Deck 11: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Question 1

Therapists usually avoid graded exposure,where patients are exposed to a feared stimulus in gradual steps.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Classic Freudian psychodynamic therapy tends to be a lengthy and expensive affair.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Therapists that use the biomedical therapies currently use drugs,electric shock,or surgery to provide treatment to their patients.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Evidence-based psychotherapy practice seeks to use the research literature to determine the best practices for treating a specific disorder.

Question 5

Transference is the transfer to a psychoanalyst the feeling of love or anger that had been originally directed to a patient's parents or other authority figures.

Question 6

The behavioral technique of exposure allows the maladaptive response of anxiety or avoidance to extinguish.Research shows that this approach is generally as effective as systematic desensitization.

Question 7

The old generation of antipsychotics was called atypical antipsychotics;they have many side effects that interfere with treatment.

Question 8

Humanistic treatment is very specific,precise,and the most scientifically and theoretically developed type of treatment.

Question 9

Most antidepressant drugs work by changing the concentration of specific neurotransmitters in the brain.

Question 10

One criticism of modern psychodynamic therapy is that it is difficult to determine whether patients have improved after the therapy.

Question 11

In group therapy,the therapist is always very directive about how the focus of the group will run.

Question 12

Aversion therapy works reasonably well in inhibiting substance abuse problems such as alcoholism and certain kinds of sexual disorders.

Question 13

Behavior therapy does not work very well for eliminating anxiety disorders,treating phobias and compulsions,or establishing control over impulses.

Question 14

Regardless of their specific training,almost all psychotherapists employ one of four major approaches to therapy: psychodynamic,behavioral,cognitive,and humanistic treatments.

Question 15

Family therapists view the family as a "system," and they assume that individuals in the family cannot improve without understanding the conflicts found in interactions among family members.

Question 16

Family therapy involves two or more family members,one (or more)of whose problems led to treatment.

Question 17

Most psychologists agree that therapy works,regardless of the brand of therapy you experience.

Question 18

Today's psychodynamic therapy takes a more active role in controlling the course of therapy and prodding and advising the patient with considerable directness.

Question 19

In psychodynamic therapy,the theory is that we have control of our own behavior,we can make choices about the kinds of lives we want to live,and it is up to us to solve the difficulties we encounter in our daily lives.

Question 20

Self-help therapy does not work for people who are experiencing substance abuse issues.

Question 21

In a ____________,the therapist and client (or teacher and student,or parent and child)draw up a written agreement that includes behavioral goals the client hopes to achieve.It also specifies the positive consequences for reaching the goal.

A)token system
B)contingency contract
C)free association
D)transference

Question 22

Treatment approaches that build on the basic processes of learning,and assume that normal and abnormal behavior are both learned,are called _____________ treatment approaches.

A)psychodynamic
B)behavioral
C)humanistic
D)cognitive

Question 23

A treatment approach that incorporates basic principles of learning to change the way people think is known as the ____________ approach.

A)behavioral
B)cognitive
C)humanistic
D)cognitive-behavioral

Question 24

Psychologically based therapy,or ____________,is treatment in which a trained professional,a therapist,uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological difficulties and disorders,resolve problems in living,or bring about personal growth.

A)psychodynamics
B)humanism
C)psychotherapy
D)biomedical therapy

Question 25

The inability or unwillingness to discuss or reveal particular memories,thoughts,or motivations is known as ____________ in Freudian theory.

A)latent content
B)manifest content
C)free association
D)resistance

Question 26

The process by which the behavior of other people is modeled to systematically teach people new skills and ways of handling their fears and anxieties is called ____________.

A)transference
B)observational learning
C)exposure
D)contingency contracting

Question 27

A form of therapy that attempts to restructure a person's belief system into a more realistic,rational,and logical set of views by challenging dysfunctional beliefs that maintain irrational behavior is called _______________ behavior therapy.

A)exposure
B)rational-emotive
C)psychodynamic
D)cognitive

Question 28

The technique that asks people to say aloud whatever comes to mind,regardless of its apparent irrelevance or senselessness,is called _________________.

A)free association
B)manifest content
C)psychoanalysis
D)dream analysis

Question 29

A form of treatment in which the focus is on getting people to accept who they are,regardless of whether it matches their ideal,is called ____________ behavior therapy.

