Activity for the book My Psychology

Chapter App 15.2 Telepsychology

Use your experience with the app in Chapter App: 15.2 Telepsychology or view this video overview to answer the questions.

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The Doctor on Demand app connects patients and mental health care providers through their devices’ video conferencing features. In the area of psychotherapy, the use of internet-connected devices to provide service is called .
Jeremy lives in a town of fewer than 5,000 people. He has been reluctant to seek in-person therapy because of the high likelihood that he or someone he knows will have a personal or professional connection to the therapist. The Doctor on Demand app would help to eliminate this potential problem in which a therapist knows someone as both a client and in some other way, which is best described as .
Celeste is receiving treatment for anxiety through the Doctor on Demand app. Rather than sticking to strategies based on a single therapeutic approach, such as psychodynamic, cognitive, or behavioral therapy, Celeste’s therapist blends elements of all of these approaches. What is this style of therapy known as?
Both in-person therapy and telepsychology share some common factors essential for effective treatment. Chief among these factors is the trusting relationship between patient and therapist, known as .
Sami is browsing Doctor on Demand’s list of mental health providers because he is seeking treatment for depression. He is a Syrian refuge and is looking for someone who will understand and be sensitive to his unique background and experience. Which of these terms best describes a therapist’s ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds?