Question 1

People often enter psychotherapy during a period of crisis in their lives.This helps us understand why they

Accepted Answer

During a crisis, individuals may be more vulnerable and thus more likely to perceive any form of help as highly effective, leading to an overestimation of their psychotherapy's effectiveness.

Question 2

To help Mr.Eberstadt overcome alcohol use disorder,his therapist first attempted to discover whether his misuse of alcohol was somehow a reaction to his wife's behavior.The therapist's concern is most likely to be characteristic of a

Accepted Answer

The therapist's concern about the potential impact of Mr. Eberstadt's wife on his alcohol use suggests an interest in exploring family dynamics and potential sources of conflict. This would be most characteristic of a family therapist, who views individual behavior and problems as interconnected with family relationships and the larger systemic context. Psychoanalysts focus on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences, while client-centered therapists emphasize empathy, unconditional positive regard, and reflective listening. Biomedical therapists may prescribe medications or other medical interventions to address symptoms or underlying conditions, but they would not typically explore family dynamics or interpersonal relationships in the same way as a family therapist.

Question 3

The placebo effect refers to

Accepted Answer

The placebo effect refers to the healing power of positive expectations, where a person experiences relief from symptoms due to their belief that a treatment, medication or intervention is effective, regardless of whether it is actually effective or not. This phenomenon is often seen in clinical trials where some participants are given a placebo (a harmless substance with no therapeutic effect) while others receive the actual treatment. The placebo group may experience improvements in symptoms simply because they believe they are receiving a legitimate treatment.

Question 4

Online quizzes and exercises based on ________ have helped people alleviate insomnia,depression,and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been found to effectively treat insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Online quizzes and exercises based on this therapy have made it more accessible for people to receive treatment in the comfort of their own homes.

Question 5

Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of

Accepted Answer

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder. It emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Question 6

Providing strategies that support the need for both self-acceptance and self-change is most clearly emphasized by

Accepted Answer

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes the need for both self-acceptance and self-change. The therapy focuses on teaching individuals acceptance and mindfulness skills, while also teaching them how to make positive changes in their lives. DBT is often used to treat borderline personality disorder and has been shown to be effective in promoting both self-acceptance and self-change. A and B are focused more on self-acceptance, while C is focused on reducing anxiety through gradual exposure.

Question 7

Clients often stay in touch with their psychotherapists only if satisfied with the treatment they received.This helps us understand why therapists

Accepted Answer

Therapists might overestimate the effectiveness of psychotherapy because they are more likely to receive feedback from satisfied clients who choose to stay in touch, creating a biased perception of their treatment success.

Question 8

A famous 12-step program is associated with

Accepted Answer

The famous 12-step program is associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a support group for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. The program has been adapted for use in other addiction support groups, but its origins are specifically connected to AA.

Question 9

________ is to dysfunctional behaviors as ________ is(are)to stressful relationships.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is specifically designed to address dysfunctional behaviors, while group and family therapies are often used to address issues within relationships and improve communication and coping skills. These two types of therapy are not interchangeable and are each best suited for their respective issues.

Question 10

Which form of therapy is most likely to emphasize the importance of examining a person's role within a social system?

Accepted Answer

Family therapy emphasizes the importance of examining a person's role within a social system, specifically the family. It looks at the family as a whole and how each person contributes to the dynamics and relationships within the family. This approach is often used to address issues such as communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and behavior problems within families.

Question 11

About a dozen young women with eating disorders meet on a weekly basis to share their experiences and encourage one another in their efforts to cope effectively.The benefits they receive from this interaction best illustrate the value of

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a self-help group where individuals with similar challenges come together to support each other towards their common goal. This highlights the value of self-help groups in providing empathy, validation and a sense of community to individuals who share similar experiences.

Question 12

Most self-help and support groups focus on ________ illnesses.

Accepted Answer

Most self-help and support groups focus on stigmatized illnesses, which are conditions that carry social stigma or shame, such as mental illness, addiction, and HIV/AIDS. These groups provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their experiences and receive emotional and practical support from others who are going through similar situations.

Question 13

Tiffany's therapist helps her to accept some of the painful emotions associated with her divorce while at the same time urging and helping her to develop effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame.The therapist's approach best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The therapist's approach of helping Tiffany to accept painful emotions while also developing effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame is a key component of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT emphasizes the importance of balancing acceptance and change in therapy, and helping clients to develop skills for regulating emotions, managing distress, and improving relationships. Virtual reality exposure therapy, client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic therapy are not directly related to this approach.

Question 14

Unconditional positive regard is to ________ as self-insight is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard is a key component of client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and genuineness of the therapist towards the client. Self-insight, on the other hand, is a central goal of psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on helping clients gain insight into unconscious thoughts and emotions that may be driving their behaviors and emotions. Therefore, option A correctly pairs the two concepts with their respective therapies.

Question 15

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for

Accepted Answer

Group therapy provides a space for individuals to connect with others who are facing similar challenges, which can create a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of isolation. This can be especially beneficial for people who may feel alone in their struggles or who may benefit from hearing different perspectives and coping strategies.

