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Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?
The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the client's needs as well as his or her ________.
personal goals
Roscoe suffers from cocaine use disorder as well as bipolar disorder. The fact that he has two psychiatric diagnoses at once would make his a ________ situation.
comorbid
Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease that can rewire the sufferer's brain.
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A particular benefit of ________ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a client's sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others.
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Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?
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Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.
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Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?
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How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?
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During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.
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What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family member's specific problem?
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On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a hierarchy of stimuli related to her phobia. Which form of therapy is she using?
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In a study of several thousand women, it was found that rates of bulimia nervosa were more prevalent among _________ women when compared to non-Hispanic whites.
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In the African American community, what has been found to play a significant role as an alternate source of support to mental health services?
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Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill?
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Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?
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How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis?
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Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, ________.
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Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.
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Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?
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Which of the following choices is an emphasis of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy?
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Dr. Piccolo is working with a family and determines that the parents do not make rules together and often contradict each other. This leads to confusion among the children who act out because they don't understand what is expected of them in the home. This is called ________ family therapy.
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In Medieval times, what would be the most likely form of treatment for someone suffering the symptoms of a psychological illness?
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Study Notes
Psychotherapy Concepts
- Confidentiality: Critical aspect ensuring therapists do not disclose client communications without legal necessity.
- Personal Goals: Time spent in psychotherapy is influenced by the client’s specific needs and objectives.
Diagnoses and Conditions
- Comorbidity: Presence of two psychiatric diagnoses in one individual, as seen in cases like Roscoe with cocaine use disorder and bipolar disorder.
- Chronic Disease: Addiction is deemed a chronic disease capable of altering brain function.
Therapy Types and Techniques
- Group Therapy: Offers benefits such as diminishing feelings of shame and fostering mutual support among clients.
- Active Listening: Key technique in client-centered therapy, focusing on empathic understanding and reflection of client feelings.
- Systematic Desensitization: Therapeutic method for addressing phobias by gradually exposing clients to feared stimuli.
Treatment Modalities
- Strategic Family Therapy: Therapist-led sessions tailored to address each family member's specific issues.
- Involuntary Treatment: Occurs when individuals are mandated to attend therapy, often seen in legal contexts.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Effective for severe depression in patients unresponsive to traditional treatments.
Cultural Considerations
- Cultural Competence: Essential for therapists, requiring awareness of race, culture, and ethnicity in treatment practices.
- Community Support: In the African American community, the church plays a substantial role as an alternative mental health support system.
Historical Context
- Institutional Settings: The transition from asylums to psychiatric hospitals marks significant evolution in mental health care.
- Medieval Treatments: Historical treatments for psychological symptoms included exorcism, showcasing past understanding of mental illness.
Impacts on Treatment
- Humanistic Approaches: Focus on the client’s present and future rather than past experiences or unconscious conflicts.
- Family Dynamics: Importance of cohesive parenting strategies is highlighted in structural family therapy.
Psychological Disorders
- Bulimia Nervosa Prevalence: Higher rates found in Hispanic and African American women compared to non-Hispanic white women.
- Antipsychotic Medication: While effective for many conditions, not used for visual hallucinations.
Client Considerations
- Duration of Psychoanalysis: Traditional psychoanalysis typically spans multiple years.
- Client Engagement: Understanding client motivation is crucial in treatment adherence and effectiveness.
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