#1
Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing irrational thoughts and beliefs to alleviate emotional distress?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
ExplanationTargets irrational thoughts to reduce emotional distress through behavioral changes.
#2
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed?
Physiological needs
ExplanationBasic survival needs that must be met before addressing higher-level needs.
#3
What is the primary goal of exposure therapy?
To reduce anxiety by confronting feared stimuli
ExplanationReduces anxiety by gradually exposing individuals to feared stimuli.
#4
Which psychological model emphasizes the role of observational learning and reinforcement?
Behavioral Model
ExplanationHighlights the impact of observational learning and reinforcement on behavior.
#5
In the context of behaviorism, what is reinforcement?
Strengthening or increasing a behavior
ExplanationProcess of strengthening or increasing a behavior through rewards or consequences.
#6
Which psychological model emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior?
Psychoanalytic Model
ExplanationFocuses on the influence of unconscious conflicts on behavior.
#7
Who is the founder of cognitive therapy?
Aaron Beck
ExplanationFounded cognitive therapy, emphasizing thoughts' role in shaping emotions and behavior.
#8
Who developed the concept of the 'Hierarchy of Needs' in psychology?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationPsychologist known for the Hierarchy of Needs, emphasizing human needs' hierarchy.
#9
Which therapeutic approach focuses on promoting self-exploration and awareness through non-directive techniques?
Gestalt Therapy
ExplanationPromotes self-exploration and awareness through non-directive techniques.
#10
According to Albert Bandura, what is the term for learning through observation and imitation?
Social learning theory
ExplanationLearning through observation and imitation, a key concept in social learning theory.
#11
In the context of therapy, what does the acronym 'DBT' stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
ExplanationTherapeutic approach combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness.
#12
What is a common feature of mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches?
Promotion of present-moment awareness
ExplanationEmphasizes promoting awareness of the present moment in therapeutic practices.
#13
Which therapeutic approach integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
ExplanationIntegration of CBT and mindfulness practices in therapeutic approach.
#14
What is a primary goal of narrative therapy?
Reframing and re-authoring personal narratives
ExplanationFocuses on reshaping personal narratives through reframing and re-authoring.
#15
What is a key principle of Gestalt therapy?
Integration of fragmented parts of the self
ExplanationEmphasizes integrating fragmented parts of the self to promote wholeness.