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Therapeutic Approaches and Theories Quiz

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Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

Psychoanalytic therapy

Explanation

Focuses on exploring and resolving unconscious conflicts.

In client-centered therapy, the therapist primarily demonstrates which quality?

Empathy

Explanation

Primary demonstration of empathy by the therapist.

According to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), maladaptive behaviors stem from:

Distorted thoughts and beliefs

Explanation

Maladaptive behaviors rooted in distorted thoughts and beliefs.

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of existential concerns such as freedom, choice, and meaninglessness?

Existential therapy

Explanation

Emphasizes existential concerns like freedom and meaninglessness.

Which therapy approach focuses on exploring and integrating conflicting parts of the self?

Gestalt therapy

Explanation

Focuses on exploring and integrating conflicting parts of the self.

In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), what skill focuses on accepting situations as they are without judgment?

Mindfulness

Explanation

Focuses on accepting situations without judgment through mindfulness.

Which therapeutic approach aims to help clients understand and change irrational beliefs?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Explanation

Aims to help understand and change irrational beliefs.

Which therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in promoting change?

Person-centered therapy

Explanation

Emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement and conditioning?

Behavioral therapy

Explanation

Focuses on behavior change through reinforcement and conditioning.

#10

In narrative therapy, what is the primary focus of intervention?

Reframing and reconstructing stories

Explanation

Primary focus on reframing and reconstructing stories.

#11

In acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), what is the term for avoiding or trying to control unwanted thoughts and feelings?

Experiential avoidance

Explanation

Term for avoiding or trying to control unwanted thoughts and feelings in ACT.

#12

In motivational interviewing, what technique involves reflecting the client's thoughts and feelings?

Active listening

Explanation

Technique involving reflecting the client's thoughts and feelings in motivational interviewing.

#13

Which therapy approach focuses on helping individuals develop a sense of meaning and purpose?

Existential therapy

Explanation

Focuses on helping develop a sense of meaning and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Theories Quiz

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

In client-centered therapy, the therapist primarily demonstrates which quality?

According to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), maladaptive behaviors stem from:

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of existential concerns such as freedom, choice, and meaninglessness?

Which therapy approach focuses on exploring and integrating conflicting parts of the self?

In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), what skill focuses on accepting situations as they are without judgment?

Which therapeutic approach aims to help clients understand and change irrational beliefs?

Which therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in promoting change?

Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement and conditioning?

In narrative therapy, what is the primary focus of intervention?

In acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), what is the term for avoiding or trying to control unwanted thoughts and feelings?

In motivational interviewing, what technique involves reflecting the client's thoughts and feelings?

Which therapy approach focuses on helping individuals develop a sense of meaning and purpose?

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