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Psychotherapy Modalities and Techniques Quiz

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

Psychoanalysis

Explanation

Focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences.

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

Building coping skills and emotional regulation

Explanation

Primary goal is building coping skills and emotional regulation.

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

Person-Centered Therapy

Explanation

Therapist provides unconditional positive regard and empathy.

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

Gestalt Therapy

Explanation

Focuses on exploring present moment thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Explanation

Focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thought patterns.

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

Task Analysis

Explanation

Involves breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller steps.

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

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Explanation

Involves exploring and changing irrational beliefs to rational ones.

What is a key characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Focuses on the here and now

Explanation

Key characteristic is focusing on the here and now.

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

Systematic Desensitization

Explanation

Involves gradual exposure to feared stimuli with relaxation techniques.

#10

What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?

Restructuring the client's life story

Explanation

Primary focus is restructuring the client's life story.

#11

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

Interpersonal Therapy

Explanation

Therapeutic relationship is central to the healing process.

#12

Which therapeutic technique involves identifying and challenging cognitive distortions?

Cognitive Restructuring

Explanation

Involves identifying and challenging cognitive distortions.

#13

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

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Explanation

Used for personality disorders; focuses on developing new behavior patterns.

#14

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

Existential Therapy

Explanation

Emphasizes existential themes like freedom, responsibility, and meaning.

#15

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

Utilizing a strengths-based approach

Explanation

Core principle is utilizing a strengths-based approach.

#16

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Explanation

Focuses on identifying and challenging automatic negative thoughts.

#17

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

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Explanation

Emphasizes identifying and challenging irrational beliefs for emotional well-being.

Psychotherapy Modalities and Techniques Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a key characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

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

What is the primary focus of narrative therapy?

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

Which therapeutic technique involves identifying and challenging cognitive distortions?

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

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

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

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

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

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