ch.14 online test psyc 101

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are likely to be treated with _____ therapy, which acts directly on the patient's nervous system.

biomedical

___ is a type of treatment that physically changes the brains functioning

biomedical therapy

his form of therapy offers medications as treatment for psychological disorders.

biomedical therapy

this form of therapy offers medications as treatments for psychological disorders

biomedical therapy

Nancy's therapist is an active listener who often paraphrases what she says. He does not judge her and is quite open to her exploration of her weaknesses. He gives her appropriate validation and encourages her to reflect on her feelings. He wants to deepen her self-understanding. Her therapy is most likely:

client-centered

Aaron Beck's therapy, which teaches people new and more adaptive ways of thinking and acting, is based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and a person's emotional reactions. This kind of therapy is called:

cognitive therapy.

Which therapy is effective in the treatment of phobias?

exposure therapies

suffering can lead to __; that is, a challenging crisis can lead to an increased appreciation for life, more meaningful realtionships, and changed priorities.

post traumatic growth

Which common trouble signal does NOT indicate that one should seek a mental health professional's help?

temporary situational anxiety

it is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy because;

testimonials from former patients can be misleading

Which form of psychotherapy is considered by researchers to be the best option to treat psychologicl disorders

there is not one form of psychotherapy that is perferred over others

Mel and her doctor are trying to decide which medication Mel should use to reduce her psychotic symptoms. Her doctor told her that the first-generation dopamine-blocking drugs can have side effects such as:

twitches and tremors

Roxanne suffers from anorexia. At the eating disorders clinic, her therapist believes in using an integrative therapy, such as:

cognitive-behavioral

According to Carl Rogers, thrapists who demonstrate this chracteristic encourage their clients to express their true feelings

genuineness

To help Monica overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment BEST illustrates:

aversive conditioning.

Rebecca is suffering from anxiety and would like to try psychotherapy. based on what you know about the effectiveness of the various forms of psychotherapy, which type of therapy

cognitive-behavioral therapy

In this form of therapy, a trained therapist may explore a client's early relationships, encourage the client to adopt new ways of thinking, or coach the client in replacing old behaviors with new ones.

psychotherapy

This form of therapy, a trained therapist may explore a clients early relationships, encourage the client to adopt new ways of thinking, or coach the client in replacing old behaviors with new ones.

psychotherapy

modern western therapies for psychological disorders fall into two main catergories. what are they?

psychotherapy and biomedical therapy

Ellen is going to the mental health clinic for a new treatment. during the procedure, her brain will be exposed to recurring pulses of magnetic energy. this type of treatment is known as;

receptive transcranial magnetic stimulation

the ability to cope with stress and recover from adversity is known as

resilience

According to Carl Rogers, therapists who demonstrate this characteristic help their clients feel freer and more open to change.

acceptance

In psychoanalysis, when a patient blocks anxiety-laden material from their consciousness, they are experiencing:

resistance.

Which method is LEAST likely to be effective in the treatment of depression?

systematic desensitization