Psychology B: What is Psychotherapy? Quiz

Based on the information you've learned in previous lessons, which of the following is NOT a likely influence on the changes made to modern psychotherapy?

Some psychologists wanted to focus strictly on case studies

Psychotherapy can be used to treat ___________ like smoking.

Specific problems

The overall goal of psychotherapy is to _________________.

Help patients eliminate or control behavior that has disrupted their lives

Modern psychotherapy has expanded to include _______________.

Group therapy

How many schools of thought have influenced psychotherapy?

Three

Psychotherapy is a(n) _____________ process.

Active

How is psychotherapy useful in treating severe disorders?

A psychotherapist can monitor a patient's medication regimen in addition to regular sessions.

___________ is a method of treatment for mild to moderate cases of emotional and mental disorders that uses a process of patient discovery.

Psychotherapy

The work of __________ is the foundation of psychotherapy.

Sigmund Freud

Psychotherapy is also referred to as ___________.

Talk therapy