Question 1

Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that no one psychotherapy is effective for every type of problem. Different psychotherapies may work better for different individuals and problems. It is important to match the type of psychotherapy to the specific needs and characteristics of the client.

Question 2

Cognitive-behavior therapy is a type of insight therapy.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, rather than exploring underlying psychological reasons or gaining insights into one's behavior.

Question 3

Inez comes to therapy complaining that ever since she emigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico, she has been having bouts of trembling, numbness, difficulty breathing, and overwhelming anxiety. A culturally-sensitive therapist might recognize these as symptoms of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Ataques de nervios is a culture-bound syndrome commonly found in Hispanic/Latino cultures, particularly in Puerto Rico, which involves symptoms of trembling, numbness, difficulty breathing, and overwhelming anxiety, among others.

Question 4

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

Accepted Answer

Lydia is attending a self-help group where peers with similar experiences and stressors come together to provide support and share coping strategies. This is different from individual or family therapy, which are facilitated by a professional therapist, and assertiveness training, which is a specific skill-building program aimed at increasing self-confidence and communication skills.

Question 5

Gabe and his family routinely meet with a psychologist. They chose a particular psychologist because her focus is the larger context of Gabe's problem and how changing Gabe's problem will affect the entire family. Gabe's psychologist endorses which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

The psychologist's focus on how changing Gabe's problem will affect the entire family suggests a systems approach to therapy, which emphasizes understanding the interrelated dynamics and patterns within the family system.

Question 6

If Ray decides to read a variety of books from the library on how to curtail his drug addiction, he is engaged in ________.

Accepted Answer

The act of reading books from the library on how to curtail drug addiction is known as bibliotherapy. This type of therapy involves the use of literature to help individuals cope with emotional and psychological problems.

Question 7

Levi's therapist is using interpersonal therapy. What would be the goal of Levi's therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

The goal of interpersonal therapy is to help the client understand how their relationships impact their moods and behaviors, and to improve their interpersonal functioning.

Question 8

The use of PDAs (personal digital assistants) may be especially helpful in the context of ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

PDAs can be used for tracking and monitoring symptoms, completing homework assignments, and practicing new skills or behaviors, which are often key components of cognitive-behavior therapy. They may not be as useful in the other therapy approaches listed.

Question 9

You let your fingers do the walking through the Yellow Pages looking for a psychotherapist. Your attention is drawn to an advertisement for a group practice described as eclectic. When you call the receptionist to ask for a description of the practice, what will you be told?

Accepted Answer

The term "eclectic" suggests that the group practice uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet clients' individual needs, as opposed to adhering strictly to one specific approach (such as psychoanalysis or the biological perspective). Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choice A is too narrow in its focus, and choice C is limited only to psychoanalytic training. Choice D is also too narrow, as it only addresses the biological perspective.

Question 10

Free association is a technique used in psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

Free association is a technique used in psychoanalysis to help clients explore their unconscious thoughts and emotions. It involves spontaneously sharing whatever comes to mind, without censoring or filtering the content. The therapist then interprets the associations for deeper insights into the client's psyche.

Question 11

Most psychological professionals today take a(n) ______ view of psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

The majority of psychological professionals today take an eclectic view of psychotherapy, meaning they utilize techniques and interventions from various therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the client. This approach allows for a more flexible and individualized treatment plan for each client. While behavioral and humanistic approaches may be used, they are not the only approaches considered. Group treatment is a specific type of therapy that may be used but is not a view of psychotherapy itself.

Question 12

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and emotional support is called______.

Accepted Answer

A self-help group is specifically designed to provide members with social and emotional support, as well as problem-solving and discussion opportunities, without the presence of a therapist or counselor. The other options, such as family therapy, individual therapy, and systematic desensitization groups, all involve the active participation of a mental health professional.

Question 13

Alcoholics Anonymous is a particularly well-known ______.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help group, where members provide support, encouragement, and guidance to each other in maintaining sobriety. It is not a psychoanalytic therapy group, desensitization group, or structured behavior therapy group.

Question 14

________ is known as the first self-help program.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is widely recognized as the first self-help program, founded in 1935. It provides a supportive community for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and follows a 12-step program to achieve sobriety.

Question 15

In terms of who is seen for treatment, family therapists necessarily conceptualize "family" as ________.

Accepted Answer

Family therapists view "family" as any group of individuals who view themselves or function as a family. This may include blended families, same-sex couples, single-parent families, or any other group of people who share a significant bond and function as a unit. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The other options are too restrictive and do not include all the different possibilities of what constitutes a "family."

Question 16

Interpretation is a technique used in psychodynamic therapies in which the therapist deciphers the patient's words and behaviors and assigns unconscious motivations to them.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate description of interpretation in psychodynamic therapies. The therapist seeks to uncover unconscious motivations that may be driving a patient's behaviors or verbal expressions.

Question 17

If Dr. Kenders uses therapy protocols, then the specific techniques he employs in therapy are based on ________.

Accepted Answer

Therapy protocols typically involve detailed session-by-session manuals designed for a specific disorder and theoretical orientation. This suggests that Dr. Kenders' techniques are based on a specific set of guidelines and procedures.

Question 18

Tien is an Asian male who is in the process of selecting a therapist. Which of the following therapists is Tien most likely to select?

Accepted Answer

Tien may be more comfortable with a therapist who shares his cultural background and experiences. Therefore, Mason, a male Asian therapist, is the most likely choice for Tien.

Question 19

Carl Rogers developed a therapy that involved the thoughts and actions of the client, but not the feelings.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Carl Rogers' therapy, known as person-centered therapy, emphasizes the importance of the client's feelings and emotions in the therapeutic process. Rogers believed that a safe and non-judgmental environment would allow the client to explore and process their emotions, leading to personal growth and positive change.

Question 20

Based on relevant research on treatment of psychological disorders, why might someone choose psychotherapy over medication in order to treat depression?

Accepted Answer

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