Chapter 15

Client- centered therapists emphasize the importance of

interpreting the meaning of the clients' nonverbal behavior

Considering the greatest range of factors that may contribute to the process of healing is most clearly facilitated by a ______ approach of therapy

Biopsychosocial

To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. A therapist's technique best illustrates

Systematic desensitization

Because she mistakingly believes that the herbal remedy she is using will help her lose weight, Mrs. Redding is feeling a considerable reduction in her appetite. This best illustrates

The placebo effect

Cognitive therapy has been especially effective in treating,

depression

The most effecting psychotherapists are those who

establish an empathic, caring relationship with their clients

Preventative mental health attempts to reduce the likelihood of psychological disorders by

establishing programs to wipe out poverty and other demoralizing situations

Ina home for troubled youth, adolescents receive a large colored button when they hang up their clothes, make their beds, and come to meals on time. The adolescents return the buttons to staff members to receive bedtime snacks or watch TV. This best illustrates an application of

operant conditioning

Compared with psychoanalysts, humanistic therapists are more likely to emphasize

self fulfillment and growth

Nancy's therapist encourages her to think about her strengths rather than her weaknesses and to develop a habit of thanking others when they compliment her of promise emotional support. The therapist's approach best illustrates

Cognitive behavioral therapy

In family therapy, the therapist assumes that

Each person's actions trigger reactions from other family members