psychology CH 16 quiz questions

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

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

How long does psychoanalysis typically take?

years

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

Who led the reform efforts for mental health care in the United States?

Dorothea Dix

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

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

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

asylums

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________.

client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

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

Aversive conditioning is a ________.

counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior

Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

depressing central nervous system activity

What is the goal of humanistic therapy?

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves