LearningCurve Module 53

"I think my problem is an overactive superego!" This kind of proclamation is likely to come from someone who has undergone:

psychoanalytic therapy.

_____ therapy is a widely practiced integrative therapy which aims not only to alter the way people think, but also to alter the way they act.

Cognitive-behavioral

The three main features that humanistic therapists hope to exhibit are genuineness, _____, and _____.

acceptance; empathy

_____ conditioning associates an unpleasant state, such as nausea, with an unwanted behavior, such as drinking alcohol.

aversive

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 therapy.

Morton suffers from anxiety. His therapist is training him to replace his catastrophizing thinking with more realistic appraisals, and then to gradually engage in activities that normally would be stressful for him. The therapist's approach BEST illustrates:

cognitive-behavioral therapy. Submitanswer

Marlow is suffering from schizophrenia. Marlow sees a therapist once a week to help him improve his social skills and modify his maladaptive behaviors. His therapist uses a combination of behavioral conditioning techniques and more cognitive approaches. Marlow's therapist is MOST likely using which approach?

eclectic

To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. The therapist's technique BEST illustrates:

systematic desensitization.

Therapists often suggest _____ therapy when the client's problems stem from their social interactions with others.

group

Dexter's therapist takes careful notes of Dexter's dreams as well as his resistance to talk about certain sensitive issues in an effort to provide his _____ of Dexter's disorder.

interpretation

Clarice seeks treatment for a history of childhood sexual abuse. She is interested in therapy which will help provide insight into her ongoing symptoms. Clarice is MOST likely to receive:

psychodynamic treatment.

During his weekly therapy sessions, Colin finds it very difficult to talk about childhood memories. He often pauses before mentioning embarrassing moments, or simply forgets important details. A psychoanalyst would suggest that this illustrates:

resistance.

_____ was the father of psychoanalysis.

Sigmund Freud

Mark suffers from a great deal of irrational thoughts that affect his social life. He would benefit MOST from _____ therapy.

cognitive-behavioral

Angelina is suffering from depression. Once a week, she sees a therapist and, with the therapist's help, she has begun to explore her past experiences and how they might have contributed to her depression. In addition, Angelina's therapist has Angelina begin to adopt new ways of thinking about the current events in her life. Angelina's therapist is MOST likely using which type of therapy?

psychotherapy

Mikkia needs therapy for help with procrastination. She says, "There's no way I'm going to that therapist! He sees patients three times a week for years on end. I need to get better soon!" The therapist MOST likely uses the _____ approach.

traditional psychoanalytic