#1
Which of the following is NOT considered a coping mechanism?
Substance abuse
ExplanationUsing substances to cope with stress or adversity.
#2
In the context of therapy, what does the acronym CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ExplanationTherapeutic approach addressing cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors.
#3
Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard?
Humanistic therapy
ExplanationValuing the client's subjective experience and unconditional acceptance.
#4
Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the role of irrational thoughts in influencing emotions and behaviors?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
ExplanationAddressing cognitive distortions and their impact on emotions.
#5
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Changing unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors
ExplanationTargeting negative thought patterns and behaviors for positive change.
#6
Which coping mechanism involves using humor to cope with stress or adversity?
Humor
ExplanationFinding amusement or irony in difficult situations.
#7
Which coping mechanism involves redirecting unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?
Sublimation
ExplanationChanneling unacceptable desires into constructive outlets.
#8
Which therapeutic approach focuses on the exploration of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic therapy
ExplanationAnalyzing unconscious motivations and early life experiences.
#9
What is the primary aim of exposure therapy?
To desensitize individuals to anxiety-provoking stimuli
ExplanationGradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety.
#10
Which coping mechanism involves reverting to earlier, more primitive modes of behavior?
Regression
ExplanationReturning to behaviors characteristic of an earlier developmental stage.
#11
What is the term for the therapeutic technique where a person visualizes themselves succeeding in a particular situation?
Guided imagery
ExplanationMentally rehearsing success in specific scenarios.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common element of mindfulness-based therapies?
Goal-setting
ExplanationNot a primary focus; mindfulness involves present moment awareness.