Quiz 16

Antipsychotic medicines were first introduced in _______

1954

Adversive conditioning is a ______

Counterconditioning technique that Paris and unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior

Which of the following explains why most psychiatric hospitals emphasize short - term care?

Due to the very high cost of psychiatric hospitalization, insurance covers often limits the length of time one can be hospitalized

Breach of confidentiality he a greater risk in _____ therapy

Group

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

Group therapy

Which principle underlies the effectiveness of systematic desensitization?

You can't be nervous and relaxed at the same time.

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ______

antidepressants

Humanistic therapy is also called _____ therapy

client-centered

The primary therapeutic orientation used in couples counseling is ________

cognitive behavioral therapy

Rafael is in therapy, and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. For example, he helps Rafael learn not to overgeneralize his likelihood of failing his sociology class based on doing poorly on his first exam. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

cognitive therapy

Deinstitutionalization refers to the _____

process of closing large asylums

Cultural competence is a therapists understanding of, and attention to, ______

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family members specific problem?

strategic

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sylvia'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

______ can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; it can also cause constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness.

Atypical antipsychotics

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

A school counselor leads a support group for children whose parents have AIDS. The counselor focuses on defining AUDS, discussing treatment and side effects of treatment, and how the children can develop coping mechanisms. This exemplifies ______

Psycho-educational treatment

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

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with man accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-- judge mental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

Unconditional positive regard

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

asylums

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

intake

Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?

involuntary

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 psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

play therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ______

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache.

stimulants