Question 1

The letters EMDR stand for Eye Movement Displacement and Reprocessing

Accepted Answer

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Question 2

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is based, in large part, on information-processing theory.

Accepted Answer

EMDR is indeed based on information-processing theory, which posits that memories and emotions can become trapped in the brain and interfere with current functioning. The goal of EMDR is to assist individuals in processing these memories and emotions in order to resolve them and reduce distress.

Question 3

Rational-emotive therapy is designed to challenge clients' irrational beliefs about themselves and others, so that they may be replaced with more rational beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy, also known as REBT, is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that aims to help clients identify and change their irrational beliefs. By challenging these beliefs and replacing them with more rational ones, clients can improve their emotional well-being and functioning.

Question 4

Obsessive-compulsive disorder has been successfully treated with the technique of exposure and response prevention, in which the individual is encouraged to engage in compulsive behaviour until it becomes extinguished.

Accepted Answer

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) involves exposing the individual to the source of their anxiety or obsessions and then preventing the compulsive behavior or ritual that typically follows. The goal is to learn to tolerate the anxiety without performing the compulsion until the anxiety decreases.

Question 5

The main difference between traditional behavioural couples therapy (TBCT) and integrated behavioural couples therapy IBCT is that TBCT focuses more emotions.

Accepted Answer

The main difference between TBCT and IBCT is that IBCT focuses more on emotions, while TBCT focuses more on behaviour.

Question 6

In systematic desensitization, clients are exposed to the things they fear all at once so that their fear response becomes extinguished.

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing clients to the things they fear in a controlled and safe manner. The exposure is done gradually and incrementally so that the fear response can be gradually extinguished.

Question 7

In "time out," children are removed from a situation in which they are misbehaving and then punished.

Accepted Answer

In "time out," children are removed from a situation in which they are misbehaving to give them an opportunity to calm down and reflect on their behavior, not necessarily to punish them.

Question 8

Beck's cognitive therapy seeks to replace automatic thoughts with more objective thoughts.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative automatic thoughts that contribute to psychological distress, with the aim of replacing them with more realistic and balanced thoughts.

Question 9

Systematic desensitization, flooding, exposure and response prevention, and aversion therapy are all based on classical conditioning principles.

Accepted Answer

All of these techniques involve manipulating learned associations between stimuli (classical conditioning) to change behavior or reduce anxiety.

Question 10

A major advantage of group therapy is that it provides an opportunity for individuals to receive support from others who have similar problems.

Accepted Answer

Group therapy allows individuals to connect with others who are facing similar challenges and provides a space for them to share experiences and provide support to one another. This can be very beneficial for individuals who may feel isolated or alone in their struggles.

Question 11

cognitive therapies assume that maladaptive behaviour can result from irratio-nal thoughts, beliefs, and ideas, which the therapist tries to change.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the approach of cognitive therapies. They focus on identifying and modifying negative or irrational thought patterns that contribute to problematic behavior or emotional states.

Question 12

Traditional behavioural couples therapy (TBCT), focuses on identification and modification of behaviours that contribute to a couple's conflicts.

Accepted Answer

Traditional behavioural couples therapy (TBCT) is a type of therapy that focuses on identifying and modifying behaviours that contribute to a couple's conflicts.

Question 13

In rational-emotive therapy, the therapist's role is to create a warm, accepting climate in which clients are free to experience growth.

Accepted Answer

In rational-emotive therapy, the therapist's role is more active and directive, focusing on challenging and changing the client's irrational beliefs.

Question 14

Token economies work by reinforcing positive behaviours and withdrawing reinforcement from unacceptable behaviours.

Accepted Answer

Token economies use tokens or points as a form of reinforcement for positive behaviours. The tokens can then be exchanged for rewards or privileges. On the other hand, unacceptable behaviours are not rewarded with tokens or may result in the loss of previously earned tokens. This helps to encourage and maintain positive behaviours while discouraging negative ones.

Question 15

Behaviour therapy's main goal is to eliminate the underlying causes of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

While behavior therapy aims to change problematic behaviors and thoughts, its main goal is to help individuals learn new coping skills and develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving rather than eliminating the underlying causes of psychological disorders. It does not necessarily seek to identify or treat the root causes of the disorder, but instead focuses on improving symptoms and functioning in the present.

Question 16

In flooding, clients are exposed to the things they fear all at once so that their fear response becomes extinguished.

Accepted Answer

In flooding, clients are exposed to the things they fear all at once in a safe and controlled environment until their fear response becomes extinguished through habituation.

Question 17

Hormone replacement therapy is one of the main biological therapies for psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement therapy is not one of the main biological therapies for psychological disorders. It is typically used to alleviate symptoms of menopause or other hormonal imbalances. The main biological therapies for psychological disorders include antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.

Question 18

One of the underlying assumptions of cognitive-behavioural therapy is that our actions affect our feelings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The goal of the family therapist is to help family members reach agreement on certain changes that will help heal the wounds of the family unit, improve communication patterns, and create more understanding and harmony within the group.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The ultimate goal of family therapy is to help the family create a healthier and more functional system by working together to make necessary changes and improve communication and understanding among its members.

Question 20

Participant modelling works by having the client show others how to engage in a particular behaviour. The client then does not experience fear because he or she is focusing on demonstrating the behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Participant modeling involves the therapist or a model demonstrating a behavior to the client, and then the client is encouraged to imitate this behavior. The focus is on the client observing and then participating, rather than showing others how to engage in the behavior.

Quiz 14: Therapies