Chapter 16

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, "everyone makes mistakes sometimes," he thinks, "I am so stupid." What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

overgeneralization

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

intake

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

it can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem

Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, ________.

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

Antidepressant medications typically affect levels of __________

serotonin

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a stimulus hierarchy. Which form of therapy is she using?

systematic desensitization

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy

biomedical

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla'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

Hallucinations, delusions, and erratic behavior are often treated with _________ medications

antipsychotic