AP Psychology Flashcards: Treatment Of Psychological Disorders

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Flashcard 1: Identify the therapy that focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Applies operant conditioning to increase adaptive behavioral responses.

Flashcard 2: What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Answer: To change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to modify maladaptive patterns.

Flashcard 3: What type of therapy involves altering brain chemistry through medication?

Answer: Biomedical therapy. Uses medications, ECT, or other biological interventions for mental disorders.

Flashcard 4: Identify the therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs.

Answer: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT challenges catastrophic thinking patterns with logical analysis.

Flashcard 5: What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?

Answer: To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.

Flashcard 6: What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

Answer: To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.

Flashcard 7: Identify the therapy that is based on the principles of learning.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Applies scientific learning principles to change maladaptive responses.

Flashcard 8: Identify the disorder most commonly treated with antipsychotic medication.

Answer: Schizophrenia. These medications block dopamine receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms.

Flashcard 9: Which medication is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?

Answer: Lithium. Stabilizes mood swings by regulating neurotransmitter activity.

Flashcard 10: What is the primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Answer: To teach skills in mindfulness and emotional regulation. Combines mindfulness with behavioral strategies for emotion management.

Flashcard 11: What is the main focus of feminist therapy?

Answer: To address power imbalances and social justice issues. Examines how societal inequalities impact mental health outcomes.

Flashcard 12: Identify the type of therapy that focuses on altering dysfunctional thoughts.

Answer: Cognitive therapy. Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns that cause distress.

Flashcard 13: Identify the therapy that utilizes role-playing as a technique.

Answer: Psychodrama. Uses dramatic enactment to explore emotional conflicts and relationships.

Flashcard 14: Identify the therapy technique that uses token economies.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Token systems use operant conditioning principles to reinforce desired behaviors.

Flashcard 15: Which therapy is characterized by unconditional positive regard?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Rogers' approach provides acceptance regardless of client behaviors or thoughts.

Flashcard 16: What is the role of a placebo in clinical trials?

Answer: To act as a control to test the efficacy of a new treatment. Placebos help researchers isolate the true treatment effects from expectations.

Flashcard 17: What type of therapy involves altering brain chemistry through medication?

Answer: Biomedical therapy. Uses medications, ECT, or other biological interventions for mental disorders.

Flashcard 18: Identify the therapy that is based on the principles of learning.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Applies scientific learning principles to change maladaptive responses.

Flashcard 19: What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?

Answer: To reshape personal narratives and stories. Helps clients reauthor their life stories in empowering ways.

Flashcard 20: Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.

Answer: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.

Flashcard 21: Identify the type of therapy that focuses on altering dysfunctional thoughts.

Answer: Cognitive therapy. Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns that cause distress.

Flashcard 22: Identify the therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices.

Answer: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Integrates meditation practices with cognitive restructuring techniques.

Flashcard 23: What is the main goal of humanistic therapy?

Answer: To help individuals reach their full potential. Focuses on personal growth and self-actualization rather than pathology.

Flashcard 24: Identify the therapy that primarily uses free association and dream analysis.

Answer: Psychoanalysis. These techniques explore unconscious conflicts through symbolic expression.

Flashcard 25: Which therapy uses active listening as a key technique?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Therapist reflects feelings and content to promote self-understanding.

Flashcard 26: Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?

Answer: Exposure therapy. Controlled exposure extinguishes fear responses through habituation.

Flashcard 27: Which therapy is most commonly used to treat PTSD?

Answer: Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Evidence-based approach specifically designed for trauma symptom reduction.

Flashcard 28: Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?

Answer: Exposure therapy. Controlled exposure extinguishes fear responses through habituation.

Flashcard 29: Which psychological disorder is ECT most commonly used to treat?

Answer: Severe depression. ECT is reserved for treatment-resistant cases when other options fail.

Flashcard 30: What technique in CBT involves gradually exposing a client to a feared object?

Answer: Systematic desensitization. Gradual exposure paired with relaxation reduces fear responses.

Flashcard 31: What is the therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Rogers emphasized genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.

Flashcard 32: What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Answer: To change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to modify maladaptive patterns.

Flashcard 33: What is the primary focus of family therapy?

Answer: To improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Addresses dysfunctional patterns within the family system structure.

Flashcard 34: Identify the therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs.

Answer: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT challenges catastrophic thinking patterns with logical analysis.

Flashcard 35: What technique in CBT involves gradually exposing a client to a feared object?

Answer: Systematic desensitization. Gradual exposure paired with relaxation reduces fear responses.

Flashcard 36: What is the therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Rogers emphasized genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.

Flashcard 37: What is the primary focus of existential therapy?

Answer: To explore meaning and the human condition. Addresses questions of purpose, freedom, and authentic living.

Flashcard 38: Identify the therapy that focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Applies operant conditioning to increase adaptive behavioral responses.

Flashcard 39: Which therapy is characterized by unconditional positive regard?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Rogers' approach provides acceptance regardless of client behaviors or thoughts.

Flashcard 40: Identify the therapy that emphasizes insight into unconscious motives.

