Mental Health and Psychology Psychotherapy Techniques 2

Question 1

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is primarily used to treat which condition?

Accepted Answer

PTSD and trauma

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Schizophrenia

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ADHD

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Bipolar Disorder

Question 2

What does 'unconditional positive regard' mean in Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Accepting and valuing the client without judgment regardless of behavior

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Agreeing with everything the client says

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Giving the client unlimited therapy time

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Focusing only on positive emotions

Question 3

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) differs from traditional CBT in that it:

Accepted Answer

Focuses on accepting difficult thoughts rather than changing their content

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Challenges cognitive distortions directly

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Uses more behavioral techniques

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Requires longer-term treatment

Question 4

Which therapy modality focuses specifically on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns to alleviate depression?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

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Cognitive Processing Therapy

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

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Narrative Therapy

Question 5

What is 'behavioral activation' as used in depression treatment?

Accepted Answer

Increasing engagement in rewarding and meaningful activities to break the withdrawal-depression cycle

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Using medication to increase energy levels

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Training clients in assertive communication

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Teaching clients to challenge negative thoughts

Question 6

In solution-focused brief therapy, the 'miracle question' is used to:

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Help clients envision and articulate their goals as if problems were already solved

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Assess the severity of psychosis

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Explore childhood trauma

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Challenge cognitive distortions