PSY112 W14 recap quiz lecture

What is the primary focus of behavioral therapy?

• Exploring past experiences

• Changing thoughts

• Understanding emotions

• Changing behavior

Which technique is used in systematic desensitization?

• Gradual exposure to feared stimuli

• Immediate exposure to all fears

• Ignoring the fear completely

• Using medication to alleviate fear

What does cognitive therapy primarily aim to change?

• Maladaptive thoughts

• Physical behavior

• Emotional responses

• Social interactions

In operant conditioning, what is used to increase desirable behaviors?

• Punishment

• Reinforcement

• Extinction

• Modeling

What is the main goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

• To prescribe medication

• To analyze dreams

• To explore childhood experiences

• To relieve symptoms and resolve problems

Which of the following is a characteristic of group therapy?

• Individual focus

• Therapist-led discussions

• Support from peers

• Strict confidentiality

What is a disadvantage of group therapy?

• High cost

• Lack of social support

• Therapist's time is shared

• Individual attention

What does aversion therapy aim to do?

• Increase desirable behaviors

• Pair undesirable behaviors with aversive stimuli

• Encourage social interactions

• Teach relaxation techniques

Which cognitive distortion involves 'jumping to conclusions'?

• Selective thinking

• Personalization

• Arbitrary inference

• Overgeneralization

What is the primary focus of family therapy?

• Individual problems

• Group discussions

• Family dynamics

• Behavioral changes