Question 1

Dr.LaMarche is a psychotherapist who helps her clients identify their negative thoughts and errors in logic,and helps them change their dysfunctional thoughts.Which of the following is most likely of Dr.LaMarche?

Accepted Answer

Dr. LaMarche is using Beck's cognitive therapy approach, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts and cognitive distortions. Client-centered therapy (A) focuses on empathy and unconditional positive regard, while Ellis' rational-emotive therapy (C) focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs. Existential therapy (D) focuses on exploring the meaning and purpose in life.

Question 2

Edwin is extremely upset that he failed his psychology midterm,because in his mind,this means that he isn't smart enough to be in university.If Edwin discussed this with his rational-emotive behavioural therapist,what is most likely to be the focus of the session?

Accepted Answer

The rational-emotive behavioral therapy approach focuses on challenging and changing irrational beliefs and assumptions. In this case, the therapist would likely help Edwin identify and challenge his irrational assumption that failing a midterm means he isn't smart enough for university.

Question 3

You are attending your first session with a new therapist.On his bookshelf,you see many books written by Ellis.What type of therapy might you expect the therapist to use?

Accepted Answer

Ellis is most commonly associated with rational-emotive therapy, which is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that contribute to psychological distress.

Question 4

Bastein is suffering from social anxiety disorder and has been recommended to attend therapy.If he is seeing a cognitive-behavioural therapist,what can he expect to work on during his therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy focuses on identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking patterns that contribute to social anxiety, such as negative self-talk and irrational beliefs about social situations. The therapy may also involve learning relaxation techniques, but this is not the primary focus. Working on unconscious aggressive impulses or exploring an individual's true potential are not specific goals of cognitive-behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder.

Question 5

When Cedric tells his therapist that no one at work likes him,his therapist tells him that,for homework,he wants Cedric to start conversations with five people in his office before his next appointment.Which of the following approaches is Cedric's therapist using?

Accepted Answer

Ellis' rational-emotive therapy approach focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that are causing emotional distress. In this scenario, Cedric's belief that no one at work likes him is likely an irrational belief that is causing him distress. By giving Cedric the homework assignment to start conversations with five people in his office, the therapist is aiming to challenge Cedric's irrational belief and encourage him to gather evidence that contradicts it.

Question 6

In a therapy session,Felicia told her instructor that she thought she should drop out of university because she failed her first psychology quiz.Her therapist told her thinking was irrational and pointed out that the grade on a single quiz is NOT indicative of how she will do in the rest of the semester.Whose approach is Felicia's therapist probably using?

Accepted Answer

Felicia's therapist is most likely using the rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) approach developed by Albert Ellis. This approach focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that lead to negative emotions and behavior. The therapist's statement that Felicia's thinking is irrational and pointing out that a single quiz grade is not indicative of her overall performance aligns with the core beliefs of REBT.

Question 7

Which of the following therapies would NOT fit under the category of cognitive-behavioural?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following therapies would NOT...

Question 8

After Frederick finishes his first psychotherapy session,he is surprised that his therapist gave him a homework assignment.He asked Frederick to write down his thoughts whenever he felt discouraged or worthless at home or at work.Which type of therapy is Frederick's therapist most likely using?

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy focuses on identifying and challenging irrational thoughts and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress. The homework assignment given to Frederick is a common technique used in this type of therapy to help clients become more aware of their negative thoughts and to develop more rational and positive ways of thinking.

Question 9

Which is NOT a characteristic of Beck's cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Teaching clients to face their fears is a characteristic of exposure therapy, not Beck's cognitive therapy. The other choices - teaching clients to recognize biased interpretations, recognize errors in logic, and challenge their negative thoughts - are all key components of Beck's cognitive therapy.

Question 10

After rehearsing new assumptions with her client,Dr.Rashiad tells him to apply them in his everyday life at home and at work.Which type of therapeutic approach is Dr.Rashiad using?

Accepted Answer

Ellis' rational-emotive behavioural therapy (REBT) involves identifying irrational beliefs, challenging them, and replacing them with more rational ones, which are then applied in everyday life.

Question 11

Behavioural techniques fall into three categories.Which of the following behaviour technique is matched up with the WRONG category?

