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

Answer

EMDR is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD that uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) while the patient processes traumatic memories.

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

Answer

Unconditional positive regard means the therapist accepts and supports the client as a person without placing conditions on that acceptance, regardless of what the client says or does.

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

Answer

ACT teaches psychological flexibility by encouraging acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to value-consistent action, rather than disputing thought content.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Answer

Interpersonal Therapy targets one of four interpersonal problem areas — grief, role disputes, role transitions, or interpersonal deficits — linked to the onset of depression.

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

Answer

Behavioral activation directly targets the withdrawal and inactivity of depression by scheduling pleasurable and purposeful activities to restore positive reinforcement.

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