Question 1

Lulu sees a professional once a month to manage the medication she is taking to help alleviate the symptoms of her anxiety disorder. The type of therapy Lulu is undergoing is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Biomedical therapy involves the use of medication to manage symptoms related to a psychological disorder. Lulu's monthly visit to a professional for medication management suggests that she is undergoing biomedical therapy. Psychotherapy involves talk therapy and other non-medication-based interventions. Physical therapy is typically used for managing physical injuries, and electroconvulsive shock therapy is a more invasive treatment used for severe depression or other mental disorders.

Question 2

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it's your turn. You say, "I'll take 'History of Therapies' for $100." The answer is, "He began the movement for humane treatment of the mentally ill." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ________.

Accepted Answer

Philippe Pinel is credited as the founder of the moral treatment movement that advocated for humane treatment of the mentally ill. Sigmund Freud is known for his work in psychoanalysis, Carl Rogers is known for humanistic psychology, and Abraham Maslow developed the hierarchy of needs.

Question 3

William is interested in helping his client change his maladaptive behavior. He is most likely to be a(n) ________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

An action therapist is focused on changing maladaptive behaviors by using techniques such as behavior modification or cognitive-behavioral therapy. This approach is focused on working with the client to develop specific goals and then taking action to achieve those goals. The other options (insight, biomedical, and relationship therapies) do not necessarily focus primarily on changing maladaptive behavior. Insight therapy focuses on gaining insight into underlying psychological issues, biomedical therapy focuses on using medication to address symptoms, and relationship therapy focuses on improving relationships with others.

Question 4

Therapies aimed mainly at understanding one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

Insight therapies focus on gaining insight into a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to reduce psychological distress and improve mental health. This can include various forms of talk therapy, such as psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and humanistic therapies. Action therapies (A) involve actively changing a person's behavior, such as with exposure therapy or systematic desensitization. Biomedical therapies (C) involve the use of medications or medical procedures to treat mental health disorders. Relationship therapies (D) focus on improving relationships, such as with couples therapy or family therapy.

Question 5

A client lies on a couch with the therapist sitting out of sight behind the client. The therapist gets to know the client's problems through free association, resistance, and transference. This is an example of ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of the therapy described (lying on a couch, the therapist sitting out of sight, free association, resistance, and transference) are all hallmarks of psychoanalytic therapy.

Question 6

________ is a type of insight-oriented therapy.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is a type of insight-oriented therapy that aims to help patients gain insight into unresolved childhood conflicts and unconscious thoughts and feelings that may be causing emotional difficulties in the present. This therapy typically involves several sessions per week and may last several years.

Question 7

Emily is a psychologist who believes that many psychological difficulties are the result of unconscious conflicts of which a client is unaware. Emily most likely endorses which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Emily's belief in unconscious conflicts suggests that she endorses psychoanalysis, which is based on the idea that unresolved conflicts from childhood are the root of psychological problems.

Question 8

The kind of therapy that uses biological treatments such as medication, surgical methods, and electrical shock treatments to bring about changes in the person's disordered behavior is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Biomedical therapy is the kind of therapy that uses biological treatments such as medication, surgical methods, and electrical shock treatments to bring about changes in the person's disordered behavior. Option A, psychotherapy, does not involve biological treatments. Option C, physical therapy, is a type of therapy that focuses on the rehabilitation of physical impairments. Option D, electroconvulsive shock therapy, is a specific type of biomedical therapy that involves electrical shock treatments.

Question 9

A therapist is interested in helping her client get a clearer understanding of his motives and actions. This therapist is most likely to be a(n) ________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

An insight therapist is interested in helping the client gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to better understand their motives and actions. This type of therapy often involves exploring past experiences and relationships to identify patterns and underlying issues.

