Question 1

Psychoanalysis and the humanistic therapies are considered to be _____ therapies, since both seek to lead clients to a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Both psychoanalysis and humanistic therapies aim to promote insight and understanding in their clients, thus leading to personal growth and change. They are both considered insight-oriented therapies.

Question 2

A verbal interaction between a trained mental health professional and several clients at the same time is called

Accepted Answer

Group therapy involves a trained mental health professional leading a verbal interaction between several clients at the same time. Meta-analysis involves statistical analysis of multiple studies, individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions, and insight therapy pertains to various therapeutic approaches aimed at increasing self-awareness and understanding.

Question 3

Gaining understanding is to making direct changes as

Accepted Answer

Insight therapy seeks to increase understanding and self-awareness, while action therapy focuses on making direct changes in behavior. Therefore, gaining understanding (insight therapy) is similar to making direct changes (action therapy).

Question 4

Reality therapy, client-centered therapy, psychoanalysis, and behavioral therapies are all forms of

Accepted Answer

Reality therapy, client-centered therapy, psychoanalysis, and behavioral therapies are all forms of psychotherapy, which involves using psychological techniques to help individuals overcome problems in their thinking, behavior, and emotions. Meta-analysis is a research methodology, pharmacotherapy involves using medication to treat mental illness, and somatic therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with the body to promote healing.

Question 5

A therapist guides a client by giving instructions, interpretations, or solutions, and by making decisions.The therapist's approach can be described as _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A directive approach involves the therapist taking an active role in guiding the client and providing specific instructions or solutions. This is contrasted with non-directive therapy, where the therapist takes a more passive role in facilitating the client's self-exploration and decision-making.

Question 6

Psychotherapy, as it is most often used, implies the use of

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy refers to the use of verbal interactions between a therapist and a client to help address mental health concerns. It does not typically involve the use of drugs or somatic therapies.

Question 7

_____ therapy involves only one client and one therapist, while _____ therapy involves several clients participating at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the difference between individual therapy, which involves only one client and therapist, and group therapy, which involves several clients participating at the same time. The other answer choices refer to different types of therapy that do not necessarily involve just one client or several clients.

Question 8

_____ 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 changing specific behaviors and thoughts directly, without delving into their origins.

Question 9

Which form of therapy places responsibility for the course of therapy on the client?

Accepted Answer

Non-directive therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, places responsibility for the course of therapy on the client. The therapist acts as a facilitator, providing empathy and unconditional positive regard, but allowing the client to guide the direction of the session.

Question 10

The goal 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 self-awareness and insight into their unconscious thoughts and emotions, which are believed to be the root causes of their issues. The therapist plays an active role in guiding the client towards this deeper understanding.

Question 11

Psychotherapy includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy does not include the use of pharmacotherapy, which is the use of medication to treat mental health disorders. Psychotherapy primarily involves verbal interactions between therapists and clients, the use of learning principles to alter problematic behaviors, and the use of different concepts and methods with different clients.

Question 12

The goal of _____ therapy is to lead clients to a deeper understanding of the original of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while _____ therapy is designed to bring about changes in troublesome thoughts and behaviors, without seeking an understanding into the origins of these thoughts and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Insight therapy focuses on understanding the origins of thoughts and behaviors, while action therapy aims to change them without delving into their origins.

Question 13

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)

Accepted Answer

Reality therapy is an action-oriented approach that focuses on creating change in behavior and relationships. The use of contracts is a tangible way to establish a commitment to making these changes. Therefore, reality therapy is best described as an action therapy.

Question 14

Elizabeth is a psychologist who facilitates her clients in discovering insight into their condition by providing a psychologically safe environment and by acting as a psychological "mirror" to reflect their thoughts and feelings.However, Elizabeth does not give advice or provide strong guidance during this process.Therefore, Elizabeth would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth's approach of providing a psychologically safe environment and acting as a psychological "mirror" without giving advice or strong guidance suggests a non-directive approach to therapy. She allows her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings on their own, leading to self-discovery and insight. Hence, the correct choice is C - non-directive therapist.

Question 15

Brian is a psychologist.He has his clients sign contracts and gives them "homework," which they must complete and then report the results of these actions to him at the next session.Brian's type of therapy would best be described as

Accepted Answer

Brian's therapy involves giving his clients specific instructions and tasks to do, making it a directive therapy.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and behavioral therapies focus on changing current thoughts and behaviors, making them action therapies, as opposed to insight therapies which explore the origins of these issues.

Question 17

In _____ therapy, the clients assume responsibility for solving their own problems, while the therapist assists, but does not guide or give advice.

Accepted Answer

Non-directive therapy, also known as client-centered therapy, involves the therapist creating a space for the client to freely express and explore their thoughts and feelings without any judgment or interpretation from the therapist. The therapist's role is to provide support and empathy, but clients are encouraged to come up with their own solutions and insights.

Question 18

A psychological technique used to facilitate positive changes in a person's personality, behavior, or personal adjustment defines

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy is the specific psychological technique used to facilitate positive changes in a person's personality, behavior, or personal adjustment. Pharmacotherapy involves the use of medication to treat mental disorders, while somatotherapy involves physical treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy. Psychosurgery involves surgical interventions to alter brain function for mental health purposes.

Question 19

Which of the following would be the best definition of psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy is a form of psychological treatment that is used to help people improve their emotional and mental well-being. It involves working with a trained therapist to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other psychological disorders. The goal of psychotherapy is to help clients develop coping skills, improve their relationships, and ultimately achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in their lives. Options A and D do not accurately describe psychotherapy as they focus on medical treatment and group support, respectively. Option B describes the placebo effect, which is not the same as psychotherapy.

Question 20

Connie has signed up to participate in a divorce recovery group that will also include eight sessions of individual therapy.This individual therapy would best be described as

Accepted Answer

Time-limited therapy refers to a specific number of sessions that are predetermined in advance, which is the case for Connie's eight sessions of individual therapy within the divorce recovery group.

Quiz 15: Extension A: Therapies