Question 1

Aaron Beck's focus on automatic and negative thought patterns and Albert Ellis's focus on rational-emotive therapy reflect the common view that ____.

Accepted Answer

Both Beck and Ellis emphasize the role of cognitive processes in causing and maintaining anxiety and depression. Beck's focus on automatic and negative thought patterns and Ellis's focus on irrational beliefs reflect their shared belief that these cognitive processes contribute to emotional distress.

Question 2

Janine is in therapy for depression.The therapist confronts Janine's incorrect beliefs,and indicates how her negative thoughts are contributing to her feelings of depression.Janine is most likely undergoing ____.

Accepted Answer

Janine's therapy involves challenging her irrational or incorrect beliefs, which is the main approach of rational-emotive therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing unconditional positive regard and empathy to the client, psychoanalysis involves exploring unconscious conflicts, and behavior therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors using conditioning techniques.

Question 3

Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy is not as ____ Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy.

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy is known for being less confrontational and more focused on collaboration with the client, whereas Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy is known for its confrontational approach. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is D, confrontational.

Question 4

The first step is Beck's therapeutic approach is ____.

Accepted Answer

Beck's therapeutic approach, known as Cognitive Therapy, begins with helping clients learn to identify their negative automatic thoughts.

Question 5

Recently,____ has been used to target the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that has been used to target the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions. CBT focuses on challenging and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, and has been found to be effective in reducing symptom severity and improving overall functioning in individuals with schizophrenia.

Question 6

How did Beck view the relationship between client and therapist?

Accepted Answer

Beck viewed the relationship between client and therapist as a collaborative team, working together to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Question 7

Lori's therapist often points out her irrational beliefs by logically and forcefully confronting her with them.Her therapist is most likely a ____.

Accepted Answer

The therapist's method of confronting Lori's irrational beliefs with logical arguments is a defining characteristic of rational-emotive therapy. Therefore, answer choice D, rational-emotive therapist, best fits the description of Lori's therapist.

Question 8

Which type of therapy is most similar to rational-emotive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy and cognitive therapy share the common belief that our thoughts and beliefs affect our behavior and emotions. Both therapies aim to identify irrational or distorted thinking patterns and help individuals develop more realistic and rational beliefs.

Question 9

Rational-emotive therapy is a form of ____.

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy is a form of cognitive therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and thought patterns that lead to negative emotions and behaviors. It was developed by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s and was a precursor to cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 10

Josh is a person with an anxiety disorder.His therapist confronts Josh's unhealthy ways of thinking and tries to get him to change his interpretation of events.Josh is most likely undergoing ____.

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on changing irrational or unhealthy thought patterns. Given that Josh's therapist is working to change his interpretation of events, it is likely that he is undergoing rational-emotive therapy. The other options (behavior modification, client-centered therapy, and psychoanalysis) do not necessarily involve changing a person's interpretation of events in the same way.

Question 11

Cognitive-behavior therapy is considered as ____ psychological treatment for people with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders and chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy is considered the best psychological treatment for people with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders and chronic pain, as it has been shown to be effective in numerous studies and is recommended as a first-line treatment by many professional organizations.

Question 12

In family therapy,____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  In family therapy,____. 
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Question 13

Cognitive therapy has been found to ____.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy has been found to be just as effective as medications in treating anxiety disorders and depression, as it helps patients change negative thought patterns.

Question 14

Makena is in therapy for depression.Makena and her therapist work together in therapy to identify her negative automatic thoughts.They then test the accuracy of these thoughts.Makena is most likely undergoing ____.

Accepted Answer

Makena and her therapist are working together to identify and challenge her negative automatic thoughts, which is a key component of cognitive therapy. Behavior modification involves changing behavior through rewards and punishments, psychoanalysis involves exploring unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences, and client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and unconditional positive regard rather than challenging negative thoughts.

Question 15

Studies of group therapy have found that it is ____.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that group therapy can be effective for certain disorders, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and depression. However, its effectiveness may vary depending on the specific group format, the quality of the therapist, and the individual needs of the participants. It is not universally more effective than all other forms of therapy.

Question 16

CBT stands for ____.

Accepted Answer

CBT stands for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, which is a type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health. It is a commonly used approach in treating conditions such as anxiety and depression. A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of CBT.

Question 17

A couple therapist assumes that problems in a relationship stem from ____.

Accepted Answer

Poor communication is a common underlying problem in many relationships, leading to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and further conflict. Therefore, a couple therapist often assumes that problems in a relationship stem from poor communication. While psychological disorders, stress, and a lack of commitment can also contribute to relationship problems, poor communication is often at the root of these issues.

Question 18

Which type of therapy would provide the greatest opportunity to learn from others who share similar problems?

Accepted Answer

Group therapy would provide the greatest opportunity to learn from others who share similar problems because it allows multiple individuals to give and receive support and advice from each other in a safe and confidential group setting. Rational-emotive therapy, token economy therapy, and psychoanalysis are all individual therapies that do not involve interaction with others in the same way.

Question 19

Aaron Beck developed his view of cognitive therapy after noticing ____.

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck noticed that his clients who were depressed tended to have a negative view of themselves and the world, which led him to develop his view of cognitive therapy.

Question 20

In family therapy,the focus is on the ____.

Accepted Answer

In family therapy, the focus is on treating the family as a whole, rather than solely focusing on one individual (identified patient). The goal is to improve communication, dynamics and relationships within the family system. Although parents and sibling relationships may be discussed, the ultimate focus is on the interactions and patterns of the family unit.

Quiz 14: Mental Health Therapies