Question 1

Since cognitive and behavioral therapies change troublesome thoughts and behaviors, respectively, without looking for the origins of these thoughts and behaviors, these therapies would be considered __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since cognitive and behavioral therapies change troublesome...

Question 2

Any therapy that stresses the need for the therapist to lead the patient toward a resolution of his or her psychological distress​ is referred to as a(n)__________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Directive therapy emphasizes the therapist's active guidance in leading the patient toward a resolution, while other therapies such as supportive or insight focus on creating a supportive environment for the patient to explore their thoughts and feelings. Face-to-face therapy is not a recognized type of therapy.

Question 3

Miranda wants to begin therapy because she has frequent conflicts with her boyfriend, and she has been feeling very stuck in her current job situation.Miranda is most likely to benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which of the elements of positive mental health?

Accepted Answer

Miranda's issues are related to her personal relationships and job satisfaction, so a therapist focusing on improving these areas would be most beneficial for her.

Question 4

Which type of therapy is designed to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts and behavior, without seeking an understanding into the origins of these thoughts and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Action therapy focuses on directly changing behaviors and thoughts rather than exploring their historical origins or the underlying reasons for them. This approach is practical and focused on the present issues.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

Accepted Answer

Increased dependence on other people is not an element of positive mental health, as it can lead to feelings of helplessness and lack of autonomy. The other choices listed are all elements of positive mental health, such as increased sensitivity and trust in relationships, increased self-awareness and self-control, and increased fulfillment and satisfaction in work.

Question 6

Which of the following is an element of positive mental health?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an element...

Question 7

Because each therapy emphasizes different concepts and methods, the best approach for a particular person or problem

Accepted Answer

Each person and problem is unique, so the best approach can vary. Different therapeutic approaches may be more or less effective depending on the individual and their situation. It's important to find a therapist who can work with you to tailor an approach that meets your needs.

Question 8

Dr.Gibbs believes that his clients will get better if they can gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.Dr.Gibbs most likely utilizes a(n)__________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Insight therapy, also known as psychodynamic therapy, is based on the idea that a deeper understanding of one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can lead to personal growth and healing. This aligns with Dr. Gibbs' belief that his clients can get better through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves. Directive and nondirective therapy are both different approaches to facilitating therapy discussions, and action therapy typically focuses on changing behavior rather than exploring underlying issues.

Question 9

Thefive main types of modern therapy are psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

Medical therapies, often referred to as biomedical therapies, involve the use of medication or medical interventions to treat psychological disorders, complementing the other types of therapy mentioned.

Question 10

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy did not originally begin as a form of one-on-one dialogue focused on strengths and personal growth; it initially focused more on treating mental illness and disorders.

Question 11

Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy is often used to help individuals gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to help individuals better understand themselves and make positive changes in their lives. While changing distorted perceptions and thoughts and directly changing problem behaviors may also be goals of psychotherapy, the primary focus is often on gaining insight. Personal growth may also be a goal but is not the primary focus of therapy.

Question 12

Michelle has gained a great deal of weight since her divorce.Although she left an abusive relationship, she still feels that she is not worthy to enter into another relationship.Michelle would most likely benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which elements of positive mental health?

Accepted Answer

Michelle's issues relate to her feelings of personal worth and physical health, which are addressed in option A.

Question 13

Gaining understanding is to making direct changes as

Accepted Answer

Insight therapy, such as psychoanalysis, focuses on gaining understanding and insight into one's thoughts and behaviors, while action therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, focuses on making direct changes in one's thoughts and behaviors. Therefore, gaining understanding is to making direct changes as insight therapy is to action therapy.

Question 14

Thefive main types of modern therapy are medical, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic therapy is often considered one of the five main types of modern therapy, along with medical, humanistic, cognitive, and behavior therapies. It focuses on understanding unconscious processes and how they relate to the present behavior and emotions of the patient. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not typically recognized as one of the main types of modern therapy.

Question 15

A therapist helps her clients by giving instructions, interpretations, or solutions, and by making decisions.This therapist's approach can be described as __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The therapist in question is described as giving instructions, interpretations, and solutions, which are all characteristic of a directive approach to therapy. The other options (supportive, nondirective, and time-limited) would not necessarily involve the therapist making decisions or giving instructions.

Question 16

A sense of identity, a purpose in life, and adaptive coping strategies are cited in your textbook as the

Accepted Answer

The elements of positive mental health listed in the question (sense of identity, purpose in life, and adaptive coping strategies) are often cited as components of good mental health and well-being in the field of psychology.

Question 17

Since psychoanalysis and the humanistic therapies seek to lead clients to a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, they would both be considered __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

Both psychoanalysis and the humanistic therapies aim to provide insight into the client's thoughts, motivations, and emotions. Therefore, they are both considered insight-oriented therapies.

