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Stages of Learning - --CORRECT ANSWER Model describing levels of competence in learning. Sleep hygiene - --CORRECT ANSWER Practices promoting better sleep quality and duration. Boundary maintenance - --CORRECT ANSWER Establishing clear limits in therapeutic relationships. Person-centered psychotherapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapy emphasizing client autonomy and self-discovery. Unfinished business - --CORRECT ANSWER Emotional issues unresolved from past experiences. Empty-chair dialogue - --CORRECT ANSWER Technique for addressing unresolved feelings with others. Confluence - --CORRECT ANSWER Blurring boundaries between self and others' beliefs.
Introjection - --CORRECT ANSWER Adopting others' beliefs without critical evaluation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - --CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. Core problems - --CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental issues needing identification in personality disorders. Schemas - --CORRECT ANSWER Cognitive frameworks influencing perception and behavior. Emotional regulation - --CORRECT ANSWER Ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences. Therapeutic relationship - --CORRECT ANSWER Professional bond essential for effective therapy. Process interventions - --CORRECT ANSWER Techniques aimed at enhancing therapeutic dialogue. Nondirective approach - --CORRECT ANSWER Counseling style allowing client-led exploration. Unconscious Incompetency - --CORRECT ANSWER Lack of awareness of one's incompetence. Conscious Incompetency - --CORRECT ANSWER Awareness of one's lack of skills. Conscious Competency - --CORRECT ANSWER Skillful performance with awareness and effort.
Primitive Defenses - --CORRECT ANSWER Basic psychological mechanisms for coping with stress. Mature Defense Mechanisms - --CORRECT ANSWER Advanced strategies for managing emotional conflict. Cognitive Triad - --CORRECT ANSWER Negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. Altruism - --CORRECT ANSWER Helping others as a therapeutic factor in groups. Universality - --CORRECT ANSWER Realizing shared experiences among group members. Imparting of Information - --CORRECT ANSWER Sharing knowledge as a therapeutic intervention. Therapeutic Benefit - --CORRECT ANSWER Positive outcomes from therapeutic interventions. Family Therapy Initial Contact - --CORRECT ANSWER Assessing family dynamics and presenting problems. Dynamic Supportive Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Assists patients with reality testing and social skills. Reality Testing - --CORRECT ANSWER Evaluating perceptions against actual experiences. Impulse Control - --CORRECT ANSWER Ability to resist immediate urges or temptations.
Affect Modulation - --CORRECT ANSWER Regulating emotional responses to situations. Interpersonal Awareness - --CORRECT ANSWER Understanding social dynamics and relationships. Empathy - --CORRECT ANSWER Ability to understand and share another's feelings. Advocacy - --CORRECT ANSWER Supporting patients' needs and promoting independence. Encourage Patient Activity - --CORRECT ANSWER Promoting engagement in self-directed tasks. Psychoanalytic Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on deep analysis of patient-therapist relationship. Psychic Determinism - --CORRECT ANSWER Belief that all thoughts and behaviors have causes. Supportive Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on feelings, life stresses, and problem-solving. Direct Advice - --CORRECT ANSWER Providing specific suggestions to guide patient behavior. Solution Focused Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Emphasizes potential solutions rather than problem origins. Clinical Practice Guidelines - --CORRECT ANSWER Standards for psychodynamic therapy in psychiatric disorders.
Borderline Pathology - --CORRECT ANSWER Mental health issues from separation-individuation problems. Separation-Individuation - --CORRECT ANSWER Process of developing individual identity from caregivers. Practicing Stage - --CORRECT ANSWER Phase where child explores independence. Rapprochement Stage - --CORRECT ANSWER Phase of seeking closeness after independence. Conflict Management - --CORRECT ANSWER Strategies to resolve disagreements effectively. Neuroscience Advances - --CORRECT ANSWER Recent findings on brain function and behavior. Prefrontal Cortex - --CORRECT ANSWER Brain region for decision-making and emotional regulation. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapy focusing on unconscious processes and past experiences. Emotional Triggers - --CORRECT ANSWER Responses linked to past experiences affecting present behavior. Change Agent - --CORRECT ANSWER Element that facilitates transformation in therapy. Cultural Syndrome - --CORRECT ANSWER Group of symptoms recognized within a cultural context.
Cultural Idiom of Distress - --CORRECT ANSWER Cultural expression of emotional suffering. Yalom's Therapeutic Factors - --CORRECT ANSWER Elements that promote healing in group therapy. Behavioral Rehearsal - --CORRECT ANSWER Practicing behaviors in a therapeutic setting. Social Skills Training - --CORRECT ANSWER Teaching interpersonal skills for better social interactions. Cognitive Distortion - --CORRECT ANSWER Inaccurate thought patterns affecting perception. Fallacy of Attachment - --CORRECT ANSWER Belief that relationships solve all personal issues. Overgeneralization - --CORRECT ANSWER Drawing broad conclusions from limited experiences. Resilience Zone - --CORRECT ANSWER Optimal range of stress tolerance for individuals. Coping Strategies - --CORRECT ANSWER Methods to manage stress and emotional challenges. Social Learning - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic factor in all therapy groups. Intent vs. Impact - --CORRECT ANSWER Discrepancy between one's intent and actual effect. Social Skills - --CORRECT ANSWER Learned in therapy, useful in future interactions. Family Life Cycle - --CORRECT ANSWER Key emotional transitions through family stages.
Cross-Cultural Research - --CORRECT ANSWER Studies show culture influences psychiatric disorder definitions. Neurobiological Mechanisms - --CORRECT ANSWER Consistent links to stress across cultures. Schizoid Personality - --CORRECT ANSWER Pathological outcome from intimacy vs. isolation stage. Evidenced-Based Guidelines - --CORRECT ANSWER Based on systematic reviews of randomized controlled studies. Psychotropic Medication - --CORRECT ANSWER May interfere with learning in psychotherapy. Therapeutic Value - --CORRECT ANSWER Corrective reliving of early familial conflicts. Family Therapy Treatment - --CORRECT ANSWER Devoted to constructive family member interactions. Psychotherapy and Medication - --CORRECT ANSWER Both produce physiological brain changes. Modeling - --CORRECT ANSWER Learning by observing others' behaviors in therapy. Spectator therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Observation of therapy by group members. Copy-cat phenomenon - --CORRECT ANSWER Imitating behaviors observed in therapy.
Universality - --CORRECT ANSWER Shared experiences among group therapy members. Freud's Psychosexual stages - --CORRECT ANSWER Stages of sexual identity development in childhood. Age range for sexual identity development - --CORRECT ANSWER Occurs from 18 months to 6 years. Social microcosm - --CORRECT ANSWER Group dynamics reflecting individual relationships. Corrective emotional experience - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic relationship that heals past emotional wounds. Abreaction - --CORRECT ANSWER Intense emotional release during psychotherapy. Immediacy - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on present feelings in therapy sessions. Minuchin's family patterns - --CORRECT ANSWER Common dynamics include enmeshed and disengaged families. Avoidance in therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Missing sessions indicates reluctance to engage. Relapse prevention plan - --CORRECT ANSWER Strategy to manage triggers for addictive behaviors. Triggers in gambling addiction - --CORRECT ANSWER Identifying factors that lead to gambling urges.
Stage 1 of DBT - --CORRECT ANSWER Initial stage focusing on behavioral control and skills. Existential Freedom - --CORRECT ANSWER Capacity to choose and shape one's own destiny. Family-Centered Approach - --CORRECT ANSWER Treatment model focusing on family dynamics and engagement. Gestalt Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapy emphasizing awareness of present experiences. Focusing in Gestalt - --CORRECT ANSWER Creative experimentation to enhance bodily awareness. Traditional Therapeutic Frame - --CORRECT ANSWER Boundaries maintaining professional therapist-patient relationship. Holism in Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Concept that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Chemical Imbalance - --CORRECT ANSWER Biological dysfunction contributing to mental health issues. Stigma of Mental Illness - --CORRECT ANSWER Negative perceptions affecting treatment and expression of symptoms. Life Review Therapy (LRT) - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic process recalling significant life experiences.