A)dialectical
B)apathetic
C)intuitive
D)inquisitive

Question 30

Antianxiety drugs can be lethal if they are not taken properly.

Question 31

________________ is a behavioral technique in which gradual exposure to an anxiety-producing stimulus is paired with relaxation to extinguish the response of anxiety.

A)Classical conditioning
B)Exposure
C)Systematic desensitization
D)Aversion therapy

Question 32

The underlying meaning of dream which reveals the true unconscious meaning of the dream is called ____________.

A)latent content
B)manifest content
C)free association
D)resistance

Question 33

Treatment approaches that teach people to think in more adaptive ways by changing their dysfunctional cognitions about the world and themselves are known as __________ treatment approaches.

A)behavioral
B)cognitive
C)humanistic
D)psychodynamic

Question 34

A form of therapy that reduces the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an unpleasant stimulus with undesired behavior is called ____________ conditioning.

A)negative
B)positive
C)aversive
D)systematic desensitization

Question 35

Electroconvulsive therapy has many side effects,such as disorientation,confusion,and memory loss,which frequently occur and can last for months.

Question 36

The surface description of a dream is known as ___________.

A)latent content
B)manifest content
C)free association
D)resistance

Question 37

____________ is Freudian psychotherapy in which the goal is to release hidden unconscious thoughts and feelings in order to reduce their power in controlling behavior.

A)Free association
B)Psychoanalysis
C)Dream interpretation
D)Manifest content

Question 38

_____________ therapy seeks to bring unresolved past conflicts and unacceptable impulses from the unconscious into the conscious,where patients may deal with the problems more effectively.

A)Psychodynamic
B)Cognitive
C)Behavioral
D)Humanistic

Question 39

The transfer of feelings to a psychoanalyst of love or anger that had been originally directed to a patient's parents or authority figures is known as _____________ in Freudian theory.

A)latent content
B)transference
C)free association
D)resistance

Question 40

_____________ is a behavioral treatment for anxiety in which people are confronted,either suddenly or gradually,with a stimulus that they fear.

A)Classical conditioning
B)Exposure
C)Systematic desensitization
D)Aversion therapy

Question 41

The branch of psychology that focuses on the prevention and minimization of psychological disorders in the community is called _____________ psychology.

A)humanistic
B)psychodynamic
C)community
D)behavioral

Question 42

Drugs used to reduce severe symptoms of disturbance,such as loss of touch with reality and agitation,are known as _____________ drugs.

A)antidepressant
B)hallucinogenic
C)antipsychotic
D)anti-seizure

Question 43

Anna has schizophrenia and needs medications to control her symptoms.Anna needs to undergo ____________ therapy.

A)psychodynamic
B)drug
C)family
D)humanistic

Question 44

Jane has entered treatment for substance abuse issues.Part of her treatment includes meeting with other people who have the same substance abuse issues.Jane is likely engaging in ______________ therapy.

A)humanistic
B)group
C)interpersonal
D)psychodynamic

Question 45

A depression treatment in which a precise magnetic pulse is directed to a specific area of the brain is known as _____________.

A)electroconvulsive
B)electric shock
C)transcranial magnetic stimulation
D)gene dissection

Question 46

Therapy in which the goal is to reach one's potential for self-actualization is called _____________ therapy.

A)unconditional positive regard
B)person-centered
C)therapy centered
D)wellness centered

Question 47

The underlying rationale of ________________ therapy is that people have control of their behavior,can make choices about their lives,and are essentially responsible for solving their own problems.

A)cognitive
B)humanistic
C)psychodynamic
D)behavioral

Question 48

Short-term therapy that focuses on the context of current social relationships is known as _____________ therapy.

A)humanistic
B)psychodynamic
C)person-centered
D)interpersonal therapy

Question 49

When a therapist is understanding of a client's emotional experiences,but does not necessarily approve of everything that the client says or does,is known as ___________.

A)unconditional positive regard
B)person-centered therapy
C)empathy
D)wellness centered therapy

Question 50

Recovery without treatment is known as ______________.

A)spontaneous remission
B)spontaneous combustion
C)curative
D)quackery

Question 51

Drugs that reduce the level of anxiety a person experiences,essentially by reducing excitability and increasing feelings of well-being,are known as _______________ drugs.

A)antidepressant
B)mood stabilizer
C)antipsychotic
D)antianxiety

Question 52

__________________ is where data from a large number of studies are statistically combined to create impressions of the data that is being studied.

