12 Questions
A patient with major depression who exhibits restlessness, insomnia, and feelings of inner tension is experiencing which of the following?
Psychomotor agitation
What is the term for the lack of pleasure or interest in previously enjoyable activities, commonly seen in patients with major depression?
Anhedonia
Which type of psychotherapy is commonly used to treat major depression and focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Which type of psychotherapy is focused on improving communication and relationships with others, and is commonly used to treat major depression?
Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
What is the term for slowed physical movements and speech, commonly seen in patients with major depression?
Psychomotor retardation
Which type of psychotherapy focuses on changing specific behaviors and is commonly used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders?
Behavior therapy
What is the term for excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness, commonly seen in patients with major depression?
Feelings of guilt
Which type of psychotherapy is focused on addressing specific issues in a short period of time, commonly 12-16 sessions?
Time-limited focused psychotherapy
Which type of psychotherapy is focused on improving interpersonal relationships and is commonly used to treat borderline personality disorder?
Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
What is the term for excessive crying, commonly seen in patients with major depression?
Frequent crying
Which type of therapy involves a group of patients meeting regularly with a therapist to discuss their experiences and provide support for one another?
Group therapy
Which type of psychotherapy is focused on improving communication and problem-solving skills, and is commonly used to treat couples and families?
Family therapy
Test your knowledge on key terms and assessments related to advanced practice interventions in psychotherapy. This quiz covers cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, time-limited focused psychotherapy, behavior therapy, group therapy, and more. Challenge yourself with questions on identifying symptoms in patients with major depression, such as psychomotor retardation and anhedonia. Brush up on your understanding of psychotherapy techniques and assessment methods with this informative quiz.
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