psychology CH 16 quiz questions
Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.
severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy
How long does psychoanalysis typically take?
years
Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Adderall
Who developed client-centered therapy?
Carl Rogers
Who led the reform efforts for mental health care in the United States?
Dorothea Dix
Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?
It can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem.
________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders.
asylums
In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________.
client says whatever comes to mind at the moment
Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?
confidentiality
Aversive conditioning is a ________.
counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior
Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.
depressing central nervous system activity
What is the goal of humanistic therapy?
helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves