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Psychology 5/e Book Cover
Psychology, 5/e
Lester M. Sdorow, Arcadia University
Cheryl A. Rickabaugh, University of Redlands

Therapy

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

In psychoanalysis, the analysis of ____ is the process by which the therapist interprets the feelings expressed by the client toward the therapist as being indicative of the feelings typically expressed by the client toward important people in his or her personal life.
A)free association
B)resistances
C)dreams
D)transference
2

In psychoanalysis, the analysis of ___ is the process by which the therapist interprets the underlying meaning of the client's uncensored reports of anything that comes to mind.
A)free association
B)resistances
C)dreams
D)transference
3

A form of behavior therapy that inhibits maladaptive behavior by pairing a stimulus that normally elicits a maladaptive response with an unpleasant stimulus is:
A)in vivo desensitization
B)systematic desensitization
C)aversion therapy
D)counterconditioning
4

A behavior therapy technique known as ___, applies principles of classical conditioning to replace unpleasant emotional responses to more pleasant stimuli.
A)in vivo desensitization
B)systematic desensitization
C)aversion therapy
D)counterconditioning
5

Using a form of social learning theory known as ____, clients learn to perform more adaptive behaviors by first observing desirable behaviors in others.
A)extinction
B)participant modeling
C)rational-emotive behavior therapy
D)flooding
6

Which therapy, founded by Aaron Beck, employs a Socratic technique in which the therapist asks the client questions that lead them to recognize their irrational beliefs?
A)cognitive therapy
B)Gestalt therapy
C)person-centered therapy
D)client-centered therapy
7

All of the following are components of humanistic oriented therapy except for:
A)nondirective counseling
B)reflection of feelings
C)accurate empathy
D)token economies
8

Each of the following is a component of behavioral oriented therapy except for:
A)counterconditioning
B)systematic desensitization
C)aversion therapy
D)unconditional positive regard
9

The social-relations oriented form of psychoanalytic therapy, that helps clients change their immature or inappropriate ways of relating to other people is known as:
A)transactional analysis
B)social-skills training
C)assertiveness training
D)family therapy
10

The form of social-skills training known as ____, teaches clients to express their feelings directly, instead of passively or aggressively
A)transactional analysis
B)social-skills training
C)assertiveness training
D)family therapy
11

A biomedical therapy that uses brief electric currents to induce brain seizures in victims of major depression is known as:
A)psychosurgery
B)drug therapy
C)electroconvulsive therapy
D)biofeedback
12

Drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are members of what class of psychiatric agents?
A)antidepressants
B)antianxiety drugs
C)antipsychotics
D)antimania drugs
13

One of the goals of community mental health centers in the prevention of psychological disorders that works by fostering social support systems, eliminating sources of stress, and strengthening individuals' ability to deal with stressors is:
A)deinstitutionalization
B)primary prevention
C)secondary prevention
D)tertiary prevention
14

Of the following components, which one was found to be the poorest predictor of success in psychotherapy?
A)therapy characteristics
B)client characteristics
C)therapist characteristics
D)therapeutic context
15

The therapeutic alliance involves each of the following aspects of the therapeutic context except for:
A)spontaneous remission
B)ability of client/therapist to agree on therapy goals
C)quality of the emotional bond
D)degree of collaboration