Psychology Chapter 16 | Quizlet

behavior therapy

therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors

cognitive therapy

form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person's thoughts lead to feelings of distress, with the aim of helping them change these irrational thoughts

comorbid disorder

individual who has two or more diagnoses, which often includes a substance abuse diagnosis and another psychiatric diagnosis, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia

humanistic therapy

therapeutic orientation aimed at helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

individual therapy

treatment modality in which the client and clinician meet one-on-one

intake

therapist's first meeting with the client in which the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs

involuntary treatment

therapy that is mandated by the courts or other systems

nondirective therapy

therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person identify conflicts and understand feelings

play therapy

therapeutic process, often used with children, that employs toys to help them resolve psychological problems

psychoanalysis

therapeutic orientation developed by Sigmund Freud that employs free association, dream analysis, and transference to uncover repressed feelings

psychotherapy

(also, psychodynamic psychotherapy) psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth

rational emotive therapy (RET)

form of cognitive-behavioral therapy

Rogerian (client-centered therapy)

non-directive form of humanistic psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and self-acceptance

strategic family therapy

therapist guides the therapy sessions and develops treatment plans for each family member for specific problems that can addressed in a short amount of time

systematic desensitization

form of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing a person to the feared object or situation through a stimulus hierarchy

transference

process in psychoanalysis in which the patient transfers all of the positive or negative emotions associated with the patient's other relationships to the psychoanalyst

unconditional positive regard

fundamental acceptance of a person regardless of what they say or do; term associated with humanistic psychology

Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

a. be most aptly treated with psychotropic medications.

b. be an untreatable, lifelong condition.

c. bring shame to the family.

d. be passed on to that family memberâ s children.

c. bring shame to the family.

asylum

institution created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders

aversive conditioning

counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior

cognitive-behavioral therapy

form of psychotherapy that aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors

counterconditioning

classical conditioning therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior

deinstitutionalization

process of closing large asylums and integrating people back into the community where they can be treated locally

dream analysis

technique in psychoanalysis in which patients recall their dreams and the psychoanalyst interprets them to reveal unconscious desires or struggles

exposure therapy

counterconditioning technique in which a therapist seeks to treat a client's fear or anxiety by presenting the feared object or situation with the idea that the person will eventually get used to it

family therapy

special form of group therapy consisting of one or more families

free association

technique in psychoanalysis in which the patient says whatever comes to mind at the moment

group therapy

treatment modality in which 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meet together with a trained clinician

relapse

repeated drug use and/or alcohol use after a period of improvement from substance abuse

structural family therapy

therapist examines and discusses with the family the boundaries and structure of the family: who makes the rules, who sleeps in the bed with whom, how decisions are made, and what are the boundaries within the family

token economy

controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens (e.g., poker chip) that be exchanged for items or privileges

Which of the following choices is an emphasis of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy?

a. the client's unconscious desires

b. the client's recent past

c. the client's early infancy

d. the client's present and future

d. the client's present and future

The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the client's s needs as well as his or her ________.

a. insurance coverage

b. age

c. psychotherapist's training

d. personal goals

d. personal goals

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

a. ADHD who also suffer from anxiety

b. a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches

c. auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia

d. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

d. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

a. classical conditioning counseling

b. cognitive-behavioral therapy

c. client-centered therapy

d. systematic desensitization

b. cognitive-behavioral therapy

Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease that can rewire the suffererâ s brain.

a. acute

b. nomothetic

c. idiographic

d. chronic

d. chronic

Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?

a. William, who suffers from binge eating disorder

b. Anna, who has a mild case of dyslexia

c. Stavros, who suffers from ADHD

d. Diana, who has bipolar disorder symptoms

c. Stavros, who suffers from ADHD

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

a. cognitive-behavioral therapy

b. play therapy

c. RET

d. ECT

b. play therapy

About _______ percent of those who seek treatment for a substance use problem tend to relapse and return to using drugs or alcohol after a period of abstinence.

a. 40 to 60

b. 20 to 40

c. 10 to 20

d. 60 to 80

a. 40 to 60

Christine and Susan have been together for 3 years and are thinking about getting married. Lately all they seem to do is fight, as they have trouble communicating over the slightest issue. Both are unhappy and are each thinking that they may need to call off the wedding. They go to see a(n) ________ therapist who might help them work through these communication issues and to help them build collaborative problem-solving strategies.

a. couples

b. group

c. psychoeducational

d. family

a. couples

biomedical therapy

treatment that involves medication and/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders

confidentiality

therapist cannot disclose confidential communications to any third party, unless mandated or permitted by law

couples therapy

two people in an intimate relationship, such as husband and wife, who are having difficulties and are trying to resolve them with therapy

cultural competence

therapist's understanding and attention to issues of race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

type of biomedical therapy that involves using an electrical current to induce seizures in a person to help alleviate the effects of severe depression

virtual reality exposure therapy

uses a simulation rather than the actual feared object or situation to help people conquer their fears

voluntary treatment

therapy that a person chooses to attend in order to obtain relief from her symptoms

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