Question 1

Which form of psychotherapy is LEAST likely to occur in therapist-led small groups?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis, developed by Sigmund Freud, typically involves intensive individual sessions that focus on uncovering unconscious motivations and early childhood experiences. It is less suited to group settings compared to the other therapies listed, which can more easily adapt to a group format.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Group therapy encourages clients to try out new ways of behaving and provides a supportive environment for them to receive feedback and learn from others. It does not discourage clients from trying out new behaviors.

Question 3

Which form of therapy most directly encourages clients to question their reasoning,decatastrophize their thinking,and reattribute responsibility for past outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy is focused on changing negative, distorted thought patterns and beliefs. This involves encouraging clients to question their reasoning and challenge their negative thoughts, as well as changing their beliefs about themselves, the world, and the future. Cognitive therapy also involves decatastrophizing, or helping clients to see problems and challenges in a less extreme light. Additionally, clients are encouraged to reattribute responsibility for past outcomes, meaning they are helped to see their own role in their life experiences and are empowered to make changes moving forward.

Question 4

Providing strategies that support the need for both self-acceptance and self-change is most clearly emphasized by

Accepted Answer

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes the need for both self-acceptance and self-change, and provides strategies to support both aspects. DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on acceptance and change simultaneously, helping individuals develop skills to manage emotions and handle difficult situations in a healthy way. This approach incorporates mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, among others, to promote both self-acceptance and self-change.

Question 5

An integrative therapy that aims to modify both self-defeating thinking and maladaptive actions is known as

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to promote mental health. It combines cognitive therapy, which aims to modify self-defeating thinking patterns, with behavioral therapy, which seeks to change maladaptive actions. This integrative approach has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.

Question 6

A therapist may encourage a client to change from thinking "I totally failed my exercise training program" to "I fell short of some training goals but I can make some specific changes in my schedule to succeed next time." This technique is used in

Accepted Answer

The technique of shifting negative self-talk to positive and constructive self-talk is a central focus of cognitive therapy. The therapist helps the client to identify and challenge negative thoughts, replacing them with more realistic and helpful ones.

Question 7

Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of

Accepted Answer

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. It emphasizes the balance between acceptance and change, and focuses on teaching clients skills in four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Question 8

Online quizzes and exercises based on ________ have helped people alleviate insomnia,depression,and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of treatment that involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Online quizzes and exercises based on CBT have been found to be effective in helping people alleviate symptoms of insomnia, depression, and anxiety. It allows individuals to identify their negative thoughts and change them into positive ones, leading to improved emotional well-being.

Question 9

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for

Accepted Answer

Group therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share their experiences with others who may have similar problems or concerns, leading to a sense of validation, acceptance, and normalization. This can be especially beneficial for individuals who may feel isolated or stigmatized by their struggles. Group therapy can also provide opportunities for peer support, feedback, and interpersonal learning, which can be especially helpful for individuals who struggle with social skills or relationships. However, individual therapy may be more effective for certain individuals, such as those with severe mental health disorders or those who need more personalized attention or focus on specific issues.

Question 10

Mason's therapist teaches him to change his habit of total self-blame and negative thinking,while noting behaviors for which he may be truly responsible.With these techniques,the therapist is aiming to get Mason to

Accepted Answer

The therapist's goal is to change Mason's habit of total self-blame and negative thinking, which are rooted in his beliefs. By teaching Mason to note behaviors for which he may be truly responsible and testing his beliefs, the therapist is essentially working to change his beliefs. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Question 11

Melanie's therapist suggests that when she feels anxious,she should attribute her arousal to her highly reactive nervous system and shift her attention to playing a game with her 5-year-old son.This suggestion best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The therapist's suggestion involves cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, specifically cognitive restructuring (attributing her arousal to her nervous system) and distraction (shifting her attention to playing a game). Systematic desensitization would involve gradually exposing Melanie to anxiety-provoking situations, client-centered therapy would focus on creating a non-judgmental, supportive environment for Melanie to explore her emotions, and psychodynamic therapy would seek to uncover unconscious conflicts driving Melanie's anxiety.