Answer: Psychoanalysis. Freudian approach seeks awareness of repressed conflicts and memories.

Flashcard 41: Identify the therapy that emphasizes insight into unconscious motives.

Answer: Psychoanalysis. Freudian approach seeks awareness of repressed conflicts and memories.

Flashcard 42: What is the primary goal of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?

Answer: To improve interpersonal relationships and communication. Targets relationship patterns and social functioning difficulties.

Flashcard 43: Which therapy uses active listening as a key technique?

Answer: Client-centered therapy. Therapist reflects feelings and content to promote self-understanding.

Flashcard 44: What is the main goal of humanistic therapy?

Answer: To help individuals reach their full potential. Focuses on personal growth and self-actualization rather than pathology.

Flashcard 45: What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

Answer: To explore past experiences and unconscious processes. Modern version of psychoanalysis exploring unconscious influences on behavior.

Flashcard 46: Identify the therapy technique that uses token economies.

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Token systems use operant conditioning principles to reinforce desired behaviors.

Flashcard 47: Identify the therapy that primarily uses free association and dream analysis.

Answer: Psychoanalysis. These techniques explore unconscious conflicts through symbolic expression.

Flashcard 48: Identify the therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices.

Answer: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Integrates meditation practices with cognitive restructuring techniques.

Flashcard 49: What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?

Answer: To increase awareness and self-acceptance. Focuses on present-moment awareness and integration of experiences.

Flashcard 50: What is the main purpose of client-centered therapy?

Answer: To provide a supportive environment for clients to find solutions. Non-directive approach where the therapist facilitates self-discovery.

Flashcard 51: Identify the therapy that was developed by Albert Ellis.

Answer: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis created this approach challenging irrational belief systems.

Flashcard 52: Identify the disorder most commonly treated with antipsychotic medication.

Answer: Schizophrenia. These medications block dopamine receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms.

Flashcard 53: What is the main purpose of group therapy?

Answer: To provide support and feedback from peers. Shared experiences create therapeutic benefits through social connection.

Flashcard 54: What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?

Answer: To reshape personal narratives and stories. Helps clients reauthor their life stories in empowering ways.

Flashcard 55: What is the primary goal of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?

Answer: To improve interpersonal relationships and communication. Targets relationship patterns and social functioning difficulties.

Flashcard 56: Identify the therapy that utilizes role-playing as a technique.

Answer: Psychodrama. Uses dramatic enactment to explore emotional conflicts and relationships.

Flashcard 57: Which therapy technique involves the use of conditioning principles?

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Uses classical and operant conditioning to modify problematic behaviors.

Flashcard 58: What is the role of a placebo in clinical trials?

Answer: To act as a control to test the efficacy of a new treatment. Placebos help researchers isolate the true treatment effects from expectations.

Flashcard 59: Which therapy is most commonly used to treat PTSD?

Answer: Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Evidence-based approach specifically designed for trauma symptom reduction.

Flashcard 60: Which therapy is characterized by the use of homework assignments?

Answer: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Structured approach includes practice exercises between therapy sessions.

Flashcard 61: What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

Answer: To explore past experiences and unconscious processes. Modern version of psychoanalysis exploring unconscious influences on behavior.

Flashcard 62: Which therapy technique involves the use of conditioning principles?

Answer: Behavioral therapy. Uses classical and operant conditioning to modify problematic behaviors.

Flashcard 63: What is the primary focus of family therapy?

Answer: To improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Addresses dysfunctional patterns within the family system structure.

Flashcard 64: What is the main purpose of client-centered therapy?

Answer: To provide a supportive environment for clients to find solutions. Non-directive approach where the therapist facilitates self-discovery.

Flashcard 65: Which therapy is characterized by the use of homework assignments?

Answer: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Structured approach includes practice exercises between therapy sessions.

Flashcard 66: Which medication is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?

Answer: Lithium. Stabilizes mood swings by regulating neurotransmitter activity.

Flashcard 67: Which class of medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?

Answer: Benzodiazepines. These enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to reduce anxiety symptoms.

Flashcard 68: What is the primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Answer: To teach skills in mindfulness and emotional regulation. Combines mindfulness with behavioral strategies for emotion management.

Flashcard 69: What is the main focus of feminist therapy?

Answer: To address power imbalances and social justice issues. Examines how societal inequalities impact mental health outcomes.

Flashcard 70: Which psychological disorder is ECT most commonly used to treat?

Answer: Severe depression. ECT is reserved for treatment-resistant cases when other options fail.

Flashcard 71: What is the main purpose of group therapy?

Answer: To provide support and feedback from peers. Shared experiences create therapeutic benefits through social connection.

Flashcard 72: Which class of medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?

Answer: Benzodiazepines. These enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to reduce anxiety symptoms.

Flashcard 73: What is the main goal of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

Answer: To focus on solutions rather than problems. Brief therapy emphasizing client strengths and existing resources.

Flashcard 74: What is the primary focus of existential therapy?

Answer: To explore meaning and the human condition. Addresses questions of purpose, freedom, and authentic living.