Activity for the book
My Psychology
Pomerantz Podcast:
Chapter 15
Instructions
Listen to the following podcast and then answer the questions that follow.
Question
1
Trisha is in therapy with hopes of overcoming her phobia of flying. Trisha’s therapist has her meditate to get into a relaxed state and then begins to show her photos of planes. Gradually, Trisha and her therapist move from photos of planes to other plane-related stimuli that cause Trisha more anxiety. Trisha’s therapist is using:
Choice
A
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systematic desensitization.
Choice
B
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unconditional positive regard.
Choice
C
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person-centered therapy.
Choice
D
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psychodynamic therapy.
Question 1
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Question
2
In the podcast, Dr. Brandt describes working as a counselor for kids with ADHD. What approach did the program she described use when they attempted to change the behavior of the children?
Choice
A
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genuineness
Choice
B
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free association
Choice
C
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token economy
Choice
D
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cognitive distortions
Question 2
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Question
3
Which of the following statements about therapy and different approaches is true?
Choice
A
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Different therapeutic approaches cannot be used to treat the same psychological disorder.
Choice
B
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Data suggests the psychodynamic approach to therapy has the most long-lasting effects.
Choice
C
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It is best to conduct therapy in a one-on-one setting, rather than in group sessions.
Choice
D
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Not everyone in therapy is being treated for a psychological disorder.
Question 3
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Question
4
Fill in the blank:
In the podcast, Dr. Szeli says she enjoys working with
_______
BLANK
because it gives her an opportunity to really work on the process of therapy, not just the content.
Choice
A
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individuals diagnosed with depression
Choice
B
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young children
Choice
C
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couples and families
Choice
D
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individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia
Question 4
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Question
5
A new therapy client unconsciously and unrealistically expects his therapist to behave like one of his parents. Based on what you learned in this chapter, he seems to be showing:
Choice
A
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resistance.
Choice
B
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transference.
Choice
C
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genuineness.
Choice
D
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unconditional positive regard.
Question 5
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Question
6
Which of the following is true regarding the ethical obligations a therapist holds about information a client shares during therapy?
Choice
A
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The therapist must keep anything the patient shares confidential, regardless of the circumstances.
Choice
B
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The therapist may break confidentiality if there is potential for harm to the patient or others.
Choice
C
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The therapist is not required to keep any information shared by the patient confidential.
Choice
D
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There are no guidelines about confidentiality in a therapist-patient relationship.
Question 6
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Question
7
In the podcast, what example does Dr. Szeli provide to demonstrate a possibly problematic breach of ethical guidelines on multiple relationships and therapy?
Choice
A
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A therapist bartering therapy for receptionist services from the client
Choice
B
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A therapist dating the client they were treating
Choice
C
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A therapist trading her services for free training sessions at a local gym
Choice
D
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A therapist going out for drinks with one of her patients
Question 7
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Question
8
Your friend, Jeannie, has recently started seeing a therapist. When you ask how it’s going after a few sessions, she tells you she’s really uneasy around the therapist and gets an odd vibe. What should you tell her?
Choice
A
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She should quit therapy altogether and not find another therapist, because research shows that therapy is unlikely to help most clients.
Choice
B
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She should try a different therapist with whom she can form a stronger therapeutic relationship, because it’s important to find someone who is a good match.
Choice
C
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She should stick it out with this therapist, because it’s inappropriate and rude to the therapist to try someone else.
Choice
D
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She’s unlikely to find any therapist she likes, so she should just tough it out with this one.
Question 8
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Question
9
Which of the following is a common factor of therapies that work well?
Choice
A
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They all take a person-centered approach.
Choice
B
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They all also include a psychopharmacological element.
Choice
C
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They all involve the therapist and patient having a relationship outside of therapy.
Choice
D
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They all involve a strong therapeutic alliance.
Question 9
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Question
10
In the podcast, which approach does Dr. Brandt discuss as the best for reducing stigma associated with therapy?
Choice
A
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Make it a requirement for students taking a psychology course.
Choice
B
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Keep those who receive therapy from discussing negative experiences.
Choice
C
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Have open discussions about therapy experiences.
Choice
D
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Create an online forum where individuals can receive free therapy.
Question 10
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