AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following therapies has been found to be effective in treating anxiety disorders and the social withdrawal associated with autism spectrum disorder?
A
psychoanalysis
B
behavioral therapy
C
biomedical therapy
D
biofeedback
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely-used therapy for anxiety disorders. Research has shown it to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, among many other conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively treats anxiety disorders and OCD in youth with ASD, especially in high-functioning individuals with adequate verbal skills. CBT focuses on changing how an individual interprets a situation with the intention of reducing negative feelings and unhealthy responses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Behavioral approaches have the most evidence for treating symptoms of ASD. They have become widely accepted among educators and healthcare professionals and are used in many schools and treatment clinics. A notable behavioral treatment for people with ASD is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychotherapy. Also known as talk therapy or psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working with a therapist to reduce your anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective form of psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder.

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