Chapter 16 Quiz Flashcards
(10 cards)
The goal of behavior therapy is to…
eliminate the unwanted behavior
Compared with psychoanalysts, humanistic therapists are more likely to emphasize…
self-fulfillment and growth
A therapist who helps patients search for the unconscious roots of their problem and offers interpretations of their behaviors, feelings, and dreams is drawing from…
psychoanalysis
Cognitive therapy has been especially effective in treating…
depression
In family therapy, the therapist assumes that…
each person’s actions trigger reactions from other family members
The most enthusiastic or optimistic view of the effectiveness of psychotherapy comes from…
reports from clinicians and clients
Studies show that _______________ therapy is the most effective treatment for most psychological disorders.
no one typer
Which of the following is not one of the three components of evidence-based practice?
being able to prescribe medication
When drug therapies have not been effective, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used as treatment, largely for people with…
severe depression
An approach that seeks to identify and alleviate conditions that put people at high risk for developing psychological disorders is called…
preventive mental health
