Chapter 16 - Therapy & Treatment

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Adderall

A particular benefit of _______ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a clients sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others.

group

Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

active listening

Which terms refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communication to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?

confidentiality

Dr. Piccolo is working with a family and determines that the parents do not make rules together and often contradict each other. This leads to confusion among the children who act out because they don't understand what is expected of them in the home. She helps them to get "on the same page" with regard to each family member's place in the home and helps the parents work on their own relationship as co-parents. This is called ________ family therapy.

structural

Which of the following choices is an example of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy?

the clients present and future

What principle underlies cognitive-behavioral therapy?

thoughts affects actions

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

unconditional positive regard

How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

years

Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease.

chronic

In Medieval times, what would be the most likely form of treatment for someone suffering the symptoms of a psychological illness?

exorcism

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

intake

Dr. Kaplan is working with a Japanese-American client, and regards the client's silence as an indication that he is not happy to be in therapy. He fails to consider that his client has learned that authority figures should be shown deference and that his silence is a sign of respect. Dr. Kaplan is demonstrating ________.

poor cultural competence

Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill?

psychiatric hospitals

Martha and Mikey go to meet with a psychotherapist and other parents to learn about their adult son's symptoms of schizophrenia. They spend time discussing the illness, learning to understand his challenges, and getting information about how to most effectively help him recover. This approach is called a ________ group.

psychoeducational

Cultural competence is a therapist understanding of, and attention to __________

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

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 hierarchy of stimuli related to her phobia. Which form of therapy is she using?

systematic desensitization

Research finds that when receiving treatment for a substance use problem, the treatment has to last for at least ________ month(s) before positive outcome is likely to be achieved.

3

How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis?

In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors, while psychoanalysis involves digging deeply into ones unconscious

Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?

Stavros, who suffers from ADHD

Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors such as socializing with other patients. They can later exchange the chips for privileges, like extra TV time. This is an example of ________.

a token economy

Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails?

aversive conditioning

Among old Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

bring shame to the family

Roscoe suffers from cocaine use disorder as well as bipolar disorder. The fact that he has two psychiatric diagnoses at once would make his a ________ situation.

comorbid