Which of psychotherapy has been shown to significantly decrease the relapse rate of patients with depression when administered after successful drug treatment?

Related Mcqs:

1. Although it is generally recommended to begin with psychotherapy first to treat psychological disorders,for which group of patients would it be most beneficial to begin with drug treatments instead of psychotheraputic treatments?

   A. Drug abusers
   B. Suiciidal
   C. Depressed
   D. Psychotic
   E. b and d

2. According to research on psychotherapy’s effectiveness, at what point into psychotherapy can 50 percent of clients begin to experience beneficial effects?

   A. 6 to 8 sessions
   B. 10 to 15 sessions
   C. 1 to 2 sessions
   D. 25 to 30 sessions

3. What are possible reasons given to explain why 5-10% of patients deteriorate after ending psychotherapy?

   A. Poor therapist – client relationship
   B. Therapist incompetence
   C. Therapy disrupts stable pattern of functioning
   D. Therapy does not offer clients alternative cooping mechanisms
   E. All of the above

4. Free association interpretation and analysis of transference are treatment techniques in which model of psychotherapy?

   A. Humanistic
   B. Psychoanalytic
   C. Cognitive
   D. Behavioral

5. A very controversial treatment for severe depression is: _____________?

   A. Psychoanalysis
   B. Lobotomy
   C. Electroconvulsive therapy
   D. Aversion therapy
   E. Rational emotive therapy

6. Which of the following is not a form of psychotherapy used to treat psychological disorders?

   A. Cognitive therapy
   B. Pharmacotherapy
   C. Humanistic therapy
   D. Behavioral therapy

7. Flooding, reciprocal inhibition and covert sensitization are examples of techniques used in which type of psychotherapy?

   A. Cognitive therapy
   B. Behavioral therapy
   C. Humanistic therapy
   D. Family therapy
   E. b and c

8. Is psychotherapy effective?

   A. Yes, definitely
   B. Generally yes, but there are still some concerns
   C. Generally no, but there are some exceptions
   D. No, not at all

9. Demonstrating unconditional positive regard toward patients is a critical component for which type of therapy?

   A. Family therapy
   B. Rational-emotive therapy
   C. Client-centered therapy
   D. Gestalt therapy

10. What are the primary limitations of drug therapy to treat psychological disorders?

    A. Not everyone responds to the drug
    B. Major side effects experienced by some patients
    C. Drug treatment does not help patients learn to cope with life experiences and stressors that contribute to the disorder
    D. There are no known limitations of drug therapy to treat psychological disorders
    E. a,b and c