Psychology Exam Lessons 10 and 11

Humanistic therapy is also called _________ therapy.

Client-centered

Which type of therapy uses biological treatments to change behavior. These approaches include medication, surgical methods, and electrical shock treatments?

Electroconvulsive therapy

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

Free association

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

It can decrease a clients shame and isolation about a problem.

A client lies on a couch with the therapist sitting out of sight behind her. The therapist gets to know the clients problems through techniques called free association, resistance, and transference. What type of therapy is this?

Person-centered

Elena is attending mandatory therapy sessions, her doctor just wants her to talk about her childhood. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

Unconscious thoughts influence behavior.