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Application of Therapeutic Techniques

Mariah is 30 years old and lives alone. For the past ten years, she has experienced some severe mental health problems. When she was younger, Mariah would only leave the house to shop for groceries and to occasionally visit her sister. Over the past few years, Mariah’s symptoms have become increasingly worse. She has meals and supplies delivered to her home and she has only seen her sister once in the last three years. She also has a paralyzing fear of crowds and getting lost while driving. Two years ago, as she was driving to work, Mariah had a sudden panic attack. Her heart began racing, she felt like she was going to pass out, and she seemed almost unable to breathe. She was so frightened by the incident that she returned home, called her boss to quit her job, and has not left the house since.

Question 15.1

Referring to research presented in Chapter 14, what disorder does Mariah have?

Question 15.2

Using Chapter 15 as a source, summarize the techniques that each of the following therapists would use to treat Mariah’s disorder. In addition, identify one goal associated with each type of therapy.
a. Dr. Ezra, who is a client-centered therapist
b. Dr. Arce, who is a behavioral therapist
c. Dr. Miller, who conducts rational-emotive behavioral therapy

Using Chapter 15 as a source, summarize the techniques that each of the following therapists would use to treat Mariah’s disorder. In addition, identify one goal associated with each type of therapy. a. Dr. Ezra, who is a client-centered therapistb. Dr. Arce, who is a behavioral therapistc. Dr. Miller, who conducts rational-emotive behavioral therapy

Question 15.3

According to your textbook, how effective is psychotherapy in helping people with psychological disorders?

Question 15.4

Of all the therapeutic techniques described in your textbook, which one do you prefer, and why?

Question 15.5

In one of Sigmund Freud’s most famous techniques, called ________, the patient lies on a couch and then spontaneously reports all of her thoughts, mental images, and feelings.

dream interpretation

the client-centered approach

free association

transference

Question 15.6

In ______, the therapist is nondirective and displays unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding.

psychoanalysis

cognitive therapy

client-centered therapy

systematic desensitization

Question 15.7

According to the rational-emotive approach, which of the following represents an irrational belief?

You should be very upset over other people’s problems.

Most medications prescribed for psychological disorders have side effects.

Having a glass or two of wine each week is good for one’s health.

Poverty is on the rise throughout the country.

According to the rational-emotive approach, which of the following represents an irrational belief?

Question 15.8

Ron has been diagnosed with depression. He tends to grossly overestimate the impact of negative events, while grossly underestimating the impact of positive events. For instance, last month, Ron was promoted to shift manager. When his brother congratulated him, Ron replied, “Well, I only got the job because Dean retired.” Ron’s boss recently asked if he could come into work 30 minutes early for the next two weeks because the company is a little behind on a project. Ron is convinced that his boss is going to fire him but wants to wait several weeks to do so. What cognitive bias, or error, is Ron demonstrating in both situations?

Ron is demonstrating the cognitive bias known as magnification and minimization. He magnifies small, bad events and minimizes good, large events.