Nelda is fearful of public places and has managed to stay "at home" for the last three years. She and her therapist have developed a strategy. During the first week, she will go to the front door and open it and look outside. If she can remain calm, the goal for the second week is stepping on to the front porch. They are using _______________. A. systematic desensitization
B. operant conditioning
C. aversive conditioning
D. contingency contracting
i believe its C?
"I have never been a good problem solver. I am not direct enough to be successful," the client complained. "You do not see yourself as a direct problem solver?" responded the therapist. This conversation is typical of _______________.
A. dialectical therapy
B. ration-emotive therapy
C. group therapy
D. person-centered therapy
Is it B?
46. One of the interesting aspects of family therapy is the "system" or roles which are assumed by family members. A good example would be _______________.
A. the father sometimes comes home late
B. the mother has difficulty making decisions
C. the teenage boy is the scapegoat
D. the oldest daughter is very popular at school
i guessed D?
For the first question, the strategy described in the scenario is known as systematic desensitization. Systematic desensitization is a technique commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to help individuals overcome their fears or phobias by gradually exposing them to the feared stimulus or situation in a controlled and supportive manner. In this case, Nelda is starting with a lower level of exposure (opening the front door and looking outside) and gradually progressing to higher levels of exposure (stepping onto the front porch) as she becomes more comfortable and calm.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. systematic desensitization.
Regarding the second question, the conversation described between the client and the therapist seems to reflect the principles of rational-emotive therapy (RET). Rational-emotive therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging irrational thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. In this case, the therapist is engaging in a form of Socratic questioning to help the client recognize and challenge their negative self-perception.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. rational-emotive therapy.
Finally, for the third question, the example given of different family roles (e.g., the teenage boy as the scapegoat, the father coming home late, the mother having difficulty making decisions, the oldest daughter being popular at school) is illustrating the concept of family roles within the context of family therapy. Family roles refer to the patterns of behavior and interactions within a family system that each family member adopts or contributes to. These roles can have a significant impact on family dynamics and functioning.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. the teenage boy is the scapegoat.