#1
Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts?
Psychoanalytic therapy
ExplanationFocuses on unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts.
#2
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationFounder of psychoanalysis.
#3
Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement and conditioning?
Behavioral therapy
ExplanationFocuses on behavior change through reinforcement and conditioning.
#4
What is a common goal of family therapy?
Enhancing communication and resolving conflicts within the family system
ExplanationAims to improve communication and resolve conflicts within families.
#5
Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the exploration of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences to gain insight into current issues?
Psychoanalytic therapy
ExplanationFocuses on exploring unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences for insight.
#6
Which therapy approach encourages clients to focus on the present moment and accept their thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment?
Mindfulness-based therapy
ExplanationPromotes present moment focus and acceptance.
#7
What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?
To explore the unconscious mind
ExplanationPrimary goal is exploring the unconscious mind.
#8
Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing negative thought patterns and beliefs?
Cognitive therapy
ExplanationTargets negative thought patterns and beliefs.
#9
In Gestalt therapy, what does the term 'Gestalt' refer to?
The whole or complete picture
ExplanationRefers to the whole or complete picture.
#10
Which therapeutic approach focuses on the client's here-and-now experience and the therapist-client relationship?
Gestalt therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes the present experience and therapist-client relationship.
#11
What is a key concept in existential therapy?
Death awareness
ExplanationInvolves awareness of death.
#12
Who developed Client-Centered Therapy, also known as Person-Centered Therapy?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationDeveloped Client-Centered Therapy.
#13
What is a primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
Building distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills
ExplanationFocuses on building distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
#14
Who developed the technique of systematic desensitization for treating phobias?
Joseph Wolpe
ExplanationDeveloped systematic desensitization.
#15
Which therapeutic approach emphasizes personal responsibility, self-actualization, and the search for meaning?
Existential therapy
ExplanationFocuses on personal responsibility, self-actualization, and meaning.
#16
Who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Albert Ellis
ExplanationDeveloped REBT.
#17
What is a core principle of narrative therapy?
Empowering clients to rewrite their life stories
ExplanationEmpowers clients to rewrite life stories.
#18
Which therapy approach focuses on the client's relationships and social interactions?
Interpersonal therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes client's relationships and social interactions.
#19
Which therapeutic approach focuses on exploring the meaning and purpose of life?
Existential therapy
ExplanationFocuses on exploring meaning and purpose of life.