Question 16

Which form of psychotherapy is LEAST likely to occur in therapist-led small groups?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis typically involves intensive individual sessions focusing on uncovering and interpreting unconscious thoughts and behaviors, making it less likely to be conducted in group settings compared to the other forms of therapy listed.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Group therapy encourages clients to try out new ways of behaving in a safe and supportive environment. It is not intended to discourage clients from experimenting with new behaviors.

Question 18

Glenda put a lot of time and work into trying to achieve positive cognitive and behavioral changes through psychotherapy.Which of the following factors is most likely to lead her to exaggerate the effectiveness of her psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

The need to justify her investment in therapy is the most likely factor to lead Glenda to exaggerate the effectiveness of psychotherapy, as she may feel the need to validate the time and money she has invested in the process. Evidence-based practice, meta-analysis, and randomized clinical trials are all objective methods of evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy, and are not influenced by personal biases or motivations.

Question 19

Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress.His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The immediate relief from Mr.Gotanda's symptoms following the intake interview suggests that he experienced the placebo effect. The placebo effect refers to the tendency for people to experience improvements in symptoms or conditions simply because they believe they are receiving a treatment, even if the treatment is not actually effective.

Question 20

In reading a survey measuring his clients' satisfaction with his services,Dr.Jamison accepted many of their positive comments but bypassed most of the negative comments and assumed these negative comments were due to client issues.Dr.Jamison concluded that he is a very effective therapist.Dr.Jamison may be influenced by

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jamison is exhibiting confirmation bias by selectively accepting positive feedback and dismissing negative feedback, leading him to conclude that he is an effective therapist. This bias can result in distorted interpretations of data and can hinder personal and professional growth.

Quiz 15: Therapy

People often enter psychotherapy during a period of crisis in their lives.This helps us understand why they

To help Mr.Eberstadt overcome alcohol use disorder,his therapist first attempted to discover whether his misuse of alcohol was somehow a reaction to his wife's behavior.The therapist's concern is most likely to be characteristic of a

The placebo effect refers to

Online quizzes and exercises based on ________ have helped people alleviate insomnia,depression,and anxiety.

Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of

Providing strategies that support the need for both self-acceptance and self-change is most clearly emphasized by

Clients often stay in touch with their psychotherapists only if satisfied with the treatment they received.This helps us understand why therapists

A famous 12-step program is associated with

is to dysfunctional behaviors as is(are) to stressful relationships.

Which form of therapy is most likely to emphasize the importance of examining a person's role within a social system?

About a dozen young women with eating disorders meet on a weekly basis to share their experiences and encourage one another in their efforts to cope effectively.The benefits they receive from this interaction best illustrate the value of

Most self-help and support groups focus on ________ illnesses.

Tiffany's therapist helps her to accept some of the painful emotions associated with her divorce while at the same time urging and helping her to develop effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame.The therapist's approach best illustrates

Unconditional positive regard is to as self-insight is to .

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for

Which form of psychotherapy is LEAST likely to occur in therapist-led small groups?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

Glenda put a lot of time and work into trying to achieve positive cognitive and behavioral changes through psychotherapy.Which of the following factors is most likely to lead her to exaggerate the effectiveness of her psychotherapy?

Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress.His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

Quiz 15: Therapy

People often enter psychotherapy during a period of crisis in their lives.This helps us understand why they

To help Mr.Eberstadt overcome alcohol use disorder,his therapist first attempted to discover whether his misuse of alcohol was somehow a reaction to his wife's behavior.The therapist's concern is most likely to be characteristic of a

The placebo effect refers to

Online quizzes and exercises based on ________ have helped people alleviate insomnia,depression,and anxiety.

Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of

Providing strategies that support the need for both self-acceptance and self-change is most clearly emphasized by

Clients often stay in touch with their psychotherapists only if satisfied with the treatment they received.This helps us understand why therapists

A famous 12-step program is associated with

________ is to dysfunctional behaviors as ________ is(are) to stressful relationships.

Which form of therapy is most likely to emphasize the importance of examining a person's role within a social system?

About a dozen young women with eating disorders meet on a weekly basis to share their experiences and encourage one another in their efforts to cope effectively.The benefits they receive from this interaction best illustrate the value of

Most self-help and support groups focus on ________ illnesses.

Tiffany's therapist helps her to accept some of the painful emotions associated with her divorce while at the same time urging and helping her to develop effective strategies for reducing unwarranted feelings of anger and shame.The therapist's approach best illustrates

Unconditional positive regard is to ________ as self-insight is to ________.

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for

Which form of psychotherapy is LEAST likely to occur in therapist-led small groups?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

Glenda put a lot of time and work into trying to achieve positive cognitive and behavioral changes through psychotherapy.Which of the following factors is most likely to lead her to exaggerate the effectiveness of her psychotherapy?

Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress.His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

is to dysfunctional behaviors as is(are) to stressful relationships.

Unconditional positive regard is to as self-insight is to .