A)Reliability
B)Validity
C)Meta-analysis
D)Statistical analysis

Question 53

The transfer of former mental patients from institutions to the community is known as _______________.

A)community psychology
B)deinstitutionalization
C)review processing
D)transfer psychology

Question 54

A procedure used in the treatment of severe depression,in which an electric current of 70 to 150 volts is briefly administered to a patient's head,is called _____________ therapy.

A)electroconvulsive
B)electric shock
C)transcranial magnetic stimulation
D)gene dissection

Question 55

Expressing acceptance and understanding,regardless of the feelings and attitudes the client expresses,is called _________________.

A)unconditional positive regard
B)person-centered therapy
C)empathy
D)wellness centered therapy

Question 56

Drugs used to treat disorders that prevent manic episodes of bipolar disorder are known as _________________.

A)antidepressants
B)mood stabilizers
C)antipsychotic drugs
D)anti-seizure drugs

Question 57

Because no single type of psychotherapy is invariably more effective for every individual,some therapists use a(n)____________ approach to therapy.

A)positive
B)eclectic
C)empathic
D)ratio

Question 58

___________ therapy relies on drugs and medical procedures to improve psychological functioning.

A)psychodynamic
B)Humanistic
C)Psycho
D)Biomedical

Question 59

Therapy in which the goal is to reach one's potential for self-actualization is called _________ therapy.

A)psychodynamic
B)psychoanalytic
C)person-centered
D)behavioral

Question 60

Medications that improve a severely depressed patient's mood and feeling of well-being are known as ____________ drugs.

A)antidepressant
B)hallucinogenic
C)antipsychotic
D)anti-seizure

Question 61

A form of therapy that reduces the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an unpleasant stimulus with undesired behavior is called ____________ conditioning.

Question 62

________________ is a behavioral technique in which gradual exposure to an anxiety-producing stimulus is paired with relaxation to extinguish the response of anxiety.

Question 63

The surface description of a dream is known as ___________.

Question 64

A form of therapy that attempts to restructure a person's belief system into a more realistic,rational,and logical set of views by challenging dysfunctional beliefs that maintain irrational behavior is called _______________ behavior therapy.

Question 65

_____________ therapy seeks to bring unresolved past conflicts and unacceptable impulses from the unconscious into the conscious,where patients may deal with the problems more effectively.

Question 66

Treatment approaches that build on the basic processes of learning and assume that normal and abnormal behavior are both learned are called _____________ treatment approaches.

Question 67

_____________ is a behavioral treatment for anxiety in which people are confronted,either suddenly or gradually,with a stimulus that they fear.

Question 68

The technique that asks people to say aloud whatever comes to mind,regardless of its apparent irrelevance or senselessness,is called _________________.

Question 69

Psychologically based therapy,or ____________,is treatment in which a trained professional,a therapist,uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological difficulties and disorders,resolve problems in living,or bring about personal growth.

Question 70

The underlying rationale of________________ therapy is that people have control of their behavior,can make choices about their lives,and are essentially responsible for solving their own problems.

Question 71

____________ is Freudian psychotherapy,in which the goal is to release hidden unconscious thoughts and feelings in order to reduce their power in controlling behavior.

Question 72

Treatment approaches that teach people to think in more adaptive ways by changing their dysfunctional cognitions about the world and themselves are known as __________ treatment approaches.

Question 73

The process by which the behavior of other people is modeled to systematically teach people new skills and ways of handling their fears and anxieties is called ____________.

Question 74

Expressing acceptance and understanding,regardless of the feelings and attitudes the client expresses,is called _________________.

Question 75

A treatment approach that incorporates basic principles of learning to change the way people think is known as the ____________ approach.

Question 76

In a ____________,the therapist and client (or teacher and student,or parent and child)draw up a written agreement that includes behavioral goals the client hopes to achieve.It also specifies the positive consequences for reaching the goal.

Question 77

In Freudian theory the transfer of feelings of love or anger to a psychoanalyst is called __________.

Question 78

The inability or unwillingness to discuss or reveal particular memories,thoughts,or motivations is known as ____________ in Freudian theory.

Question 79

The underlying meaning of a dream which reveals the true unconscious meaning of the dream is called ____________.

Question 80

A form of treatment in which the focus is on getting people to accept who they are,regardless of whether it matches their ideal,is called ____________ behavior therapy.