Question 10

Lulu sees a therapist once a week. During her therapy sessions, she discusses issues and events that have impacted her life. Her therapist helps her to understand how these events and issues have affected her. The type of therapy Lulu is seeking is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy involves discussing issues and events that have impacted a person's life with a therapist in order to understand how these events have affected them. Biomedical therapy involves the use of medication or other physical treatments to address mental health issues. Physical therapy involves exercises and movements to improve physical function. Electroconvulsive shock therapy is a type of biomedical therapy that uses electric shock to treat severe mental health conditions.

Question 11

Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using ________.

Accepted Answer

The therapy described in the scenario emphasizes revealing the client's unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which are the foundational principles of psychoanalysis.

Question 12

________ formed a large part of Freud's psychoanalytic method.

Accepted Answer

Dream interpretation was a significant aspect of Freud's psychoanalytic method, as he believed that dreams contained hidden meanings that could reveal a person's unconscious thoughts and desires. He developed the technique of free association, where patients were encouraged to freely associate ideas and thoughts that came to mind when discussing their dreams. Freud believed that through this process, individuals could gain insight into their unconscious conflicts and ultimately resolve them.

Question 13

The first truly organized effort to house mentally ill persons began in England in the sixteenth century and took place at ________.

Accepted Answer

The first truly organized effort to house mentally ill persons began in England in the sixteenth century and took place at Bethlehem Hospital, which also came to be known as "Bedlam." The word "bedlam" became synonymous with madness and chaos in the English language due to the appalling conditions of the hospital.

Question 14

Willamina is interested in helping her client get a clearer understanding of his motives and actions. She is most likely to be a(n) ________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

Insight therapists focus on helping clients gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. They often emphasize exploring a client's past experiences and how they may be influencing current behaviors. Willamina's goal of helping her client gain clarity on his motives and actions aligns with the approach of an insight therapist.

Question 15

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy is focused on improving physical function through exercise and other treatments. Biomedical therapy involves medication and other medical treatments for psychological disorders. Electroconvulsive shock therapy is a highly controversial treatment for severe depression. The type of therapy that involves talking things out with a trained professional is known as psychotherapy. This can include various approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic therapy. The aim of psychotherapy is to help individuals improve their mental health and gain insights into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Question 16

Psychoanalysis was a therapy technique designed by ________.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund Freud, who believed that the unconscious mind played a significant role in shaping behavior and emotions. His technique involved exploring the patient's past experiences and dreams to uncover repressed and unresolved issues.

Question 17

Omar is currently undergoing psychoanalysis. His therapist asks him to keep a journal by his bed and write down his dreams immediately upon awakening. Omar brings his journal to therapy and discusses his dreams with his therapist. Omar's therapist is attempting to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

By asking Omar to write down his dreams and discussing them with him, the therapist is likely attempting to uncover repressed material in Omar's unconscious. Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud believed that dreams could provide insight into a person's unconscious desires, fears, and conflicts. By analyzing these dreams, a therapist can help a client to better understand and resolve these unconscious issues.

Question 18

Which of the following is a key component of Freud's theory of psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

Dream interpretation is a key component of Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, as he believed that dreams provide insight into a person's unconscious mind and repressed desires.

The other options are not central to Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Cognition refers to mental processes such as perception and thinking, but Freud was more focused on the unconscious and irrational aspects of the mind. Empathy is a skill used in therapy to build rapport with clients and understand their perspective, but it is not unique to psychoanalysis. Unconditional positive regard is a concept from humanistic psychology and is not part of Freud's approach to therapy.

Question 19

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people ________.

Accepted Answer

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people a clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions, which makes option D the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because insight therapies are not concerned with biologically controlled responses. Option B is incorrect because perceptual processes are not the focus of insight therapies. Option C is incorrect because insight therapies do not involve basic training in observational learning and practice.

Question 20

Therapies directed at directly changing disordered or inappropriate behavior are referred to as ________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

Action therapies are focused on directly changing problematic behaviors. This includes approaches such as behavior modification, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Insight therapies, on the other hand, are focused on gaining insight into underlying psychological processes and emotions. Biomedical therapies involve the use of medication or other biological interventions, while relationship therapies focus on improving interpersonal communication and relationships.

Quiz 15: Psychological Therapies