Question 1

Thanks to new computer technology,virtual reality devices permit behaviour therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality devices are commonly used in exposure therapy, where patients are exposed to situations or stimuli that trigger anxiety or fear, allowing them to confront and overcome their fears in a controlled environment. Therefore, the best choice is C, exposure therapy. The other options (free association, transference, and unconditional positive regard) are techniques used in psychoanalytic and humanistic therapies, and are not specifically related to the use of virtual reality devices.

Question 2

Dylan regularly tries to step back and examine his behaviour in an objective manner,as if he is an observer looking in on himself.Within the scope of mindfulness,this behaviour is known as

Accepted Answer

Decentring is a key element of mindfulness, where a person is able to detach themselves from their own thoughts and emotions and observe them from a more objective point of view. Dylan's behavior of stepping back and examining his behavior in an objective manner is an example of decentring. None of the other options are relevant to this behavior.

Question 3

Franco feels like he fails at everything he tries.His cognitive-behavioural therapist helps Franco change this overly pessimistic view of himself and helps Franco to focus on more productive and rational thoughts.This part of cognitive-behavioural therapy is called

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring is the process of identifying and changing negative or irrational thought patterns, and replacing them with more productive and rational thoughts. This is exactly what Franco's therapist is helping him with by helping him change his overly pessimistic view of himself. Stress inoculation training and exposure are different techniques used in cognitive-behavioural therapy for different purposes, and transference refers to the patient projecting their feelings onto the therapist. None of these are applicable in this context.

Question 4

Cognitive restructuring and stress inoculation training are techniques associated with

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring and stress inoculation training are both techniques commonly used in cognitive-behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to mental health problems. Client-centred therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity, rather than specific techniques or interventions. Family therapy involves working with families to improve communication and relationships. Psychodynamic therapy is based on the idea that unconscious conflicts and early experiences shape a person's personality and behaviour.

Question 5

The most effective treatment for the long-term treatment of anxiety disorders is

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy has been found to be the most effective long-term treatment for anxiety disorders. It helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to their anxiety. Unlike medication, which may only provide temporary relief, cognitive-behavioural therapy equips individuals with life-long coping skills to manage their anxiety.

Question 6

Instead of focusing just on individual family members,family therapists usually try to understand how each family member interacts with,and contributes to,the overall family dynamic.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The systems approach in family therapy focuses on understanding the overall family dynamics and how each family member interacts and contributes to it, rather than just focusing on individual family members. The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the therapist and the family, while insight therapy and object relations therapy are specific approaches within individual therapy.

Question 7

____________ is a drug commonly used to treat alcoholism through aversive conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Antabuse (disulfiram) is commonly used to treat alcoholism through aversive conditioning. It works by inhibiting the breakdown of alcohol in the body, causing unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and headache when alcohol is consumed. This creates an aversion to alcohol, which can help individuals with alcoholism avoid alcohol consumption. Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Narcan (naloxone) is an antidote used to reverse opioid overdoses. Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

Question 8

Cognitive-behavioural therapists would argue that anxiety and mood disorders are largely the result of

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapists focus on the role of negative thought patterns and beliefs in the development and maintenance of anxiety and mood disorders. They aim to identify and challenge these thoughts and beliefs through various cognitive restructuring techniques. While maladaptive behaviours and unresolved childhood issues may contribute to these disorders, cognitive-behavioural therapy primarily addresses the cognitive components. Conditions of worth, a concept from humanistic therapy, are not typically emphasized in cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Question 9

Cognitive-behavioural therapies have been found to be especially helpful in the treatment of

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for treating depression by helping individuals change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Question 10

One study outlined in the textbook suggested that virtual reality exposure therapy might help

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that virtual reality exposure therapy might help soldiers returning from combat with PTSD.

Question 11

_________________ involves helping clients identify and change irrational and self-defeating ways of thinking.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns to improve mental health and well-being. This approach is often used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients overcome issues such as anxiety and depression. The other options listed (exposure, the systems approach, and stress inoculation training) are different techniques used in therapy but do not specifically target changing irrational or self-defeating thoughts.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Group therapy is usually much cheaper than individual therapy because the therapist can work with multiple patients at the same time. However, it is not widely regarded as the most effective form of therapy and may not be effective for all psychological disorders. Bringing patients together can actually be beneficial as it provides a sense of support and community.

Question 13

Jad is so afraid of germs that he wears gloves when opening doors.He is encouraged by his therapist to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door,step-by-step,without wearing gloves.Which technique is his therapist likely using?

Accepted Answer

The therapist is using modelling technique to encourage Jad to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door without wearing gloves. Modelling involves learning by observing others and imitating their behavior.

Question 14

According to Siegel,mindfulness focuses on developing ___________,which refers to the relationship between oneself and oneself (i.e. ,knowing yourself).

Accepted Answer

Siegel defines mindfulness as focusing on developing "intrapersonal attunement," which emphasizes understanding and harmonizing the relationship with oneself, essentially fostering a deeper self-awareness and self-knowledge.

Question 15

Within the scope of mindfulness,COAL stands for

Accepted Answer

COAL stands for curious, open, accepting, and loving, which are qualities of mindfulness. Choice A includes some relevant terms but not within the context of mindfulness. Choice C includes terms related to behaviorism rather than mindfulness. Choice D does not include any relevant terms at all.

Question 16

The use of Antabuse to induce vomiting when combined with alcohol,is a form of

Accepted Answer

Antabuse is a medication that causes aversive effects such as vomiting, headache, and nausea when combined with alcohol consumption, and therefore it is used to create an aversive conditioning to reduce drinking.

Question 17

________ allows psychotherapists to place persons in situations that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life in order to confront and eliminate their fears.

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality exposure therapy allows psychotherapists to use a computer-generated environment to place clients in situations that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life, in order to confront and eliminate their fears. This type of therapy has been particularly effective for treating anxiety disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 18

Estella is afraid of cats.To help her overcome her fear,her mother calmly pets and strokes a cat while Estella is watching.Her mother encourages her to imitate her behaviour.Estella's mother is likely using ______ to help her overcome her fear.

Accepted Answer

Estella's mother is using modelling, which is a learning process where individuals learn by observing others' behaviors and imitating them. In this case, Estella's mother is modeling calm and relaxed behavior around a cat to help Estella overcome her fear of cats. This approach is different from systematic desensitization, aversive conditioning, and flooding, which involve exposure therapy and have different strategies.

Question 19

Miranda is in therapy for alcoholism,and her doctor has prescribed a treatment which will make her vomit after drinking alcohol.Why might this be an ineffective treatment for Miranda?

Accepted Answer

The treatment's effectiveness relies on Miranda's compliance. If she decides not to take the treatment, it won't work, making it potentially ineffective.

Question 20

Which therapeutic technique uses punishment and other strategies to create a negative response to a stimulus?

Accepted Answer

Aversive conditioning is a therapeutic technique that uses punishment and other strategies to create a negative response to a stimulus. This is done in order to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors or habits. The other options listed are not associated with punishment as a therapeutic technique. Flooding and systematic desensitization involve exposure therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy is a biomedical treatment for severe depression and other mental illnesses.

Quiz 16: C: Therapies