#1
Which type of therapy focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
ExplanationTargets altering negative thought patterns and behaviors.
#2
Who developed the classical conditioning theory?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationClassical conditioning pioneer.
#3
Which type of therapy involves exploring childhood experiences and their influence on current behaviors and thoughts?
Psychoanalytic therapy
ExplanationAnalyzes childhood impacts on current psyche.
#4
What is the term for the process of gradually exposing an individual to their feared object or situation in a controlled setting?
Systematic desensitization
ExplanationGradual exposure in controlled conditions.
#5
What is a key feature of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
Emphasizes acceptance and change simultaneously
ExplanationStresses both acceptance and change concurrently.
#6
Which psychological therapy emphasizes the importance of the individual's own choices and self-actualization?
Humanistic therapy
ExplanationFocuses on personal growth and self-realization.
#7
In operant conditioning, what is reinforcement?
Any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationStrengthens or boosts behavior.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a component of Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Desensitization
ExplanationNot a part of REBT's components.
#9
According to behavior therapy principles, what is the main focus in treating maladaptive behaviors?
Modifying observable behaviors
ExplanationFocuses on altering observable behaviors.
#10
In behavior therapy, what is shaping?
The process of reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing steps towards a target behavior.
#11
Who proposed the concept of systematic desensitization as a technique for treating phobias?
Joseph Wolpe
ExplanationIntroduced systematic desensitization for phobia treatment.
#12
What is the primary goal of exposure therapy?
To gradually reduce fear and anxiety
ExplanationAims to diminish fear and anxiety levels over time.
#13
Who developed the technique of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for treating trauma?
Francine Shapiro
ExplanationOriginator of EMDR for trauma therapy.
#14
In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), what is the term for the process of identifying and challenging distorted thoughts?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationIdentifying and challenging distorted thoughts.
#15
Which psychological therapy approach emphasizes the importance of modifying dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
ExplanationFocuses on altering dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.