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examples of psychotherapy - (CORRECT ANSWER)behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - (CORRECT ANSWER)aims to modify maladaptive
behavior patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an
attempt to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain what cognitive therapy is. - (CORRECT ANSWER)focuses on individual client thoughts
and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) - (CORRECT ANSWER)uses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)therapy based on family dynamics and
improving family functioning by learning the ways for dealing with mental illness in the family,
improving understanding among family members, maximizing positive interaction with family
members.
explain what milieu therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)creates an environment that is
supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)therapy focused on helping individuals
develop more functional and satisfying reactions within a group setting with common feelings,
experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior changes from interaction and feedback.
what types of disorders can ECT help with? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Used as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment has failed.
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, which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)alturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - (CORRECT ANSWER)dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - (CORRECT ANSWER)It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - (CORRECT ANSWER)covering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation - (CORRECT ANSWER)Someone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - (CORRECT ANSWER)refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation
or feelings associated.
example of denial - (CORRECT ANSWER)A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (CORRECT ANSWER)shifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - (CORRECT ANSWER)A man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (CORRECT ANSWER)attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings
onto another who does not have them
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examples of psychotherapy - (CORRECT ANSWER)behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - (CORRECT ANSWER)aims to modify maladaptive
behavior patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an
attempt to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain what cognitive therapy is. - (CORRECT ANSWER)focuses on individual client thoughts
and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) - (CORRECT ANSWER)uses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)therapy based on family dynamics and
improving family functioning by learning the ways for dealing with mental illness in the family,
improving understanding among family members, maximizing positive interaction with family
members.
explain what milieu therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)creates an environment that is
supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is - (CORRECT ANSWER)therapy focused on helping individuals
develop more functional and satisfying reactions within a group setting with common feelings,
experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior changes from interaction and feedback.
what types of disorders can ECT help with? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Used as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment has failed.
1
, which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)alturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - (CORRECT ANSWER)dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - (CORRECT ANSWER)It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - (CORRECT ANSWER)covering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation - (CORRECT ANSWER)Someone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - (CORRECT ANSWER)refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation
or feelings associated.
example of denial - (CORRECT ANSWER)A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (CORRECT ANSWER)shifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - (CORRECT ANSWER)A man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (CORRECT ANSWER)attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings
onto another who does not have them
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