All but Which of the Following Describes the Practice of Psychotherapy

question 84

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following describes the practice of psychotherapy?

• A)based on verbal interactions
• B)used to resolve emotional problems
• C)used to resolve behavioral problems
• D)involves the use of psychiatric drugs when needed
• E)comprises many different types

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used in behavioral psychology for experimenting with animal behavior, particularly reinforcement and conditioning, named after B.F. Skinner.

Lever Pressing

A behavior often used in research where an animal, typically a rodent, is trained to press a lever to receive a reward or avoid a punishment.

Food Pellets

Small, compacted units of food commonly used for feeding animals, including pets and livestock.

Punishment

A process by which a consequence immediately follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.