10 Questions
What type of communities can be used to support individuals with serious mental illnesses or undergoing addiction therapy?
Indigenous communities
What is one of the benefits of marital or couple therapy?
Improving communication and increasing intimacy
Why do most people with psychological symptoms not seek help from mental health professionals?
Because of the stigma of psychological disorders
What is the result of psychotherapy on brain activity?
Changes in brain activity similar to those from medication
What is the comparison between psychotherapy and no treatment?
Psychotherapy is significantly more effective than no treatment
What is the long-term effect of psychotherapy?
Gains from psychotherapy tend to endure long after the therapy has ended
What is one of the challenges in evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy?
Some people eventually improve with the passage of time
What is the comparison between a person who completes psychotherapy and those in the untreated control group?
A person who completes psychotherapy is better off than about 80% of those in the untreated control group
Why is it difficult to determine if one form of psychotherapy is superior to others?
Because the effectiveness of psychotherapy varies widely between individuals
What is a common reason why people do not seek help from mental health professionals?
Because they rely on family and friends for support
Explore the fundamental principles of Humanistic Therapy, which emphasizes human potential, self-awareness, and freedom of choice. Learn about the Client-Centered Therapy approach developed by Carl Rogers, where individuals are seen as clients rather than patients, and therapy sessions are client-directed. Test your understanding of these therapeutic approaches!
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