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The belief that the mentally ill were possessed by demons was prevalent during the

The term _____ is reserved for someone who has received specialized training in _____.

When a patient blocks a free flow of associations during psychoanalysis it is called

The basic processes involved in systematic desensitization are

The sequential tensing and relaxing of the major muscles produces relaxation, which is considered to be incompatible with fear. _____ involves pairing this relaxation response with the fear-producing stimuli to reduce the fear response.

Behavior therapists may use a method called _____, in which the patient is exposed for an extended period of time to some situation that causes him or her a great deal of distress.

A teacher who deliberately ignores the attention seeking behaviors of a disruptive child is applying the principle of

Modeling makes use of

The monitoring or observation of one's own behavior is called

The therapies that use behavior modification techniques but also incorporate procedures designed to change maladaptive beliefs are called

A patient who achieves a sense of self-efficacy has

Some forms of therapy view the individual as part of a system of relationships influenced by social forces and culture. These therapies are known as

What is the main focus of most approaches to marital therapy?

What is spontaneous remission?

In evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy, we can't rely only upon the patient's evaluation of success because they may

Bipolar disorder is most successfully treated by

For several years, Tom has taken Valium to reduce his anxiety. What is wrong with this?

Although electroconvulsive therapy techniques have improved over years, the side-effects still include

Becoming involved with other people is important for our emotional well-being because

Developing your talents allows you to