5.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is a psychological disorder?
💡 Hint: Think about how it disrupts normal functioning.
Name one type of psychotherapy.
💡 Hint: Consider therapies based on thought patterns.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of psychotherapy?
💡 Hint: Think about how therapy sessions usually unfold.
True or False: All psychological disorders are severe and must be treated in a hospital.
💡 Hint: Consider the various levels of disorder severity.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a case where a person exhibits symptoms of both anxiety and depression. What could be the underlying causes, and how would you suggest tailoring a psychotherapy approach?
💡 Hint: Think about initiating both cognitive and emotional adjustments.
Design a treatment plan for someone diagnosed with a specific phobia, incorporating elements of CBT and possible exposure therapy techniques.
💡 Hint: Focus on how exposure gradually desensitizes the individual.
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