Chapter 15 psychology quiz

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A token economy is:

a form of behavior in which the therapeutic environment is structured to reward desired behaviors w positive reinforcers.

Researchers on effective psychotheraphy have identified several common factors that contribute to a positive therapy outcome. Which os NOT one of those common factors?

a specific therapeutic approach or orientation

Cognitive therapy is to ___ as behavioral therapy is to ___

illogical patterns of thinking; maladaptive learning

The diff forms of biomedical therapy are based on the assumption that ___ play a sigificant role in causing the symptoms of psychological disorders

biological factors

The primary goal of psychoanalysis is to:

bring unconscious to conscious awareness to help the person gain insight into conflicts and resolve them

One important goal of the therapist in client-centered therapy is to:

create conditions that allow the client to direct the focus on therapy

In psychoanalysis, transference refers to the:

patient unconsciously responding to the therapist as though the therapist were a sigificant person in the patients life

All forms of psychotheraphy share the assumption that ___ plays a significant role in problematic emotions, behaviors and thoughts.

phycological factors

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group therapy over individual therapy.

the client can establish a deeply, personal, intimate relationship w the therapist

In contrast to insight-oriented therapies, behavior therapy focuses on:

unlearning maladaptive behaviors and acquiring more adaptive behaviors in their place


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