Question 1

Your friend has decided to seek out counselling for some personal problems and he asks you whether he should look for a male therapist or a female therapist. What recommendation would you give?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should choose a female therapist because female therapists tend to have more empathy.
B)  He should choose a therapist based on sex only if he thinks it will make a difference to him personally.
C)  He should choose a male therapist because it is important to have a same-sex therapist.
D)  There are pros and cons associated with having either sex, so it really depends on his treatment goals.

Question 2

In therapy, Amanda's therapist often rephrases and clarifies her comments. If Amanda says, "Last night I was so angry at my daughter I wanted to slap her across the face," her therapist might respond, "Your daughter really got to you." What type of therapy uses this technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centred therapy
B)  psychoanalysis
C)  social skills training
D)  cognitive therapy

Question 3

Which statement best characterizes psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a fast or rapid process that requires minimal work or effort.
B)  It is a slow or gradual process that requires hard work or effort.
C)  It is a slow or gradual process that requires minimal work or effort.
D)  It is a fast or rapid process that requires hard work or effort.

Exam 15: B: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

In therapy, Amanda's therapist often rephrases and clarifies her comments. If Amanda says, "Last night I was so angry at my daughter I wanted to slap her across the face," her therapist might respond, "Your daughter really got to you." What type of therapy uses this technique?

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Your friend has decided to seek out counselling for some personal problems and he asks you whether he should look for a male therapist or a female therapist. What recommendation would you give?

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Which statement best characterizes psychotherapy?

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Exam 15: B: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

In therapy, Amanda's therapist often rephrases and clarifies her comments. If Amanda says, "Last night I was so angry at my daughter I wanted to slap her across the face," her therapist might respond, "Your daughter really got to you." What type of therapy uses this technique?

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Your friend has decided to seek out counselling for some personal problems and he asks you whether he should look for a male therapist or a female therapist. What recommendation would you give?

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Which statement best characterizes psychotherapy?

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