Understanding Psychotherapies in AP Psychology

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A therapist helps a client identify and challenge negative thoughts about themselves, the world, and the future. This approach is based on which concept from cognitive therapy?

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The cognitive triad

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A therapist uses a fear hierarchy to help a client gradually face their fear of public speaking, starting with imagining speaking in front of a small group and progressing to giving a speech to a large audience. Which technique is being used?

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Systematic desensitization

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A client is taught to replace irrational beliefs with more rational ones and to practice new behaviors in response to challenging situations. Which therapy combines these cognitive and behavioral techniques?

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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A therapist uses a token economy in a classroom for children with developmental disabilities. What is the main principle behind this approach?

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Applying conditioning to reinforce desired behaviors

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A client with anxiety is taught to use a device that provides feedback about their heart rate and breathing, helping them learn to control these physiological responses. What is this technique called?

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Biofeedback

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A therapist uses unconditional positive regard and active listening to help a client feel accepted and understood. Which type of therapy is this?

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Person-centered therapy

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A therapist uses aversive conditioning to help a client stop smoking by pairing the act of smoking with an unpleasant taste. Which principle is being applied?

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Applied behavior analysis

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A client participates in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which includes mindfulness, emotion regulation, and cognitive restructuring. DBT is best described as:

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A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Which of the following best describes how group therapy differs from individual therapy? Options: Group therapy focuses only on medication management., Group therapy provides opportunities for social support and feedback from peers., Group therapy is less effective than individual therapy for all disorders., Group therapy does not use any psychological techniques.

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Group therapy provides opportunities for social support and feedback from peers.

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A therapist uses hypnosis to help a client manage chronic pain. According to research, what is a supported use of hypnosis?

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Treating pain and anxiety