Psychology chapter 13

_________ is the tendency to block the free expression of impulses and primitive ideas—a reflection of the defense mechanism of repression.​

Resistance

According to Aaron Beck, clients may engage in _________, which means looking at the world in black and white rather than in shades of gray.​

absolutist thinking

Salma angrily tells her therapist, John, "I should have won the beauty contest. It's not fair." John confronts Salma's belief by asking, "Wasn't the winner more talented and articulate than you?" John is most likely to be a(n) _____.​

rational emotive behavior therapist

Psychotherapy refers to _________ between a client and a therapist.​

systematic interaction

In client-centered therapy, _________ refers to respect for clients as human beings with unique values and goals.​

unconditional positive regard

Dr. Thomas, a psychiatrist, works at a facility that treats new cases as outpatients rather than sending them to hospitals. He also helps people who have been released from mental hospitals. Most of the people treated by him have chronic psychological disorders. Dr. Thomas works at a(n) _____.​

​ community mental health center

What are two qualities of Ellis's rational emotive behavior therapy?

Active and directive

Which of the following is a similarity between cognitive therapists and humanistic therapists?

Both aim to foster self-insight, but they mainly aim to help make people more aware of their current cognitions.

Which of the following is true of cognitive therapy?

It focuses directly on thoughts and encourages ideas that help individuals solve problems.

_________ is a behavior-therapy technique in which a client observes and imitates a person who approaches and copes with feared objects or situations.​

Modeling

Which of the following aggravated the problems that inmates of asylums were already facing?

Overcrowding

_________ are based on the thinking of Sigmund Freud.​

Psychodynamic therapies

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of group therapy?

Some clients progress more in one-on-one therapy.?

Jose, a gym instructor, trains his clients in cardio and strength training. One of his clients, Rosa, is unable to focus on her cardio workouts for more than 15 minutes at a time but wants to increase her time to 30 minutes. So, Jose tries to gradually increase her attention time by five minutes before she is allowed to engage in small talk as a reinforcer for focusing on her workout. Which of the following behavior methods does Jose most likley use in this scenario?

Successive approximations

Most antianxiety drugs belong to the chemical class known as _________.​

benzodiazepines

According to psychodynamic therapy, psychological problems reflect:

early childhood experiences and inner conflicts.

A form of group therapy that may be undertaken from the systems approach is called _________.​

family therapy

In psychoanalysis, the uncensored uttering of all thoughts that come to mind is known as _________.​

free association

Tom is a World War II war hero who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression. In 1954, he was sent to an institution for treatment. He was most likely admitted to a(n) _____.​

mental hospital

Behavior therapy applies _____ to directly promote desired behavioral changes.​

principles of learning

Jack's therapist Susan wants him to recall significant points about his recent appraisal, so he can cope with his work more effectively. Which of the following approaches does Susan use?

Cognitive therapy

Jessie shares personal experiences with her facilitator and several others who demonstrate similar problems. In which of the following therapies is Jessie most likely participating?

Group therapy

Which of the following is a difference between humanistic forms of therapy and behavior therapy?

Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on emotions, whereas behavior therapy tends to focus on actions.

Which of the following statements best describes psychodynamic therapy?

It is a type of psychotherapy that is based on Freud's thinking and assumes that psychological problems reflect early childhood experiences and internal conflicts.

Based on the different behavior-therapy methods, which of the following is true of modeling?

It relies on observational learning.