Briefly describe what is involved in the three-step process of systematic desensitization.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Step one involves building what is referred to as an anxiety hierarchy, which is a list of all the stimuli that are related to the particular phobia. The client would rank each of these stimuli in order of the amount of anxiety experienced, from least to greatest. Step two is where the therapist trains the client in several forms of relaxation techniques. Step three involves working through the anxiety hierarchy. Starting with the least anxiety-inducing stimulus, the client practices remaining relaxed as the stimulus is imagined. Each item on the list must be conquered before moving on to the next item.
Explain what occurs as a result of an antipsychotic drug side effect known as tardive dyskinesia.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Tardive dyskinesia is a syndrome that causes the patient to make involuntary, repetitive jerks and movements of the mouth, face, arms, legs, hands, and feet. This side effect has no cure but does go into remission with discontinuation of the drug, which, in turn, may cause the client's psychotic symptoms to resurface.
__________ were initially developed to destroy the part of the brain that controls emotions.
Which of the following therapy types is most associated with a form of role playing, where a client can feel free to express their true feelings about an experience or individual?
One of the most severe side effects from being treated with antipsychotic drugs is __________.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of participating in group therapy.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Some of the advantages to having group or family session is the low cost for clients: since a therapist is seeing multiple people at once, the cost per hour can be less per person. It can also save therapists time by allowing them to see more than one person at a time. Clients are also exposed to others with similar problems and are able to share ideas and advice. Some disadvantages of group therapy include having to share a therapist with other clients, when someone may want to have one-on-one time. Another disadvantage is being in the room with other people who have very different personalities, causing some to not get along or feel comfortable. If someone in the group has a more serious disorder, they may not benefit from group therapy. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Some of the advantages to having a group or family session is the low cost for clients: since a therapist is seeing multiple people at once, the cost per hour can be less per person. It can also save therapists time by allowing them to see more than one person at a time. Clients are also exposed to others with similar problems and are able to share ideas and advice. Some disadvantages of group therapy include having to share a therapist with other clients when a person may prefer one-on-one attention. Being in the room with other people who have very different personalities may also cause conflict or discomfort among group members. If an individual in the group has a serious disorder, they may not benefit from group therapy.
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