psych 1010 ch 16
Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?
How you think determines how you feel.
Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
adderall
Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________.
antidepressants
In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________.
client says whatever comes to mind at the moment
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 to not 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
ECT stands for ________.
electroconvulsive therapy
________ have over 85% of the l,669 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.
rural areas
Which of the following explains why most psychiatric hospitals emphasize short-term care?
Due to the very high cost of psychiatric hospitalization, insurance coverage often limits the length of time one can be hospitalized.
What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services?
Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans.
________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders.
asylums