Introduction to Counseling and Psychology

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Who developed the concept of "Logotherapy"?

  • Viktor Frankl (correct)
  • Albert Ellis
  • Aaron Beck
  • Fritz Perls

The Bystander Effect theorizes that the likelihood of a distressed person receiving help ______ with a larger number of onlookers present.

decreases

What year was the book "Counseling and Psychotherapy" published by Carl Rogers, where he first introduced the term "counseling"?

1942

Gestalt therapy was developed by Carl Rogers and Fritz Perls.

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Match the following therapies with their respective developers:

<p>Client-centered therapy = Carl Rogers Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) = Albert Ellis Solution-Focused Therapy = Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) = Aaron Beck Logotherapy = Viktor Frankl</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapies focuses on replacing problems with solutions and emphasizes a future-oriented approach?

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What is the core idea behind the phrase "A problem shared is a problem halved"?

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Narrative Therapy emphasizes the influence of cultural factors and unconscious processes on human behavior.

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Which of the following mental health conditions was lobotomy previously used to treat?

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Trephination involves cutting the frontal lobe of the brain.

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What is the name of the procedure where a circular piece of bone is removed from the skull?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure done under __________ anesthesia.

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Match the following treatments with their descriptions:

<p>Lobotomy = Surgical procedure that severs connections in the frontal lobe of the brain Trephination = Drilling a hole in the skull Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) = Procedure that induces a seizure using electric currents Drug therapy = Using medications to treat mental health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main approach of the Biomedical Perspective?

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Trephination is a modern treatment for mental health conditions.

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What is one main difference between lobotomy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

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What is the primary focus of counselors?

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Psychologists primarily focus on normal developmental issues.

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What types of issues do counselors help clients with?

<p>Adjustment reactions, developmental issues, and problems of daily living including career, education, family, personal, and esteem issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Counselors work primarily with clients who are experiencing __________ reactions.

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Which professional is more likely to diagnose psychopathological symptoms?

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Match the following roles to their primary functions:

<p>Counselor = Therapeutic interventions with normal functioning clients Psychologist = Diagnosis and treatment of severe mental disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both counselors and psychologists may address mental health issues.

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Name one issue that psychologists typically handle.

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What type of approach did Avicenna use in his system of medicine?

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Avicenna believed melancholia was unrelated to phobias.

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What model suggests that a mental disorder develops from a vulnerability alongside stressful life events?

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A profession that nurtures the growth of a person's physical, psychological, or emotional well-being is known as a __________.

<p>Helping Profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which profession focuses on systemic approaches to diagnosing family issues?

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Match the following allied mental health professional groups with their main focus:

<p>Social Workers = Mediating relationships with social structures Family Therapists = Diagnosing family problems Pastoral Care = Religious and community service Psychiatrists = Medical management of psychological problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Psychiatrists primarily focus on therapy rather than medication.

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What does a Helping Profession aim to address in individuals?

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Which group has historically sought advice from religious and spiritual leaders?

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Many Asian and African cultures view spiritual concerns as unrelated to psychological matters.

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Name a historical figure who is considered a forebear to contemporary cognitive theory.

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Therapists should consider a client’s __________ condition and spiritual beliefs when providing treatment.

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Match the historical figures with their contributions:

<p>Siddhartha Gautama = Forebear to cognitive theory Epictetus = Philosopher of ancient Rome Avicenna = Islamic medicine figure Buddha = Founder of Buddhism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the psychosocial perspective on human interactions?

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Spiritual practices have no healing potential according to the content.

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What is the role of spiritual leaders in psychological treatment according to the content?

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Flashcards

Lobotomy

A psychosurgery procedure severing connections in the brain's frontal lobe.

Trephination

An ancient surgical procedure removing a circular piece of skull bone.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A procedure using electric currents to induce seizures for mental health treatment.

Somatogenic Treatments

Biomedical treatments aimed at physical aspects of mental disorders.

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Psychosurgery

Surgical interventions aimed at treating psychological disorders.

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Bipolar Disorder

A mental illness characterized by mood swings from manic to depressive episodes.

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Seizure Induction

The intentional triggering of a seizure, as in ECT treatment.

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Mental Health Symptom Improvement

Positive changes in mental health conditions through treatment.

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Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present.

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Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that focuses on uncovering unconscious motives and conflicts.

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Client-Centered Approach

A counseling method developed by Rogers that emphasizes understanding the client's perspective.

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Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's theory outlining the stages of human motivation from basic needs to self-actualization.

