Question

Match each of the following examples with the most effective type of therapy.

1. lori is terrified of elevators and cannot go near one without hyperventilating and breaking out into a cold sweat.
2. cory feels anxious all the time, and as a result, is unable to eat, sleep, or concentrate on anything.
3. clark is convinced that aliens are speaking to him through the tv and that he has a special mission to save humanity from an imminent attack.
4. abbie has lost her zest for life, and spends most of her time under the blankets sleeping.
5. justin experiences extreme mood swings where he will go weeks in a state of depression interspersed with a few days when he is full of energy and feels elated.
6. gladys suddenly feels an intense wave of anxiety hit her without warning, making her believe she is having a heart attack.
a. behavioural
b. cognitive-behavioural
c. drug therapy

Answer 1

1. Lori: cognitive-behavioral therapy, 2. Cory: medications and psychotherapy, 3. Clark: psychotherapy and antipsychotic drugs, 4. Abbie: psychotherapy and antidepressant medications, 5. Justin: mood stabilizing medications and psychotherapy, 6. Gladys: medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Lori, who is terrified of elevators, experiencing hyperventilation and sweating, would benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy, which aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with phobias.

2. Cory, who has constant anxiety affecting daily functioning, might benefit from a combination of medications (such as anti-anxiety or antidepressant drugs) and psychotherapy to address the underlying causes and learn coping strategies.

3. Clark, who has delusional beliefs about aliens, may require psychotherapy (such as cognitive therapy) and sometimes medications (like antipsychotic drugs) to manage symptoms of psychosis.

4. Abbie, who has lost interest in life and experiences changes in sleep patterns, may have depression and can benefit from talking therapies like psychotherapy and, in severe cases, antidepressant medications.

5. Justin, who experiences extreme mood swings, might be diagnosed with bipolar disorder and require a combination of mood stabilizing medications and psychotherapy to manage the condition.

6. Gladys, who experiences sudden intense waves of anxiety, might benefit from medications (such as anti-anxiety drugs) and therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy to manage panic attacks and anxiety disorders.