Psychotherapy and Related Concepts

eclectic approach

• an approach to psychotherapy that, depending on the client's problems, uses techniques from various forms of therapy.

• a method that strictly adheres to one type of therapeutic technique.

• a therapy that focuses solely on cognitive behavioral methods.

• a style of therapy that emphasizes the importance of medication over talk therapy.

active listening

• A technique where the listener ignores the speaker's words.

• A method of listening that involves only hearing the words spoken.

• Empathic listening in which the listener echoes, restates, and clarifies. A feature of Rogers' client-centered therapy.

• Listening without any feedback or response.

psychopharmacology

• the study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior.

• the study of psychological disorders and their treatments.

• the study of human behavior in social contexts.

• the study of the brain's structure and function.

group therapy

• A method of treating individuals one-on-one with a therapist.

• A form of therapy where people with similar issues meet regularly with a trained counselor.

• A technique used to diagnose mental health disorders.

• A type of therapy that focuses solely on medication management.

psychodynamic therapy

• views individuals as responding to unconscious forces and childhood experiences, and seeks to enhance self-insight.

• focuses on behavior modification through reinforcement and punishment.

• emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding behavior.

• is primarily concerned with the biological basis of mental disorders.

What is the cognitive triad?

• The three forms of negative thinking that lead people to feel depressed: negative view of one's experiences, oneself, and the future.

• A method for improving cognitive function through exercises and puzzles.

• A theory that explains the relationship between cognitive processes and emotional responses.

• A model that describes the stages of memory retention and recall.

cognitive restructuring

• a therapy that helps clients recognize and change negative thought patterns.

• a method for improving memory retention through repetition.

• a technique for enhancing physical fitness and endurance.

• a strategy for developing social skills in children.

aversion therapy

• A type of therapy that encourages positive behavior through rewards.

• A type of counterconditioning that associates an unpleasant state (such as nausea) with an unwanted behavior (such as drinking alcohol).

• A method used to enhance memory retention through repetition.

• A therapeutic approach that focuses on cognitive restructuring.

lobotomy

• A surgical procedure to remove the entire brain

• A now-rare psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients

• A method of treating depression through medication

• A technique for enhancing memory retention

tardive dyskinesia

• A condition characterized by involuntary movements of the facial muscles, tongue, and limbs; a possible neurotoxic side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs that target certain dopamine receptors.

• A type of anxiety disorder that causes excessive worry and fear.

• A neurological disorder that affects coordination and balance.

• A psychological condition that leads to persistent sadness and loss of interest.