Chapter 15
Client- centered therapists emphasize the importance of
interpreting the meaning of the clients' nonverbal behavior
Considering the greatest range of factors that may contribute to the process of healing is most clearly facilitated by a ______ approach of therapy
Biopsychosocial
To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. A therapist's technique best illustrates
Systematic desensitization
Because she mistakingly believes that the herbal remedy she is using will help her lose weight, Mrs. Redding is feeling a considerable reduction in her appetite. This best illustrates
The placebo effect
Cognitive therapy has been especially effective in treating,
depression
The most effecting psychotherapists are those who
establish an empathic, caring relationship with their clients
Preventative mental health attempts to reduce the likelihood of psychological disorders by
establishing programs to wipe out poverty and other demoralizing situations
Ina home for troubled youth, adolescents receive a large colored button when they hang up their clothes, make their beds, and come to meals on time. The adolescents return the buttons to staff members to receive bedtime snacks or watch TV. This best illustrates an application of
operant conditioning
Compared with psychoanalysts, humanistic therapists are more likely to emphasize
self fulfillment and growth
Nancy's therapist encourages her to think about her strengths rather than her weaknesses and to develop a habit of thanking others when they compliment her of promise emotional support. The therapist's approach best illustrates
Cognitive behavioral therapy
In family therapy, the therapist assumes that
Each person's actions trigger reactions from other family members