Question 1

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the __________ between client and therapist.&#10;A)therapeutic alliance&#10;B)transference&#10;C)mindfulness&#10;D)authenticity

Accepted Answer

While all of these aspects can be important in psychotherapy, the therapeutic alliance (or the relationship between client and therapist) has consistently been shown to be the most important factor in predicting positive therapy outcomes. A strong therapeutic alliance involves trust, mutual respect, and a shared understanding of the goals and process of therapy. Transference, mindfulness, and authenticity can all play important roles in therapy, but they are not as consistently essential as the therapeutic alliance.

Question 2

Carl Rogers's person-centered approach is considered ________ because the client actually does all the real work,with the therapist merely acting as a sounding board.&#10;A)directive&#10;B)nondirective&#10;C)behavioral&#10;D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

The person-centered approach is considered nondirective because the therapist does not give direct advice or instructions, but instead fosters a supportive and accepting environment where the client can explore their own thoughts and feelings. The client is responsible for determining the focus of therapy and for developing solutions to their own problems, with the therapist providing empathy, understanding, and reflective listening.

Question 3

Allen,who has a drug abuse problem,is MOST likely to be successfully treated by ______.&#10;A)psychoanalysis&#10;B)family therapy&#10;C)behavior therapy&#10;D)Gestalt therapy

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy has shown to be effective in treating drug abuse, as it focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through reinforcement and punishment techniques. Psychoanalysis, family therapy, and Gestalt therapy may have some benefits for individuals with drug abuse problems, but they are not as widely used and lack supporting research as behavior therapy.

Question 4

Bilateral anterior cingulotomy has been performed in cases of ________ that have not responded to other therapy techniques.&#10;A)antisocial personality disorder&#10;B)major depression&#10;C)schizophrenia&#10;D)panic disorder

Accepted Answer

Bilateral anterior cingulotomy is a surgical procedure that involves damaging a part of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex in order to alleviate symptoms of major depression. It is not typically used for the other disorders listed.

Question 5

According to Sigmund Freud,the ___________ of the dream refers to the client's memory of the things,people,and events in the dream.&#10;A)manifest content&#10;B)free association&#10;C)latent content&#10;D)resistance

Accepted Answer

Manifest content refers to the actual content of the dream as reported by the client, including the people, things, and events they remembered. This is in contrast to latent content, which is the hidden or symbolic meaning behind the manifest content. Free association and resistance are both concepts used in psychoanalysis, but they are not directly related to the interpretation of dreams.

Question 6

The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behaviors is called_______.&#10;A)behavior modification&#10;B)empty chair technique&#10;C)reflection&#10;D)selective thinking

Accepted Answer

Behavior modification is the use of learning techniques, such as reward and punishment, to modify or change unwanted behavior and increase desirable behavior. The empty chair technique is a type of role-playing therapy, reflection is a process of considering past experiences or thoughts, and selective thinking is a cognitive distortion in which a person focuses only on certain aspects of a situation while ignoring others.

Question 7

____________ therapies have had considerable success in treating many types of disorders,including depression,stress disorders,anxiety disorders,and even some of the behavioral symptoms of schizophrenia.

A)Humanistic
B)Psychoanalytic
C)Biomedical
D)Cognitive and cognitive-behavioral

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies have shown success in treating a range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. These therapies focus on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote mental well-being. Humanistic therapy emphasizes empathy and self-actualization, while psychoanalytic therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts. Biomedical therapy involves medication and other medical treatments for psychological disorders. While all of these approaches can be useful in treating mental health issues, cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies have been particularly effective in addressing a wide range of conditions.

Question 8

Therapies aimed mainly at understanding one's motives and actions are referred to as _________________.&#10;A)action therapies&#10;B)insight therapies&#10;C)biomedical therapies&#10;D)relationship therapies

Accepted Answer

Insight therapies focus on developing self-awareness and understanding of one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with the goal of improving psychological functioning. This includes psychoanalytic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Question 9

A goal of family therapy is to ______.&#10;A)change the needs of individual family members&#10;B)improve family communication and interaction&#10;C)identify and treat the person in the family who is the source of the majority of the family's problems&#10;D)teach family members to remain neutral on sensitive issues

Accepted Answer

The goal of family therapy is to improve family communication and interaction in order to strengthen relationships and create a more functional and supportive family unit. This often involves identifying and addressing patterns of behavior and communication that are causing problems within the family. The focus is on the family as a whole, rather than on individual members, and the therapist works to facilitate positive change in the family dynamic. Changing the needs of individual family members or identifying and treating one specific "problem" member is not typically the goal of family therapy, and teaching family members to remain neutral on sensitive issues is not relevant to the therapeutic process.

Question 10

The use of antianxiety drugs to treat anxiety disorders is gradually being phased out in favor of treatment with _______________ drugs.&#10;A)antidepressant&#10;B)antimanic&#10;C)antipsychotic&#10;D)sedative

Accepted Answer

Antidepressant drugs, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been found to be more effective in treating anxiety disorders than antianxiety drugs, with fewer side effects and less risk of addiction. Antimanic drugs are used to treat bipolar disorder, antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychotic disorders, and sedative drugs are still used in some cases for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms but are not considered first-line treatment.

Deck 15: A: Psychological Therapies