Accepted Answer

Social skills training is actually related to social learning theory, which falls under the broader category of observational learning rather than operant conditioning. Therefore, option C is matched up with the WRONG category. The other options are correctly matched: systematic desensitization is a technique used in classical conditioning, token economy is a technique used in operant conditioning, and aversion therapy is a technique used in classical conditioning.

Question 12

___ developed rational-emotive behavioural therapy.

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive behavioural therapy was developed by Albert Ellis, a psychologist and founder of the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. Aaron Beck is known for developing cognitive therapy, Albert Bandura is known for his work on social learning theory and self-efficacy, and Carl Rogers is known for person-centered therapy.

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of behavioural therapies?

Accepted Answer

One of the main drawbacks of behavioural therapies is that the changes achieved may not be maintained over the long term. This means that a patient may experience a relapse if they are unable to sustain the behavioural changes over an extended period. The other choices are incorrect; A is incorrect because behavioural therapies typically focus on behaviours that are specific, observable, and measurable; C is incorrect because there is a large body of empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of behavioural therapies; and D is incorrect because behavioural therapies can be highly effective and can produce rapid and long-lasting changes.

Question 14

Dr.Feisha is a psychotherapist who points out her clients' irrational thinking,and helps them change the view they have of themselves by changing their negative interpretations with positive notions.Which of the following is most likely of Dr.Feisha?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Feisha's use of identifying and changing her clients' irrational thinking aligns with the principles of Ellis' rational-emotive therapy approach. This approach emphasizes the importance of challenging and changing irrational beliefs and thought patterns that lead to negative emotions and behaviors. Beck's cognitive therapy approach and client-centered therapy approach both focus on helping clients restructure their thoughts and feelings, but they do not place as much emphasis on challenging irrational beliefs. Existential therapy encourages clients to confront the existential issues of human existence rather than purely changing negative interpretations.

Question 15

Which type of therapy focuses on helping depressed clients recognize and change their dysfunctional thoughts and ways of thinking?

Accepted Answer

Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on helping depressed clients recognize and change their dysfunctional thoughts and ways of thinking.

Question 16

For which of the following problems would you NOT seek a behaviour therapist's help?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder typically requires medical intervention, such as medication management, in addition to therapeutic support. While a behaviour therapist can offer some behavioral strategies to cope with the symptoms of bipolar disorder, they are not equipped to provide the necessary medical treatment. It is important that individuals with bipolar disorder receive care from a mental health professional with expertise in the disorder.

Question 17

Which type of therapy works on helping clients discover their irrational assumptions and then change those assumptions to something healthier?

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy (RET) focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and assumptions that may be causing emotional distress. It helps clients learn how to question and challenge their negative thinking patterns and replace them with more rational, positive beliefs.

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely something a cognitive therapist would say to a client who is suffering from depression?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is most likely...

Question 19

Jimsa has spent her whole adolescence and adulthood on a diet and hating her body,and has decided that enough is enough.Perhaps there is nothing wrong with her body at all,and she needs to change how she thinks about her body.So now she looks in a mirror and thinks 'fat and ugly',ideally,she will one day be able to look in a mirror and think 'NOT Vogue centrefold but I can see some positives - my legs are great,my skin has a nice glow,and I look fabulous in this outfit'.If Jimsa could one day reach her goal,what would Albert Ellis call this?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring refers to the process of changing negative thought patterns and replacing them with more positive and realistic ones. In this scenario, Jimsa is trying to change her negative thoughts about her body to more positive ones, which is an example of cognitive restructuring. Mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and unconditional positive regard are not directly related to the process of changing negative thought patterns.

Question 20

Emma is having a very difficult time with school this term.She knows the field she is in is very competitive,and she believes that she has to be perfect in order to be successful.If Emma were to discuss this with her cognitive therapist,what would the focus of the session most likely be?

Accepted Answer

The focus of the session with a cognitive therapist would most likely be on Emma's dysfunctional thinking that she has to be perfect in order to be successful. This type of thinking can lead to negative emotions and behaviors that can be addressed through cognitive therapy techniques. Option A and D are unrelated to Emma's beliefs about competition and perfectionism, while option B only partially addresses her beliefs without providing a solution.

Quiz 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders