Chapter 16: Therapy and Treatment ADRI

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A. Adderall B. Clozaril C. Lithium D. Xanax

A. Adderall and Ritalin

The primary therapeutic orientation used in couples counseling is ________. A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) C. strategic family therapy D. structural family therapy

A. cognitive-behavioral therapy focus much more on present issues than on a patient's childhood or past, as in other forms of psychotherapy.

For Burt, who has claustrophobia, a small dark room creates a small amount of fear, a stairwell creates a bit more fear, and an elevator creates the most fear. Burt's therapist induces deep relaxation and asks him to imagine a small dark room. Gradually, they will work up to having Burt imagine being in an elevator. What aspect of exposure therapy is this? A. dream analysis B. stimulus hierarchy C. virtual hierarchy D. virtual reality exposure

B. stimulus hierarchy

Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe? A. free association B. humanistic C. involuntary D. voluntary

C. involuntary refers to therapy that is not the individual's choice. Other individuals might voluntarily seek treatment.

Dr. Banner wants his clients to learn to articulate thoughts that keep them from achieving their goals. Therefore, Dr. Banner increases their self-awareness by focusing on their conscious thoughts. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using? A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. cognitive therapy C. free association D. humanistic therapy

D. humanistic therapy is to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. In contrast to psychoanalysis, humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient's present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient's past

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache. A. anti-anxiety agents B. antipsychotics C. atypical antipsychotics D. stimulants

D. stimulants used to treat ADHD and Improve ability to focus on a task and maintain attention

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this? A. active listening B. client focus C. transference D. unconditional positive regard

D. unconditional positive regard refers to the fact that the therapist accepts their client for who they are, no matter what he or she might say

On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a stimulus hierarchy. Which form of therapy is she using? A. aversion therapy B. free association C. play therapy D. systematic desensitization

systematic desensitization desensitization= make less sensitive form of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing a person to the feared object or situation through a stimulus hierarchy

What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services? A. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans. B. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services more frequently than White, middle-class Americans. C. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services to the same extent as White, middle-class Americans. D. Ethnically Asian minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than ethnically Black minorities.

A. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans.

Svetlana admires her boss, Helga. One day Helga forgets her briefcase and Svetlana loses all admiration for Helga. Svetlana thinks that a boss is either always perfect or not worthy of admiration. What kind of cognitive distortion is this? A. all-or-nothing thinking B. collapsing boundaries C. jumping to conclusions D. overgeneralization

A. all-or-nothing thinking everything is black or white she's either perfect or nah

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________. A. anti-anxiety agents B. antidepressants C. antipsychotics D. mood stabilizers

B. antidepressants Zoloft

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. aversion therapy B. classical conditioning C. cognitive-behavioral therapy D. free association

C. cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on cognitive processes and problem behaviors. The treatment of insomnia likely would include stress management techniques and changes in problematic behaviors that could contribute to insomnia helps clients examine how their thoughts affect their behavior. It aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors. In essence, this approach is designed to change the way people think as well as how they act

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. ECT C. play therapy D. RET

C. play therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________. A. a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches B. ADHD who also suffer from anxiety C. auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia D. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

D. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

According to research, how does the public view children and teens with mental health disorders? A. A statistically insignificant number of U.S. adults do not believe children can develop a mental health disorder. B. Over 1,300 U.S. adults believe children with depression are prone to violence. C. Research has not been conducted regarding how the public views children and teens with mental health disorders. D. The majority of U.S. adults do not believe depressed children are capable of violence.

B. Over 1,300 U.S. adults believe children with depression are prone to violence.

Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. aversive conditioning B. behavior therapy C. client-centered therapy D. psychodynamic psychotherapy

B. behavior therapy therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors—rather than digging deeply into one's unconscious.

Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this? A. active listening B. indirect empathy C. personal growth D. unconditional positive regard

A. active listening the therapist acknowledges, restates, and clarifies what the client expresses.

A school counselor leads a support group for children whose parents have AIDS. The counselor focuses on defining AIDS, discussing treatment and side effects of treatment, and how the children can develop coping mechanisms. This exemplifies ________. A. biomedical therapy B. play therapy C. psycho-educational treatment D. rational-emotive therapy (RET)

C. psycho-educational treatment "educational" For example, a group for children whose parents have cancer might discuss in depth what cancer is, types of treatment for cancer, and the side effects of treatments, such as hair loss. Often, group therapy sessions with children take place in school. They are led by a school counselor, a school psychologist, or a school social worker.

Elena is attending mandatory therapy sessions. Her doctor just wants her to talk about her childhood. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. behavior therapy B. cognitive therapy C. humanistic therapy D. psychodynamic psychotherapy

D. psychodynamic psychotherapy psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth

Dr. Xavier encourages his client to relax and say whatever comes to mind at the moment. Dr. Xavier is using ________ to treat his client. A. cognitive therapy B. free association C. rational emotive therapy D. transference

B. free association the patient relaxes and then says whatever comes to mind at the moment.

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy? A. Clients in group therapy don't need additional biomedical therapy. B. In every case it is more effective than individual therapy. C. It can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem. D. There is less transference during group therapy.

C. It can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem.

Lana is late for dinner with her parents. They don't care, but she thinks this is a catastrophe—an inaccurate view of the situation that leads her to feel bad about herself. In this example, what represents the cognitive distortion? A. Lana being late for dinner with her parents B. Lana feeling bad about herself C. Lana thinking that being late for dinner is a catastrophe D. Lana's parents not caring that she is late for dinner

C. Lana thinking that being late for dinner is a catastrophe overgeneralization

Grace is talking with her wife, Myanna. Myanna starts crying, and Grace immediately assumes that Myanna wants a divorce. What kind of cognitive distortion is this? A. all-or-nothing thinking B. emotional crumbling C. jumping to conclusions D. overgeneralization

C. jumping to conclusions assuming that people are thinking negatively about you or reacting negatively to you, even though there is no evidence

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, "everyone makes mistakes sometimes," he thinks, "I am so stupid." What kind of cognitive distortion is this? A. all-or-nothing thinking B. beating a dead horse C. jumping to conclusions D. overgeneralization

D. overgeneralization someone takes a small situation and makes it huge—for example, instead of saying, "This particular woman was not interested in me," the man says, "I am ugly, a loser, and no one is ever going to be interested in me."