Psychotherapy Modalities and Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on various psychotherapy modalities, from DBT to CBT, and understand their goals, techniques, and principles.

#1

Which psychotherapy modality emphasizes examining unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Humanistic Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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#2

What is a primary goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Increasing awareness of automatic thoughts
Building coping skills and emotional regulation
Focusing on existential themes
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#3

In which therapy modality does the therapist provide unconditional positive regard and empathy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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#4

Which therapy approach focuses on exploring the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present moment?

Gestalt Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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#5

Which therapy modality focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thought patterns?

Psychoanalysis
Interpersonal Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
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#6

Which technique involves breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, more manageable steps?

Flooding
Token Economy
Hierarchy of Needs
Task Analysis
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#7

Which therapeutic technique involves exploring irrational beliefs and changing them to more rational ones?

Systematic desensitization
Exposure therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Interpersonal therapy
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#8

What is a key characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Focused on exploring the unconscious mind
Emphasizes understanding the client's past experiences
Focuses on the here and now
Primarily utilizes role-playing exercises
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#9

Which technique involves gradually exposing the client to feared stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques?

Flooding
Systematic Desensitization
Cognitive Restructuring
Aversion Therapy
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#10

What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Reframing negative thoughts
Examining family dynamics
Restructuring the client's life story
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#11

In which therapy modality is the therapeutic relationship considered central to the healing process?

Existential Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
3 answered
#12

Which therapeutic technique involves identifying and challenging cognitive distortions?

Flooding
Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Restructuring
Token Economy
3 answered
#13

Which modality of therapy is often used to treat personality disorders and focuses on developing new patterns of behavior?

Interpersonal therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic therapy
Existential therapy
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#14

Which modality emphasizes the importance of existential themes such as freedom, responsibility, and finding meaning in life?

Existential Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
3 answered
#15

What is a core principle of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

Exploring past traumas
Focusing on problems rather than solutions
Utilizing a strengths-based approach
Emphasizing unconscious conflicts
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#16

Which modality of therapy focuses on identifying and challenging automatic negative thoughts?

Interpersonal Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
3 answered
#17

Which therapy modality emphasizes identifying and challenging irrational beliefs to promote emotional well-being?

Interpersonal Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Existential Therapy
3 answered

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