Scientific American: Psychology
Infographic Activity 14.1: Major Approaches to Therapy
Major Approaches to Therapy
According to some estimates, there exist at least 500 specific types of psychotherapy (Arkowitz & Lilienfeld, 2012). Many approaches to therapy share common features, and it can be helpful to use these broad dimensions as a means of organizing our discussion. However, keep in mind that divisions between therapeutic approaches are much less rigid than it may appear in this diagram. As many as half of therapists today combine approaches, either in terms of specific techniques associated with theoretical perspectives, or in terms of the perspectives themselves (Norcross & Beutler, 2014). But for every approach the goal remains the same: to reduce symptoms and increase the quality of life.
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1. Thomas has been dealing with some significant problems in his life recently, so he decides to attend a type of therapy where several people dealing with similar struggles all share time talking to a single therapist. They are able to get support from each other, as well as feel comforted in the idea that they are not “alone” in their troubles. What major type of therapy has Thomas attended?
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2. “I have been dealing with a lot of stress lately, and I feel like it is starting to get to me,” Laverne tells her friend. “I think I’m going to go for psychotherapy.” Her friend Tilly asks, “what kind of therapy will you get? According to the textbook I read in my psychology class, there are at least ____ specific types of psychotherapy that you can look for!”
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3. Insight therapy is designed to help people focus on an enhanced awareness of their self and their environment. Which of the following is not a type of insight therapy?
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4. Eli has been suffering from severe depression for many months. Psychotherapy has not been helpful, and several different medications have been tried, all without success. His psychiatrist suggests that they use an intervention that will induce a seizure in his brain. If he agrees, Eli will make an appointment to receive ________.
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5. Which of the following is a dominant theme of family therapy?
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6.Dr. Morrison practices psychotherapy using a variety of techniques, many of which are drawn from different theoretical approaches to counseling. He would be best described as a(n) ________ therapist.
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