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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

Aaron Beck's _____ therapy teaches people new and more adaptive ways of thinking. It is based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and our emotional reactions

cognitive

_____ is like living in slow motion, whereas _____ is like living in fast-forward

depression; mania

_____ therapy is NOT a discredited method of treatment

dialectical behavior

While Justin's therapist attends to what he has to say without judgment, she also seeks understanding by paraphrasing as well as asking for clarification and then reflecting Justin's feelings. Justin's therapist is using a therapeutic technique known as

active listening

A(n) _____ approach to therapy combines and integrates multiple techniques and perspectives

eclectic

Client-centered therapists emphasize the importance of

enabling clients to feel unconditionally accepted

Clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences is known as

evidence-based practice

The therapeutically effective component of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) may not be the eye movements but rather

exposure therapy

Stefan recently suffered a traumatic experience and is now seeing a therapist on a regular basis. His therapist waves her finger in front of Stefan's face while he imagines the traumatic scene. This type of therapy is known as

eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

Delusions are

false beliefs

During a therapy session, Jenny focuses on several intrusive thoughts that have been bothering her. The therapist tells Jenny to report any ideas or memories stimulated by these thoughts. Jenny's therapist is using a technique known as

free association

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him he is so evil he should kill himself. Michael is experiencing

hallucinations

Conversion therapy is

harmful

Dr. Ramos is a client-centered therapist. Her type of therapy is empirically supported for the treatment of

mild depression

These are physicians who specialize in the treatment of psychological disorders; not all have had extensive training in psychotherapy, but as MDs or D.O.s they can prescribe medications

psychiatrists

For a recovering alcoholic, Alcoholics Anonymous may be beneficial because the group meetings

reduce isolation

Junko is always worrying about the current problems and concerns in her life. Junko's constant overthinking and fretting is known as _____; it is linked to depression

rumination

Amanda blames herself for her recent job loss. Her therapist suggests that her depression results from this blaming of herself rather than the slumping economy. Her therapist's suggestion BEST illustrates a

social-cognitive perspective

Clarice seeks treatment for a history of childhood sexual abuse. She is interested in therapy which will help provide insight into her ongoing symptoms. Clarice is MOST likely to receive

psychodynamic treatment

Drew's therapist believes in using only empirically supported therapies for treating his insomnia. His therapist will probably use _____ therapy

cognitive

In order to help people with their psychological disorders, this therapy develops an understanding of the people in a household, explores roles, and improves communication

family

Last year, Nikki was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and one of her symptoms is related to diminished emotion. She sometimes lapses into a zombielike state of apparent apathy known as

flat affect

_____ therapists strive to boost self-fulfillment by helping people grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance

humanistic

Delores has been in therapy for two years, but her last session is today. If asked next month how effective her psychotherapy was, she is likely to

overestimate its effectiveness

Constant overthinking and fretting about one's problems and their causes is known as _____; it is linked to depression

rumination

Angel has been arrested for grand theft auto. He claims that it was not him and that he knows nothing about the crime, as another one of his personalities must have done it. The court-appointed psychiatrist knows immediately that Angel does not suffer from _____ disorder, as the original personality generally denies awareness of the others

dissociative identity

Kyle is extremely manipulative. He can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to their suffering as a result of his actions. His behavior BEST illustrates _____ disorder

antisocial personality

During her weekly therapy sessions, Sabrina will often abruptly shift the focus of her attention and lose her train of thought. A psychoanalyst would suggest that this illustrates

resistance

Spencer has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His parents have a difficult time understanding him because his speech is fragmented and bizarre. He jumps from one idea to another, sometimes within sentences, creating a word _____

salad

Raquel was initially excited to make the cheerleading squad. However, her parents noticed that she stopped eating dinner with them, wanted to help make most meals, and had a list of good and bad foods. She began portioning the amount of food she ate and weighing food. Most concerning was the significant weight drop from a healthy 115 pounds to 90 pounds. This case demonstrates symptoms of

anorexia nervosa

Cam is seeking help for his alcohol abuse. He lives with his wife at home. Cam consults a behavior therapist, who is MOST likely to recommend

aversion therapy

Deena's therapist believes in using only empirically supported therapies for treating her dog phobia. Her therapist will probably use _____ therapy

behavior

Reinforcing desired behaviors, and withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors is known as

behavior modification

Electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation, and the use of antidepressants are all forms of

biomedical therapy

Roxanne suffers from severe anxiety. Her therapist believes in utilizing only empirically supported treatments to treat anxiety such as

cognitive-behavioral therapy

On average, psychotherapy is _____ when compared with the costs of biomedical treatment for psychologically related complaints

cost-effective

Eeyore, a character in the Winnie the Pooh series by E. E. Milne, speaks slowly, has a pessimistic view, and often does not wish to participate in social activities. These behaviors suggest that the character suffers from _____ disorder

major depressive

People with a(n) _____ disorder have a tendency to exaggerate their own importance. They do not accept criticism very well and are known to react to it with rage or shame

narcissistic personality

The neurotransmitter _____ is abundant during a manic state and scarce in a depressive state

norepinephrine

If one wants to listen more actively in one's own relationships, these three elements may help

summarize, invite clarification, and reflect feelings

To help Tom reduce his fear of flying, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is taking off in an airplane. The therapist's technique BEST illustrates

systematic desensitization

In an eating disorders clinic, the patients receive merits for good eating behaviors such as finishing their meal, not exercising after their meal, and for appropriate behaviors on the unit. This BEST illustrates an application of

the token economy

A bond of trust and mutual understanding between a mental health professional and a client, who work together constructively to overcome the client's problem is known as a(n)

therapeutic alliance

Mikkia needs therapy for help with procrastination. She says, "There's no way I'm going to that therapist! He sees patients three times a week for years on end. I need to get better soon!" The therapist MOST likely uses the _____ approach

traditional psychoanalytic

At his weekly therapy session, Henry became agitated at his therapist, saying that she was controlling, domineering, and trying to ruin his life with all of her mothering. A psychoanalyst would suggest that this illustrates

transference

The police brought Elaine to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling, "I have the power!" Elaine was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the emergency room, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder

bipolar

In an attempt to lose some of the weight gained by binge eating, Claire uses laxatives and exercises until she is exhausted. Claire MOST clearly demonstrates symptoms of _____ nervosa

bulimia

Eight-year-old Jamaiah is generally cranky and touchy. She is prone to tantrums. According to the DSM-5, Jamaiah might be diagnosed with _____ disorder

disruptive mood dysregulation

Which is the MOST likely reason that African women have been found to rate their ideal body type as being significantly closer to their actual shape as compared to European and North American women?

In much of Africa, plumpness is equated with prosperity and thinness can signal illness, poverty, and hunger