Question 1

Cognitive therapy is used to treat ______.

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Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, panic disorder, and personality disorder. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to these conditions, which in turn can improve a person's mood and overall well-being.

Question 2

When therapists demonstrate appropriate behavior to clients and then ask the clients to imitate it and rehearse it, this is called

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This is an example of modeling, where the therapist demonstrates appropriate behavior for the client to imitate and rehearse. Successive approximations involve breaking down a behavior into smaller steps and reinforcing each step, a token economy involves using tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, and social skills training involves teaching clients specific social skills.

Question 3

Pointing out the social deficits of clients, then role playing in social situations are steps used in __________training.

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Question 4

Systematic desensitization works because of the principle of

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Systematic desensitization is a form of behavior therapy that aims to reduce anxiety responses through the principles of extinction. This means that the anxiety-provoking stimulus is gradually presented in a safe and controlled environment, allowing the individual to become accustomed to it and reducing the fear response over time. There is no positive or negative reinforcement involved, and punishment is not used as a technique in systematic desensitization.

Question 5

Peter is mentally retarded and needs assistance even to do simple things like dressing himself and tidying his room. His caregivers want Peter to learn to be more self-sufficient. Which type of behavior therapy would be most appropriate for Peter?

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The most appropriate type of behavior therapy for Peter would be a token economy. This type of therapy involves giving tokens or rewards for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for privileges or items. By using a token economy, Peter can be taught to complete tasks independently and gain a sense of accomplishment, while also reinforcing positive behaviors. However, it is important to note that individuals with mental retardation require individualized and specialized treatment, and therapy should be adjusted to meet their unique needs.

Question 6

In systematic desensitization,

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Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the client to the feared stimulus while they practice relaxation techniques. The client creates a hierarchy of situations related to the fear, starting with the least anxiety-provoking and working up to the most anxiety-provoking. As the client successfully deals with each situation, they move on to the next one on the hierarchy. This process helps the client become desensitized to the fear. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Question 7

Joyce is trying to get her daughter to improve her spelling. For every 10 words that are spelled correctly, Joyce gives her a gold star. Ten gold stars can be exchanged for one hour of TV. Joyce is using

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Joyce is using a token economy, where correct spelling earns a token (gold star), which can be exchanged for a reward (TV time). This is a classic example of a token economy, which is a reward system that reinforces desired behavior with tokens or points that can be exchanged for rewards.

Question 8

Ellis theorized that some people's __________ assumptions guide them to act and react in ways that are inappropriate.

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Question 9

______ developed rational-emotive behavioral therapy.

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Rational-emotive behavioral therapy was developed by Albert Ellis. Aaron Beck is known for cognitive therapy, Albert Bandura for social learning theory, Sigmund Freud for psychoanalysis, and Carl Rogers for person-centered therapy.

Question 10

What are the greatest strengths of the behavioral model of treatment?

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Question 11

Which of the following problems would be treated by using classical conditioning?

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Classical conditioning can be used in reducing problem drinking in alcoholics. This is because classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus (such as a sound or sight) with an unconditioned (automatic) response (such as feeling intoxicated). Through repeated pairings, the neutral stimulus can become associated with the automatic response, and eventually elicit the same response in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus. In the case of problem drinking, cues such as the sight of a liquor bottle or the sound of ice rattling in a glass may have become associated with the automatic response of feeling a desire to drink. Through classical conditioning, these cues can be retrained to elicit a different response, such as a feeling of disgust or a lack of interest in drinking.

Question 12

Systematic desensitization is used to treat _______.

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Question 13

Describe the impact of Ellis's basic irrational assumptions.

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Question 14

Dysfunctional individuals may be able to overcome their difficulties by modifying their through processes.
Are they dysfunctional individuals or individuals with dysfunction - sorry but it's a pet peeve of mine.

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The statement is true because cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and similar approaches focus on changing thought patterns to help individuals overcome dysfunctions or difficulties.

Question 15

Describe the criticisms of the behavioral approach to therapy.

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Question 16

Describe the rational emotive therapy technique.

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Question 17

What must be understood in order for cognitive therapy to be effective?

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Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and changing the negative patterns of thinking that contribute to psychological problems. Therefore, understanding the content of human thought is essential for effective cognitive therapy. While understanding the speed of human thought, how transference occurs, and how classical conditioning works may be helpful in some therapeutic approaches, they are not necessary for cognitive therapy to be effective.

Question 18

All of the following are problems with the behavioral approach EXCEPT

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Question 19

Cognitive-behavioral therapies have proved very effective for treating _____.

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Question 20

Describe and give an example of a second- wave cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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Quiz 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders