Worksheet 5
Worksheet 5
1. A client with irrational fear of elevators is gradually exposed to using them in a controlled
environment. This technique is called:
a) Free association b) Systematic desensitization
c) Aversion therapy d) Token economy
2. Which of the following therapies is based on the idea that negative thought patterns can lead to
emotional and behavioral issues?
a) Psychoanalysis b) Cognitive therapy
c) Humanistic therapy d) Behavior therapy
3. A therapist helps a client identify and change maladaptive thoughts by challenging them. This
technique is primarily used in:
a) Gestalt therapy. b) Rational-emotive therapy
c) Client-centered therapy d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
4. In which of the following therapies does the therapist remain non-directive and provide unconditional
positive regard?
a) Psychoanalysis b) Behavior therapy
c) Client-centered therapy d) Cognitive therapy
5. A child who performs well in school receives points that can be exchanged for rewards. This method
is an example of:
a) Aversion therapy b) Free association
c) Token economy d) Cognitive restructuring
6. Which therapy focuses on helping clients achieve personal growth and self-actualization?
a) Cognitive therapy b) Behavior therapy
c) Humanistic therapy d) Psychoanalysis
7. In psychoanalysis, the unconscious expression of thoughts and feelings that were originally directed
towards someone important (like a parent) but are now projected onto the therapist is known as:
a) Free association b) Transference
c) Resistance d) Projection
8. A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder repeatedly washes their hands to reduce anxiety. In
therapy, preventing the person from washing their hands to help them face their anxiety is an example
of:
a) Exposure and response prevention b) Systematic desensitization
c) Free association d) Aversion therapy
9. A client in therapy begins to avoid discussing certain topics, which could indicate:
a) Transference b) Resistance
c) Free association d) Cognitive restructuring
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10. Which therapeutic technique uses the "empty chair" method, where the client imagines interacting
with another person?
a) Psychoanalysis b) Gestalt therapy
c) Cognitive therapy d) Client-centered therapy
11. When a therapist assigns homework to help a client practice new skills between sessions, this is
commonly associated with which type of therapy?
a) Psychoanalysis b) Behavioral therapy
c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy d) Client-centered therapy
12. A therapist using aversive conditioning might use which of the following to treat a person with a
drinking problem?
a) Positive reinforcement for abstinence b) Gradual exposure to drinking
c) Pairing alcohol with an unpleasant stimulus d) Token economy system for abstinence
13. A therapist helps a client improve interpersonal relationships and resolve conflicts by providing
insight into their patterns of relating to others. This is a focus of which therapy?
a) Client-centered therapy b) Psychoanalysis
c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy d) Interpersonal therapy
14. Which therapy approach is based on the belief that people are inherently good and emphasizes
personal responsibility?
a) Psychoanalysis b) Behavior therapy
c) Humanistic therapy d) Cognitive therapy
15. Anxiety disorders are often treated using which combination of therapeutic techniques?
a) Free association and dream analysis b) Systematic desensitization and cognitive
restructuring
c) Transference and unconditional positive regard d) Token economy and aversive conditioning
Questions
1. Explain the process of transference in psychoanalytic therapy.
2. Describe the core principles of client-centered therapy.
3. What is cognitive restructuring, and how does it help in treating psychological disorders?
4. Discuss the role of systematic desensitization in treating phobias.
5. How do cognitive-behavioral therapies differ from psychodynamic therapies?