Reminiscence Therapy (RT) - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapy focusing on recalling past memories for healing. Mindfulness Strategy - --CORRECT ANSWER Technique promoting present-moment awareness and acceptance. Patient Relapse Concerns - --CORRECT ANSWER Patient's fear of returning to substance use. Creative Experimentation - --CORRECT ANSWER Innovative techniques used to explore patient experiences. Body Awareness - --CORRECT ANSWER Understanding physical sensations related to emotions. Humanistic-Existential Concept - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on individual uniqueness and holistic treatment. Therapeutic Boundaries - --CORRECT ANSWER Limits set to maintain professional relationships. Engagement in Services - --CORRECT ANSWER Involvement of families in therapeutic processes. Unique Patient Experiences - --CORRECT ANSWER Recognition of individual differences in therapy. Synergistic Fashion - --CORRECT ANSWER Integrated functioning of mind, body, and spirit. Reminiscence Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic technique using memory recall for healing.
Shame-Attacking Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER CBT aimed at reducing shame through exposure. Exposure Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Gradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety. Cognitive Rehearsal - --CORRECT ANSWER Practicing responses to anxiety-provoking situations mentally. Guided Relaxation and Meditation - --CORRECT ANSWER Techniques promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Help Now! Skills - --CORRECT ANSWER Immediate coping strategies for distress management. Somatic Approaches - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapies focusing on bodily sensations and experiences. EMDR - --CORRECT ANSWER Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapy combining cognitive- behavioral techniques with mindfulness. Borderline Personality Disorder - --CORRECT ANSWER Mental health condition characterized by emotional instability. Self-Fulfillment Focus - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic goal of achieving personal growth and satisfaction.
Self-Efficacy Focus - --CORRECT ANSWER Building confidence in one's ability to manage challenges. Termination Strategies - --CORRECT ANSWER Planning for ending therapy relationships effectively. Therapy Goals - --CORRECT ANSWER Objectives set for patient progress in therapy. Therapeutic Relationship - --CORRECT ANSWER Professional bond between therapist and patient. Mutual Decision - --CORRECT ANSWER Agreement between therapist and patient to end therapy. Checklist for Termination - --CORRECT ANSWER Tool to assess readiness for ending therapy. Congruence - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapist's authenticity and transparency in therapy. Unconditional Positive Regard - --CORRECT ANSWER Non-judgmental acceptance of the patient by therapist. Accurate Empathic Understanding - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapist's deep comprehension of patient's feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - --CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic approach for emotional regulation and skills. Stage 1 of DBT - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on stabilizing the patient and reducing self-harm.
Therapy Termination Strategies - --CORRECT ANSWER Methods for concluding therapy with patients. Persuasive Dialogue - --CORRECT ANSWER Communication technique to encourage patient perspective shifts. Gestalt Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on unfinished business resolution techniques. Focusing - --CORRECT ANSWER Technique to enhance awareness of bodily sensations. Dreamwork - --CORRECT ANSWER Exploration of dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts. Empty-chair dialogue - --CORRECT ANSWER Role-playing technique to address unresolved issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Effective for Borderline Personality Disorder patients. Self-regulation - --CORRECT ANSWER Ability to manage emotions and behaviors. PTSD - --CORRECT ANSWER Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; anxiety after trauma. CPT - --CORRECT ANSWER Cognitive Processing Therapy; cognitive restructuring method. EMDR therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Focus on unconscious processes and childhood experiences. Trauma Resiliency Model - --CORRECT ANSWER Emphasizes emotional and physical sensations in trauma. Debriefing - --CORRECT ANSWER Immediate discussion of trauma post-event. Stress inoculation therapy - --CORRECT ANSWER Coping strategy for phobic avoidance due to trauma. Congruence - --CORRECT ANSWER Alignment of therapist's feelings and actions. Actualizing tendency - --CORRECT ANSWER Innate drive towards personal growth and fulfillment. Family engagement - --CORRECT ANSWER Involving family in therapy before the child. Safety issues - --CORRECT ANSWER Addressing immediate risks in trauma treatment. Symptoms stabilization - --CORRECT ANSWER Managing symptoms before processing traumatic memories. Cognitive skills - --CORRECT ANSWER Techniques like thought stopping in therapy. Shorter sessions - --CORRECT ANSWER Recommended for older adults in therapy.
