Chapter 15: Therapies for Psychological Disorders

When Sonja begins treatment, her therapist focuses on her inner conflicts, which he believes remain unresolved. It seems that Sonja's therapist takes a _________ approach.

Which of these topics would you be least likely to hear about in a lecture on deinstitutionalization?

In psychodynamic therapy, _________ refers to a patient's inability or unwillingness to discuss certain topics.

Research on repressed memories suggests that

If Roland undergoes _________, he should expect to have a strong noxious stimulus paired with stimuli to which he is attracted.

Every time Janice provides a urine sample that is drug free, she gets vouchers with which she can purchase items she enjoys. This treatment is a form of

People can learn the process of _________ to change negative self-statements into positive coping statements.

You hear a therapist talking about how hard he works to communicate unconditional regard. You suspect that he is a _________ therapist.

In your introductory psychology class, you watch a movie clip of an individual in therapy addressing an empty chair as if it were his abusive boss. This clip demonstrates _________ therapy.

The particular focus of _________ therapy will often be on poor patterns of communication.

_________ drugs largely have their impact in the brain by changing the function of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine.

In clinical research, _________ proven effective at relieving the symptoms of depression.

_________ therapy is the type of treatment least likely to provide relief from major depressive disorder.

When prevention efforts are intended to prevent relapse, it is called _________ prevention.

Because of the relative anonymity of interactions over the Internet, clients' interactions with therapists may show _________.