22 Questions
What is the term for the recovery of a psychological disorder without formal treatment?
Spontaneous remission
What is the primary goal of community psychology?
To prevent or minimize the incidence of psychological disorders
What is the primary mechanism of action of pharmacological interventions in the treatment of psychological disorders?
Altering the operation of neurotransmitters and neurons in the brain
What is the primary advantage of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
TMS is less invasive and has fewer side effects than ECT
What is the primary criticism of biomedical therapies, such as pharmacological interventions and ECT?
They only provide relief of symptoms and do not address underlying problems
What is an important consideration when choosing a therapist?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of psychoanalytic therapy?
To release hidden unconscious thoughts and feelings in order to reduce their power in controlling behavior
What is a criticism of psychoanalytic therapy?
It is time-consuming and expensive
What is the approach that focuses on changing people's behavior using the principles of learning?
Behavioral approach
What is the technique used in psychoanalytic therapy to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to the conscious level?
Free association
What is the term for the unconscious thoughts and feelings that are brought to the conscious level in psychoanalytic therapy?
Latent content
What is the term for the process of transferring feelings to a psychoanalyst that were originally directed to a patient's parents or other authority figures?
Transference
Which type of therapy involves changing one's illogical thoughts about themselves and the world?
Beck's Cognitive behavior therapy
What is the primary goal of person-centered therapy?
To reach one's potential for self-actualization
What is the main focus of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?
Current social relationships and interpersonal issues
What is the primary advantage of group therapies?
It is a more economical means of therapy
What is the main goal of flooding treatments?
To suddenly confront people with a stimulus they fear
What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Teaching people to think in more adaptive ways
What is the primary goal of systematic desensitization?
To extinguish the response of anxiety
What is the main advantage of behavioral approach?
It eliminates anxiety disorders
What is the primary goal of self-help therapy?
To help people with similar problems discuss their shared feelings and experiences
What is the main focus of cognitive therapy?
Changing one's assumptions to make them more reasonable and logical
Test your understanding of the effectiveness of psychotherapy, including the role of spontaneous remission and the importance of specific types of treatment for specific problems. Learn about the conclusions drawn from meta-analysis and the limitations of psychotherapy. Evaluate your knowledge of Hans Eysenck's study and its findings.
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