Question 12

Judith has the tendency to take every comment about her job performance as criticism,which leads to feelings of anxiety.Her therapist suggests that she question her assumptions and rank her thoughts and emotions from mildly to extremely upsetting.The goal of these cognitive therapy techniques is to get Judith to

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Stress inoculation training focuses on helping people to

Accepted Answer

Stress inoculation training is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps individuals cope with stress by changing the way they think. It involves teaching people to replace negative or self-defeating thoughts with more positive and productive ones, thereby reducing stress and improving coping mechanisms.

Question 14

Tiffany's therapist creates an accepting and encouraging environment that helps her to accept some of the painful emotions associated with her divorce while at the same time urging and helping her to develop effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame.The therapist's approach best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The therapist creating an accepting and encouraging environment and helping Tiffany to develop effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame is consistent with the principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT focuses on helping individuals accept and regulate their emotions, while also developing practical skills for managing them. Virtual reality exposure therapy (B) is a type of therapy used to treat anxiety disorders, and client-centered therapy (C) emphasizes the importance of the therapist providing empathy and unconditional positive regard to the client. Psychodynamic therapy (D) focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.

Question 15

The relentless rehearsal of overgeneralized,self-blaming thoughts by depressed clients is called

Accepted Answer

The relentless rehearsal of overgeneralized, self-blaming thoughts is a common feature of catastrophizing, which is a cognitive distortion frequently encountered in depressed clients. Aversive conditioning, systematic desensitization, and transference are not related to this cognitive distortion.

Question 16

To help Mr.Eberstadt overcome alcohol use disorder,his therapist first attempted to discover whether his misuse of alcohol was somehow a reaction to his wife's behavior.The therapist's concern is most likely to be characteristic of a

Accepted Answer

A family therapist would be most concerned with exploring the dynamics of the family and how they may be contributing to Mr. Eberstadt's alcohol use disorder. This is consistent with the therapist attempting to discover if his wife's behavior is related to his alcohol misuse. A psychoanalyst is less likely to focus on external factors and would instead examine Mr. Eberstadt's unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences. A client-centered therapist would focus on creating a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for Mr. Eberstadt to explore his thoughts and feelings without trying to identify specific causes of his alcohol use. A biomedical therapist would primarily use medication and other medical interventions to treat the symptoms of the disorder without necessarily examining the underlying psychological or interpersonal factors leading to the alcohol misuse.

Question 17

Which form of therapy is most likely to emphasize the importance of examining a person's role within a social system?

Accepted Answer

Family therapy places great emphasis on understanding the symptomatic behavior of an individual within the context of the larger family unit and its dynamics. The therapist seeks to explore how changes in one part of the family system can affect others and how the individual's issues may stem from dysfunctional family patterns.

Question 18

Olivia's boyfriend,Liam,told her that he did not want to see her any more.According to cognitive therapists,which "self-talk" would allow her to best handle the loss?

Accepted Answer

Option D represents a growth mindset and positive self-talk that acknowledges the sadness of the situation but also sees it as an opportunity to learn and move forward. It is important to avoid negative self-talk, as in options A and B, as it can create a self-fulfilling prophecy and reinforce unhealthy beliefs. Option C also puts too much blame on Olivia and does not allow for the possibility of Liam's responsibility in the break-up.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a directive used by a cognitive therapist attempting to get clients to test their beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Giving unconditional positive regard and accepting all thoughts and feelings is a technique used in person-centered therapy, not cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy focuses on challenging clients' faulty reasoning and beliefs through exploration of difficult situations and working through the worst-case consequences.

Question 20

Athletic instruction that teaches swimmers to think "high elbow" during swimming competitions best illustrates the application of ________ therapy techniques to sports training programs.

Accepted Answer

This instruction to think "high elbow" is a cognitive technique, as it involves focusing on a specific thought or idea. It does not involve exposure, client-centered, or biomedical techniques.

Quiz 53: Evaluating Psychotherapies