Perspectives
This is the type of therapy was developed by Carl Rogers, a humanistic psychologist
What is the Client (Person) Centered?
Created by Joseph Wolpe, it is a behavioral therapy technique that reduces anxiety and phobias by gradually exposing a person to a feared stimulus while they perform deep relaxation techniques. It replaces the panic response with a calm one
What is systematic desensitization?
Following the failure of his business, Mr. Jones disappeared and was discovered two years later in another state practicing law without a license. When questioned, he responded that he had found himself in a strange city and could not remember any personal information. Mr. Jones most likely would be diagnosed with
What is Dissociative fugue?
Liza exhibits characteristics of schizophrenia. The medication most likely to be prescribed for her symptoms directly affects the amount of this neurotransmitter
What is Dopamine?
This approach in psychology believes that everything we are is a result of what we learn by observing our environment.
What is the behavioral approach?
If a marriage counselor is preparing to begin couple's counseling with two people from India who are together as part of an arranged marriage, and they therefore alter their counseling style to fit this type of partnership that they are unfamiliar with, then they are using what approach in psychology.
What is the sociocultural approach?
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been most successful in the treatment of
What is depression (Major depressive disorder)?
A man who experiences sudden blindness on witnessing the death of his wife in a car accident is probably suffering from
What is conversion disorder?
Phil’s therapist believes that Phil’s negative thoughts of personal incompetence and an inability to achieve his goals are the cause of Phil’s depression. The therapist is most likely a proponent of which of this perspective
What is cognitive perspective?
Nadine tells her therapist that she is jealous of her best friend's popularity and wants to tell everyone about her friend's negative traits. Nadine is afraid her therapist will criticize her for those thoughts, but instead the therapist expresses empathy for Nadine's feelings. This Rogerian therapist is offering
What is unconditional positive regard?
Dr. Ludlam believes that the key to treating ADHD (because it is a neurodevelopmental disorder) is proper medication management. What psychological approach is she using?
What is the biological approach?
Annie experiences disorganized thinking and communicates with people who do not exist. The specific treatment Annie is most likely to receive will be
What is a anti-psychotic drugs (pharmacology)?
While grocery shopping, Jack heard voices that seemed to be narrating his every action. The voices made statements such as “Now he is picking up the bread” and “Now he is putting the bread in his shopping cart.” No one else heard the voices. Jack has heard voices narrating his behavior on several other occasions. Jack is experiencing
What is a hallucination?
John regularly stops at the pharmacy to collect pamphlets that list symptoms of different illnesses, because he is worried about his health. Each day he carefully monitors his vital signs, and he also frequently meets with a physician. On his most recent visit, the physician suggested that John was perfectly healthy. This is the psychological disorder John might be diagnosed with
What is Illness Anxiety Disorder (I.A.D.)? a.k.a. hypochondria
Brandon is superficially charming and skilled at exploiting people for his own gain. He is also impulsive and irresponsible, and he generally disregards social norms. Brandon would most likely be diagnosed with
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Dr. Chel, a therapist who specializes in PTSD, has recommended that her new patient, Colonel Reynolds, attempt to reconnect with his old unit mates, as a way of helping treat his PTSD, believing that his friends will help him achieve personal growth. What approach is she using?
Thomas gained a lot of weight because he was eating too many sweets. A psychologist suggested to Thomas that he pair the pleasant taste of sweets with the taste of something he finds unpleasant. So, Thomas put broccoli, which he hates, in his ice cream, cake, and pie. He now feels nauseated at the sight of dessert and avoids eating it. This technique is known as
What is a aversion therapy?
Mindy's colleagues were embarrassed when she arrived at the professional meeting dressed more appropriately for a nightclub. In addition, she continually drew attention to herself by talking loudly and dramatically, as though she was onstage. Mindy's behavior is most consistent with
What is a Histrionic Personality Disorder?
This nervous system is activated by stress such as phobic situations
What is autonomic nervous system OR sympathetic nervous system?
A psychotherapist who believes that deviant behavior can be traced either to genetic anomalies or to problems in the physical structure of the brain most likely subscribes to this type of treatment
What is biomedical?
Dr. Ellis created "Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy" with the idea that mental illness results from humans thinking irrationally about what happens to them in their lives and their personal character, traits, and existence. Dr. Ellis has used what approach in psychology to create this type of therapy?
What is the cognitive approach?
This type of therapy that has been beneficial for individuals to recognize that they are not alone in their suffering and that others are experiencing similar issues. This therapy would be
What is group therapy?
During the past few years, Lester has experienced several episodes of devastating sadness, weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, and an inability to concentrate. Recently, Lester is experiencing tremendous elation, excessive excitement, racing thoughts, and elevated self-esteem. He has not slept for several days, claiming that he no longer needs a full night’s sleep. The diagnosis will Lester most likely receive is
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Petunia experiences distress every time she leaves her house and goes out into a crowd. The most likely diagnosis for her would be
What is anxiety?
Dr. Evans believes that human behavior is generated in our unconscious minds and is the result of unresolved conflicts and desires, especially rooted in childhood experience. The psychological perspective Dr. Evans is most likely to prescribe would be
What is psychodynamic psychology? (psychoanalytic)