Ellie is working with a therapist for her depression. In each therapeutic session the focus is to help Ellie examine her thought patterns and cognitive habits. As a means to minimize the effects of her depression, Ellie's therapist helps her to examine her thought patterns critically and realistically in the hopes of creating behavioral change. Which of the following therapeutic approaches best describes Ellie's treatment?
A. cognitive behavioral therapy
B. humanistic therapy
C. Psychopharmacology
D. psychoanalytic therapy
Ans: A. cognitive behavioral therapy
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A. An equal percentage of males and females have major depressive disorder. B. A higher percentage of males have major depressive disorder. C. A higher percentage of females have major depressive disorder. D. It is impossible to say, because gender data on major depressive disorder is not collected.
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A. focus on internal drives and conflicts. B. are interested in the intellectual and emotional development of the infant. C. are interested in an infant's relationship with his or her parents. D. do not believe that children develop unconscious representations of significant objects in their environment.
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a) primacy b) low-ball c) foot-in-the-door d) bait-and-switch
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false