Question 18

In the therapeutic approach known as reality therapy, clients sign contracts in which they agree to make constructive changes in their behavior and relationships.Therefore, reality therapy would best be described as a(n)__________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Reality therapy is focused on taking action to change behavior and relationships. The use of contracts, in which clients commit to making specific changes, emphasizes the importance of action in this approach. Therefore, reality therapy is best described as an action-based therapy.

Question 19

The goal of which type of therapy is to lead clients to a deeper understanding of the origins of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Insight therapy (also known as psychodynamic therapy) focuses on helping clients gain a deeper understanding of their unconscious thoughts and past experiences that may be affecting their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The goal is to bring these unconscious factors to the surface and help clients process them in order to achieve personal growth and healing.

Question 20

Therapists seek to restore or promote

Accepted Answer

Therapists seek to restore or promote all of these (the capacity to forgive oneself for mistakes, adaptive coping skills, interpersonal communication skills) and more depending on the specific needs of the client. Therapy is tailored to the individual and their unique struggles and goals, but overall these areas are commonly addressed in therapy.

Quiz 15: Therapies.

Since cognitive and behavioral therapies change troublesome thoughts and behaviors, respectively, without looking for the origins of these thoughts and behaviors, these therapies would be considered __________ therapies.

Any therapy that stresses the need for the therapist to lead the patient toward a resolution of his or her psychological distress is referred to as a(n) __________ therapy.

Miranda wants to begin therapy because she has frequent conflicts with her boyfriend, and she has been feeling very stuck in her current job situation.Miranda is most likely to benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which of the elements of positive mental health?

Which type of therapy is designed to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts and behavior, without seeking an understanding into the origins of these thoughts and behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

Which of the following is an element of positive mental health?

Because each therapy emphasizes different concepts and methods, the best approach for a particular person or problem

Dr.Gibbs believes that his clients will get better if they can gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.Dr.Gibbs most likely utilizes a(n) __________ therapy.

Thefive main types of modern therapy are psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to

Michelle has gained a great deal of weight since her divorce.Although she left an abusive relationship, she still feels that she is not worthy to enter into another relationship.Michelle would most likely benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which elements of positive mental health?

Gaining understanding is to making direct changes as

Thefive main types of modern therapy are medical, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

A therapist helps her clients by giving instructions, interpretations, or solutions, and by making decisions.This therapist's approach can be described as __________ therapy.

A sense of identity, a purpose in life, and adaptive coping strategies are cited in your textbook as the

Since psychoanalysis and the humanistic therapies seek to lead clients to a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, they would both be considered __________ therapies.

In the therapeutic approach known as reality therapy, clients sign contracts in which they agree to make constructive changes in their behavior and relationships.Therefore, reality therapy would best be described as a(n) __________ therapy.

The goal of which type of therapy is to lead clients to a deeper understanding of the origins of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?

Therapists seek to restore or promote

Quiz 15: Therapies.

Since cognitive and behavioral therapies change troublesome thoughts and behaviors, respectively, without looking for the origins of these thoughts and behaviors, these therapies would be considered __________ therapies.

Any therapy that stresses the need for the therapist to lead the patient toward a resolution of his or her psychological distress​ is referred to as a(n) __________ therapy.

Miranda wants to begin therapy because she has frequent conflicts with her boyfriend, and she has been feeling very stuck in her current job situation.Miranda is most likely to benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which of the elements of positive mental health?

Which type of therapy is designed to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts and behavior, without seeking an understanding into the origins of these thoughts and behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

Which of the following is an element of positive mental health?

Because each therapy emphasizes different concepts and methods, the best approach for a particular person or problem

Dr.Gibbs believes that his clients will get better if they can gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.Dr.Gibbs most likely utilizes a(n) __________ therapy.

Thefive main types of modern therapy are psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to

Michelle has gained a great deal of weight since her divorce.Although she left an abusive relationship, she still feels that she is not worthy to enter into another relationship.Michelle would most likely benefit from a therapist who tries to facilitate which elements of positive mental health?

Gaining understanding is to making direct changes as

Thefive main types of modern therapy are medical, humanistic, cognitive, behavior, and __________ therapies.

A therapist helps her clients by giving instructions, interpretations, or solutions, and by making decisions.This therapist's approach can be described as __________ therapy.

A sense of identity, a purpose in life, and adaptive coping strategies are cited in your textbook as the

Since psychoanalysis and the humanistic therapies seek to lead clients to a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, they would both be considered __________ therapies.

In the therapeutic approach known as reality therapy, clients sign contracts in which they agree to make constructive changes in their behavior and relationships.Therefore, reality therapy would best be described as a(n) __________ therapy.

The goal of which type of therapy is to lead clients to a deeper understanding of the origins of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?

Therapists seek to restore or promote

Any therapy that stresses the need for the therapist to lead the patient toward a resolution of his or her psychological distress is referred to as a(n) __________ therapy.

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?