Psychology Chapter 14

Tardive dyskinesia is associated with the long-term use of _____ drugs.

antipsychotic

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are likely to be treated with _____ therapy, which acts directly on the patient's nervous system.

biomedical

This form of therapy offers medications as treatment for psychological disorders.

biomedical therapy

Several years after his wife's death, Mr. Sanchez remains incapacitated by feelings of guilt and sadness. To reduce Mr. Sanchez's depression, a therapist is actively encouraging him to stop blaming himself for his inability to prevent his wife's death. The therapist's approach is MOST representative of:

cognitive therapy.

Sharon was admitted to the hospital with severe depression that did not respond to common medications. She nearly killed herself by slitting her wrists. The only reason she survived is because her husband came home from work early. Her doctor believes that the only type of treatment that can bring her out of depression quickly and potentially save her life is:

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

According to Carl Rogers, therapists can foster the growth of their clients by exhibiting three characteristics. Which characteristic is NOT one of those three?

empathy

This was the FIRST major psychological therapy.

psychoanalysis

Suffering can lead to _____; that is, a challenging crisis can lead to an increased appreciation for life, more meaningful relationships, and changed priorities.

posttraumatic growth

A positive psychological change that results from struggling with extreme challenging circumstances and life crises is called

posttraumatic growth.

Evidence suggests that the MOST effective psychotherapists are those who:

psychiatrists.

_____ is a therapy procedure that does NOT condition new responses to a stimulus that originally triggered an unwanted behavior.

Biomedical therapy

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

Rebecca is suffering from anxiety and would like to try psychotherapy. Based on what you know about the effectiveness of the various forms of psychotherapy, which type of therapy would you recommend?

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Dr. Raymond is a psychologist who focuses on preventing mental health disorders. Which type of psychologist BEST matches his focus?

community psychologist

The introduction of therapeutic drugs and community-based treatment programs in the _____ helped to empty large mental hospitals as well as mark an era of improved treatments.

1950s

In this form of therapy, a trained therapist may explore a client's early relationships, encourage the client to adopt new ways of thinking, or coach the client in replacing old behaviors with new ones.

psychotherapy

Modern Western therapies for psychological disorders fall into two main categories. What are they?

psychotherapy and biomedical therapy

Which statement does NOT describe a benefit of all psychotherapies?

The various types of psychotherapy offer a new perspective on oneself and the world.

Which statement is NOT a reason for skepticism of psychotherapy?

Therapists often believe that treatment will be effective.

Which drug is MOST likely to provide schizophrenia patients with some relief from their auditory hallucinations and paranoia?

Thorazine

Dr. Salazar is conducting his last therapy session with Delores, a client he has been seeing for two years. If the doctor were to be asked about the effectiveness of the therapy, he would likely NOT report that it was effective, although he:

Though Dr. Salazar might report his therapy was effective, any of this contrary evidence could be true.

In psychoanalysis, when a patient blocks anxiety-laden material from their consciousness, they are experiencing:

resistance.

Which method is LEAST likely to be effective in the treatment of depression?

systematic desensitization

Dr. Pimler is conducting a study on a new antipsychotic medication. In order to determine if the drug is effective, he should:

use the double-blind technique.