Psychotherapies — MCQs

Systematic desensitization is a therapeutic technique used in which of the following conditions?

Along with a pleasant stimulus, noxious stimuli are given in the treatment of alcohol dependence or sexual disorder. This is which of the following types of behavior therapy?

A child who wins the first prize in school is given chocolates that he likes. He tends to get high marks in the future. This scenario best illustrates which line of therapy?

All of the following psychotherapy modalities are used to treat anxiety disorders except?

A male patient with bipolar disorder has experienced 5 episodes of mania and 1 episode of depression in the last 8 years. His condition is currently controlled by a mood stabilizer, but manic symptoms reappear when he tapers down the medication. Which of the following interventions should be carried out to improve drug compliance?

Who introduced the concept of free association in psychotherapy?

A 25-year-old female presents with a 2-year history of repetitive, irresistible thoughts of contamination, associated with repetitive hand washing. She recognizes these thoughts to be her own and distressing, but is unable to overcome them despite medication. She is most likely to benefit from which of the following therapies?

The ability of a therapist to share a client's emotions is called:

Behaviour Therapy is not useful in which of the following conditions?

A 25-year-old woman presents with complaints of pain during intercourse for 2 months, which occurs with initial penetration and continues throughout the entire episode. She reports a previously pleasurable, pain-free relationship with her husband. Her prior investigations, including pelvic examination, Pap smear with cultures, and pelvic sonogram, were normal. She also admits to vaginal dryness and low libido during the same timeframe. She reveals that she discovered her husband's infidelity 2 months ago. What is the most appropriate recommendation for this patient?