Treatment of Psychological Disorders - AP Psychology
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Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?
Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?
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Exposure therapy. Controlled exposure extinguishes fear responses through habituation.
Exposure therapy. Controlled exposure extinguishes fear responses through habituation.
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What is the primary focus of existential therapy?
What is the primary focus of existential therapy?
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To explore meaning and the human condition. Addresses questions of purpose, freedom, and authentic living.
To explore meaning and the human condition. Addresses questions of purpose, freedom, and authentic living.
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Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.
Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.
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What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?
What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?
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To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.
To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.
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Identify the therapy that focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement.
Identify the therapy that focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement.
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Behavioral therapy. Applies operant conditioning to increase adaptive behavioral responses.
Behavioral therapy. Applies operant conditioning to increase adaptive behavioral responses.
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Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.
Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.
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What technique in CBT involves gradually exposing a client to a feared object?
What technique in CBT involves gradually exposing a client to a feared object?
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Systematic desensitization. Gradual exposure paired with relaxation reduces fear responses.
Systematic desensitization. Gradual exposure paired with relaxation reduces fear responses.
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What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?
What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?
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To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.
To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.
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What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?
What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?
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To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.
To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.
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Identify the type of therapy that focuses on altering dysfunctional thoughts.
Identify the type of therapy that focuses on altering dysfunctional thoughts.
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Cognitive therapy. Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns that cause distress.
Cognitive therapy. Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns that cause distress.
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What is the primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
What is the primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
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To teach skills in mindfulness and emotional regulation. Combines mindfulness with behavioral strategies for emotion management.
To teach skills in mindfulness and emotional regulation. Combines mindfulness with behavioral strategies for emotion management.
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Which therapy technique involves the use of conditioning principles?
Which therapy technique involves the use of conditioning principles?
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Behavioral therapy. Uses classical and operant conditioning to modify problematic behaviors.
Behavioral therapy. Uses classical and operant conditioning to modify problematic behaviors.
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Identify the therapy that is based on the principles of learning.
Identify the therapy that is based on the principles of learning.
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Behavioral therapy. Applies scientific learning principles to change maladaptive responses.
Behavioral therapy. Applies scientific learning principles to change maladaptive responses.
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What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?
What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?
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To explore past experiences and unconscious processes. Modern version of psychoanalysis exploring unconscious influences on behavior.
To explore past experiences and unconscious processes. Modern version of psychoanalysis exploring unconscious influences on behavior.
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Identify the therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices.
Identify the therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices.
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Integrates meditation practices with cognitive restructuring techniques.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Integrates meditation practices with cognitive restructuring techniques.
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What is the primary goal of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?
What is the primary goal of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?
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To improve interpersonal relationships and communication. Targets relationship patterns and social functioning difficulties.
To improve interpersonal relationships and communication. Targets relationship patterns and social functioning difficulties.
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Which therapy is characterized by the use of homework assignments?
Which therapy is characterized by the use of homework assignments?
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Structured approach includes practice exercises between therapy sessions.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Structured approach includes practice exercises between therapy sessions.
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What is the main focus of feminist therapy?
What is the main focus of feminist therapy?
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To address power imbalances and social justice issues. Examines how societal inequalities impact mental health outcomes.
To address power imbalances and social justice issues. Examines how societal inequalities impact mental health outcomes.
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Identify the therapy that utilizes role-playing as a technique.
Identify the therapy that utilizes role-playing as a technique.
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Psychodrama. Uses dramatic enactment to explore emotional conflicts and relationships.
Psychodrama. Uses dramatic enactment to explore emotional conflicts and relationships.
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What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?
What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?
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To reshape personal narratives and stories. Helps clients reauthor their life stories in empowering ways.
To reshape personal narratives and stories. Helps clients reauthor their life stories in empowering ways.
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Which therapy is most commonly used to treat PTSD?
Which therapy is most commonly used to treat PTSD?
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Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Evidence-based approach specifically designed for trauma symptom reduction.
Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Evidence-based approach specifically designed for trauma symptom reduction.
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What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?
What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?
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To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.
To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.
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What is the primary focus of family therapy?
What is the primary focus of family therapy?
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To improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Addresses dysfunctional patterns within the family system structure.
To improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Addresses dysfunctional patterns within the family system structure.
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Which therapy uses active listening as a key technique?
Which therapy uses active listening as a key technique?
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Client-centered therapy. Therapist reflects feelings and content to promote self-understanding.
Client-centered therapy. Therapist reflects feelings and content to promote self-understanding.
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What is the main purpose of group therapy?
What is the main purpose of group therapy?
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To provide support and feedback from peers. Shared experiences create therapeutic benefits through social connection.
To provide support and feedback from peers. Shared experiences create therapeutic benefits through social connection.
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Which psychological disorder is ECT most commonly used to treat?
Which psychological disorder is ECT most commonly used to treat?
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Severe depression. ECT is reserved for treatment-resistant cases when other options fail.
Severe depression. ECT is reserved for treatment-resistant cases when other options fail.
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Identify the therapy that primarily uses free association and dream analysis.
Identify the therapy that primarily uses free association and dream analysis.
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Psychoanalysis. These techniques explore unconscious conflicts through symbolic expression.
Psychoanalysis. These techniques explore unconscious conflicts through symbolic expression.
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What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
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To change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to modify maladaptive patterns.
To change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to modify maladaptive patterns.
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Which class of medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?
Which class of medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?
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Benzodiazepines. These enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Benzodiazepines. These enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to reduce anxiety symptoms.
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What is the main purpose of client-centered therapy?
What is the main purpose of client-centered therapy?
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To provide a supportive environment for clients to find solutions. Non-directive approach where the therapist facilitates self-discovery.
To provide a supportive environment for clients to find solutions. Non-directive approach where the therapist facilitates self-discovery.
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