#1
Which type of therapy focuses on changing irrational or negative thoughts?
Cognitive therapy
ExplanationFocuses on changing irrational or negative thoughts.
#2
Who developed the theory and practice of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationSigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis.
#3
Who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Albert Ellis
ExplanationRational Emotive Behavior Therapy was developed by Albert Ellis.
#4
Which therapy approach emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in shaping behavior?
Psychodynamic therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in behavior.
#5
Who developed the approach known as client-centered therapy?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationClient-centered therapy was developed by Carl Rogers.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological treatment?
Chemotherapy
ExplanationChemotherapy is not a type of psychological treatment.
#7
In therapy, what does the term 'transference' refer to?
The client's unconscious redirection of feelings from significant others to the therapist
ExplanationRefers to the client's redirection of feelings to the therapist.
#8
What is a common goal of family therapy?
To enhance communication and understanding among family members
ExplanationEnhancing communication and understanding among family members.
#9
What is a primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
Addressing emotional dysregulation and self-harm behaviors
ExplanationFocuses on addressing emotional dysregulation and self-harm behaviors.
#10
What is a key component of exposure therapy?
Gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli
ExplanationInvolves gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli.
#11
Which therapy approach focuses on helping individuals achieve personal growth through self-awareness and self-acceptance?
Humanistic therapy
ExplanationFocuses on personal growth through self-awareness and self-acceptance.
#12
Which therapy approach emphasizes the importance of understanding an individual's unique experience and subjective reality?
Existential therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes understanding unique experiences and subjective reality.
#13
What does the term 'countertransference' refer to in therapy?
The therapist's emotional response to the client
ExplanationRefers to the therapist's emotional response to the client.
#14
What is a characteristic feature of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?
Identifying and building on the client's strengths
ExplanationCharacterized by identifying and building on the client's strengths.
#15
What is a characteristic of narrative therapy?
Examining family dynamics
ExplanationCharacterized by examining family dynamics.