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Psychotherapy and Biomedical Therapy Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of biomedical therapy?

Psychoanalysis

Explanation

Psychoanalysis is not a biomedical therapy.

What is a common goal of both psychotherapy and biomedical therapy?

To alleviate symptoms

Explanation

Both aim to relieve symptoms.

Which of the following is a key principle of behavior therapy?

Changing maladaptive behaviors

Explanation

Focuses on modifying undesirable behaviors.

What is the primary focus of exposure therapy?

Gradual confrontation of feared stimuli

Explanation

Focuses on gradual confrontation of fears.

What is the primary goal of family therapy?

Improving communication within the family

Explanation

Aim is to enhance family communication.

Which of the following is a potential benefit of group therapy?

Enhanced interpersonal learning

Explanation

Group setting fosters interpersonal learning.

Which therapeutic approach focuses on exploring unresolved conflicts from childhood to alleviate symptoms?

Psychoanalytic therapy

Explanation

Focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts for symptom relief.

What neurotransmitter is primarily targeted in pharmacotherapy for depression?

Serotonin

Explanation

Depression treatment targets serotonin imbalance.

Aversion therapy is commonly used to treat which type of disorder?

Substance use disorders

Explanation

Commonly used for treating substance use disorders.

#10

Which of the following is a common technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Systematic desensitization

Explanation

Involves gradual exposure to feared stimuli.

#11

Which of the following best describes the focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Improving emotional regulation

Explanation

Focuses on enhancing emotional control.

#12

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

Resolving unconscious conflicts

Explanation

Primary aim is resolving unconscious conflicts.

#13

In the context of psychotherapy, what does the term 'countertransference' refer to?

The therapist's emotional reaction to the client

Explanation

Therapist's emotional reaction to the client.

#14

What is a potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications?

Tardive dyskinesia

Explanation

Possible movement disorder from long-term use.

#15

What is the primary goal of psychosurgery?

Alleviating symptoms of psychosis

Explanation

Aim is to relieve symptoms of psychosis.

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Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted in pharmacotherapy for bipolar disorder?

Lithium

Explanation

Bipolar pharmacotherapy targets lithium levels.

Psychotherapy and Biomedical Therapy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomedical therapy?

What is a common goal of both psychotherapy and biomedical therapy?

Which of the following is a key principle of behavior therapy?

What is the primary focus of exposure therapy?

What is the primary goal of family therapy?

Which of the following is a potential benefit of group therapy?

Which therapeutic approach focuses on exploring unresolved conflicts from childhood to alleviate symptoms?

What neurotransmitter is primarily targeted in pharmacotherapy for depression?

Aversion therapy is commonly used to treat which type of disorder?

Which of the following is a common technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Which of the following best describes the focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

In the context of psychotherapy, what does the term 'countertransference' refer to?

What is a potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications?

What is the primary goal of psychosurgery?

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted in pharmacotherapy for bipolar disorder?

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