Question 1

One rationale for using psychoanalysis with behavior in Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic therapy is that psychoanalysis provides _______________ one's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis aims to uncover the unconscious motivations and conflicts driving behavior, offering individuals deeper insight into their actions and psychological patterns.

Question 2

Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic model is an example of this integrative model.

Accepted Answer

Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic model is an example of theoretical integration, as it combines concepts and techniques from different theoretical frameworks into a coherent whole, rather than merely using techniques from various approaches (technical eclecticism) or focusing on commonalities across different therapies (common factors). It does not simply incorporate elements from other theories into a primary theoretical orientation, which would be characteristic of an assimilative approach.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the stages in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation is one of the stages in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach.

Question 4

In Lazarus's multimodal therapy, there are several ways to do an assessment which is NOT one of the ways?

Accepted Answer

Life style analysis is not a method used in Lazarus's multimodal therapy for assessment. The other options are part of the assessment techniques in this therapeutic approach.

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered to be a process of change in Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance is not considered a process of change in Prochaska's transtheoretical model but rather a stage of change. The model outlines processes of change, which are strategies or techniques that people use to progress through the stages of change.

Question 6

Angela wishes to change the way that she deals with her anxiety about taking exams.In Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy, she would be working on this process in therapy.

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control is a technique used in Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy to help people change their behavior by identifying and avoiding triggers that lead to anxiety.

Question 7

Lazarus's multimodal approach is based on the following theory of personality:

Accepted Answer

Lazarus's multimodal approach is based on social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in learning from the environment and the experiences of others.

Question 8

In their transtheoretical approach, Prochaska and Norcross define 5 levels of problems.Which one of these is not one of the 5 problems?

Accepted Answer

The transtheoretical approach by Prochaska and Norcross identifies five levels of problems, which include family conflicts, interpersonal issues, and maladaptive thoughts, but does not specifically list phobias as one of the levels. Phobias are more typically categorized under anxiety disorders in clinical settings.

Question 9

Which integrative therapy moves back and forth between helping clients understand their behavior and changing the behavior?

Accepted Answer

Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamics integrates psychodynamic and behavioral approaches, emphasizing the interaction between understanding behavior (insight) and changing it (action). This approach recognizes the dynamic interplay between internal psychological processes and external behavioral patterns, aiming to address both for effective therapy.

Question 10

In Wachtel's theory of cyclical dynamics, he does all EXCEPT one of these.

Accepted Answer

Wachtel's theory of cyclical dynamics does not specifically focus on making the client more aware of choice theory. His approach is more about understanding the cyclical patterns of behavior and thought, developing insight, reinforcing progress, and sometimes incorporating techniques like relaxation, but choice theory awareness is not a central component.

Question 11

Which of the following processes of change in Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy is not based on principles of behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

Environmental reevaluation involves cognitive and affective assessments of one's behavior and its impact on the environment, which is more aligned with cognitive therapy principles rather than behavior therapy.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of Lazarus's seven major modalities?

Accepted Answer

Lazarus's seven major modalities, often referred to as BASIC ID, include Behavior, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal relationships, and Drugs/biology. "Time tripping" is not one of these modalities.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of Lazarus's seven major modalities?

Accepted Answer

Transference is not listed among Lazarus's seven major modalities, which include behavior, affect, sensation, imagery, cognition, interpersonal relationships, and drugs/biology.

Question 14

According to Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy, the first level of psychological change to work with are the

Accepted Answer

Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy suggests that the first level of psychological change to work with are the symptoms, as it focuses on understanding and changing the individual's behavior through stages.

Question 15

The integrative approach in which one personality theory and its therapeutic techniques are used as the major approach and other theories are used to support it is called

Accepted Answer

The assimilative approach involves adopting one primary theoretical framework while incorporating techniques or perspectives from other theories as supportive elements. This allows for a more flexible and comprehensive approach to therapy.

Question 16

Which of the following techniques is used in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach?

Accepted Answer

Prochaska's transtheoretical approach, also known as the stages of change model, includes self-liberation as one of its core processes. Self-liberation refers to the belief in one's ability to change and the commitment to act on that belief, which is crucial for behavior change.

Question 17

When a multimodal therapist observes a client crying, then expressing his sadness verbally, and then talking about his relationship with his wife, the multimodal therapist is ____________ the client.

Accepted Answer

Tracking involves following the client's verbal and non-verbal cues closely to understand their experience and guide the therapy process effectively. In this scenario, the therapist is tracking by observing and engaging with the client's emotional expressions and discussions.

Question 18

In Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic therapy, if Pedro is understanding why his anxiety about being alone developed, Wachtel might use this technique to reduce his anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic therapy, if Pedro...

Question 19

The theoretical model that combines personality concepts and therapeutic techniques of one theory with those of one or more other theories is called

Accepted Answer

Theoretical integration refers to the process of combining concepts from different theoretical frameworks into a cohesive approach to therapy. This approach does not merely use techniques from various theories (as in technical eclecticism) but seeks to integrate the underlying theories themselves into a coherent whole.

Question 20

According to Lazarus's multimodal approach, fantasies and dreams would fit into this category.

Accepted Answer

Lazarus's multimodal approach categorizes human experience into several modalities, including affect, behavior, sensation, imagery, cognition, interpersonal relationships, and drugs/biology. Fantasies and dreams are best categorized under "imagery" because they involve mental images or scenarios that are not currently happening in reality.

Quiz 16: Integrative Therapies

One rationale for using psychoanalysis with behavior in Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic therapy is that psychoanalysis provides _______________ one's behavior.

Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic model is an example of this integrative model.

Which of the following is one of the stages in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach?

In Lazarus's multimodal therapy, there are several ways to do an assessment which is NOT one of the ways?

Which of the following is not considered to be a process of change in Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy?

Angela wishes to change the way that she deals with her anxiety about taking exams.In Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy, she would be working on this process in therapy.

Lazarus's multimodal approach is based on the following theory of personality:

In their transtheoretical approach, Prochaska and Norcross define 5 levels of problems.Which one of these is not one of the 5 problems?

Which integrative therapy moves back and forth between helping clients understand their behavior and changing the behavior?

In Wachtel's theory of cyclical dynamics, he does all EXCEPT one of these.

Which of the following processes of change in Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy is not based on principles of behavior therapy?

Which of the following is NOT one of Lazarus's seven major modalities?

Which of the following is NOT one of Lazarus's seven major modalities?

According to Prochaska's transtheoretical therapy, the first level of psychological change to work with are the

The integrative approach in which one personality theory and its therapeutic techniques are used as the major approach and other theories are used to support it is called

Which of the following techniques is used in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach?

When a multimodal therapist observes a client crying, then expressing his sadness verbally, and then talking about his relationship with his wife, the multimodal therapist is ____________ the client.

In Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamic therapy, if Pedro is understanding why his anxiety about being alone developed, Wachtel might use this technique to reduce his anxiety.

The theoretical model that combines personality concepts and therapeutic techniques of one theory with those of one or more other theories is called

According to Lazarus's multimodal approach, fantasies and dreams would fit into this category.