Therapeutic Techniques
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
What is the term for the fear of social situations?
Social Phobia
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Which technique involves clients imagining themselves in a safe place to reduce anxiety?
Guided Imagery
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which therapy involves the use of animals to improve social and emotional functioning?
Animal-Assisted Therapy
What disorder is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
Which therapist developed the person-centered approach?
Carl Rogers
What is the term for the process of talking about thoughts and feelings to alleviate distress?
Talk Therapy
Is it ethical for a therapist to accept gifts from clients?
No, it can create a conflict of interest.
Name the technique where clients are exposed to feared situations to reduce anxiety.
Exposure Therapy
Which disorder involves repetitive, unwanted thoughts and behaviors?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Who created the hierarchy of needs theory?
Abraham Maslow
Which therapy involves helping clients change their unhelpful thinking patterns?
Cognitive Restructuring
What must a therapist do if a client expresses intent to harm themselves or others?
Break confidentiality and take necessary steps to ensure safety.
What technique uses light exposure to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Light Therapy
Name the disorder where a person experiences chronic worry and tension, often without a specific cause.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Name the psychologist known for his work on operant conditioning.
B.F. Skinner
Name the technique that uses gradual exposure to a feared object or situation.
Systematic Desensitization
What principle requires therapists to avoid causing harm to clients?
Nonmaleficence
Which therapy is specifically designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Which eating disorder is characterized by binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia Nervosa
Which therapist introduced Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Albert Ellis
Which technique focuses on helping clients develop mindfulness and acceptance skills?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Name one of 3 documents that outlines ethical standards for psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers or Marriage and Family Therapists.
The APA Ethics Code, ACA Code of Ethics, NASW Code of Ethics, AAMFT Code of Ethics