As Discussed in the Text, One of the Unfortunate Results

question 209

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, one of the unfortunate results of the popular coverage of false memory syndrome cases has been the

• A)reduction in sensitivity to actual child abuse.
• B)complete mistrust of all psychiatrists.
• C)ban on psychologists testifying in court cases.
• D)increased use of Amytal ("truth serum") to verify cases of abuse.

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Definitions:

Insight Therapies

Insight Therapies focus on increasing a patient's awareness of underlying psychological problems and motivations to facilitate change and personal growth.

Psychological Health

A state of well-being where an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to the community.

Humanistic Therapies

Treatments that uniquely emphasize people’s self-healing capacities and that encourage clients to understand themselves and to grow personally.

Psychodynamic Therapies

A group of therapies that focus on uncovering and understanding unconscious motives and conflicts as a path to symptom resolution.