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REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Ellis to change harmful beliefs.

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Logotherapy

An existential approach to counseling founded by Viktor Frankl focusing on finding meaning in life.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A therapy that addresses the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, developed by Aaron Beck.

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Solution-Focused Therapy

A goal-oriented approach designed to help clients find solutions rather than dwell on problems.

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Religious/Spiritual Perspective

A view that prioritizes spiritual authority in healing, often surpassing psychotherapy methods in some cultures.

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Role of Spiritual Leaders

Clergy and spiritual figures provide wisdom and counsel, contributing to psychological healing in many cultures.

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Indigenous Healing Practices

In many Native American and indigenous cultures, spirituality is crucial for mental health and healing.

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Psychosocial Perspective

Focuses on how human interactions and relationships affect emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

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Influence of Cultural Wisdom

Traditional healers historically applied psychological techniques resembling modern therapies.

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Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

An early figure whose teachings contributed to contemporary cognitive theories in psychology.

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Avicenna

A prominent figure in Islamic medicine who influenced psychological and medical practices in the 10th-11th century.

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Epictetus

A Stoic philosopher whose ideas relate to cognitive therapy and human interaction influencing behavior.

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Counseling

Therapeutic intervention for individuals with adjustment or developmental issues.

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Counselor's Role

Helps clients with daily living problems including career and family.

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Psychology

Science dealing with behavior and mental processes, including diagnosis and treatment.

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Psychologists

Professionals who diagnose and manage severe mental health issues.

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Adjustment Reactions

Emotional responses to life changes or stressors.

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Developmental Issues

Challenges faced at different stages of life affecting growth and behavior.

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Daily Living Problems

Common issues affecting individuals' everyday lives and well-being.

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Clinical Management

Treatment strategies to help individuals with mental health conditions.

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Holistic Medicine

An approach to healthcare that considers physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors in treatment.

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Melancholia

A psychological disorder characterized by deep sadness, suspicion, and often phobias.

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Diathesis-stress model

A theory suggesting that mental disorders arise from predispositions and stressors.

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Helping Profession

Careers that promote or address individual well-being, including healthcare and counseling.

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Social Workers

Professionals who assist individuals in navigating social systems like schools and healthcare.

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Family Therapists

Mental health professionals who treat systemic family issues using active intervention.

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Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating significant psychological disorders, often with medication.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Counseling

  • John Darley and Bibb Latané developed the Bystander Apathy Experiment
  • Bystander effect: in emergencies, a distressed person is less likely to get help if there are multiple onlookers.
  • Significant milestones in counseling and psychotherapy include:
    • Tribal times: sharing experiences and dreams
    • 1885/6: Freud's private practice and development of psychoanalysis
    • 1942: Rogers' book "Counseling and Psychotherapy" introducing client-centered approach
    • 1951: Gestalt therapy outlined by Perls, Goodman, and Hefferline
    • 1954: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and humanistic psychology
    • 1955: REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) developed by Albert Ellis

The Biomedical Perspective

  • Lobotomy: Early form of psychosurgery involving severing connections in the frontal lobe
  • Trephination: Ancient procedure involved drilling a hole in the skull
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Procedure involving brief seizures to alter brain chemistry and improve symptoms of certain mental health conditions

The Religious/Spiritual Perspective

  • Clergy, shamans, and other spiritual leaders have advice and healing roles in many cultures.
  • Native American cultures, and others, have strong spiritual elements in their healing traditions for much more than counseling.
  • Religious beliefs influence how people think about their health and healing.

The Psychosocial Perspective

  • Human interactions and relationships impact thinking, mood, and behavior, significantly for healing and growth.
  • Ancient philosophies and healers, like Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama), Epictetus and Avicenna, contributed to understanding and helping individuals. These approaches anticipated modern therapeutic principles.
  • Avicenna, who lived in the tenth and eleventh centuries, was an important figure in Islamic medicine and his ideas and clinical approaches for the healing of both body and mind contributed to current practice.

Diathesis-Stress Model

  • Mental disorders are influenced by vulnerability and exposure to stressful events.
  • Diathesis refers to predisposition or susceptibility. Stress encompasses stressful life events.
  • The combined effect of diathesis on susceptibility and environmental stresses can cause a disorder.
  • The lower the vulnerability, the greater the stress required to trigger a disorder and inversely.

Allied Mental Health Professionals

  • Professionals in psychology and related fields like social work, family therapy, and pastoral care work with people facing issues.
  • They often use techniques to achieve healing or address problems by focusing on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

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