother. The doctor believes that she can benefit from her family's involvement, which will promote positive communication. Today's session brings together the patient and her parents. They are engaging in _____

family

Currently, patients are rarely treated using _____, a psychosurgical procedure in which the nerves that connect the frontal lobes to the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain are cut.

lobotomy

Mel and her doctor are trying to decide which medication Mel should use to reduce her psychotic symptoms. Her doctor told her that the first-generation dopamine-blocking drugs can have side effects such as:

twitches and tremors

This is a counterconditioning technique that treats anxiety through creative electronic simulations in which people can safely face their greatest fears.

virtual reality exposure therapy

A token economy incorporates _____ to modify behaviors by reinforcing desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for various treats.

operant conditioning procedures

It is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy because

people often enter therapy in crisis, and these crises often pass without professional help

Suffering can lead to _____; that is, a challenging crisis can lead to an increased appreciation for life, more meaningful relationships, and changed priorities.

posttraumatic growth

This was the FIRST major psychological therapy.

psychoanalysis

In this form of therapy, a trained therapist may explore a client's early relationships, encourage the client to adopt new ways of thinking, or coach the client in replacing old behaviors with new ones.

psychotherapy

Today, Ellen is going to the mental health clinic for a new treatment. During the procedure, her brain will be exposed to recurring pulses of magnetic energy. This type of treatment is known as:

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.