Question

1. A mother brings her young son (eight years old), Raul, to the therapist because he is “acting up” in school and at home. He is extremely hostile and belligerent toward both his teacher and his mother and refuses to cooperate even under threat of punishment. His therapist encourages mom to not respond when Raul acts out and to ask him about his thoughts or events that trigger his behavior after or when he acts out.

Which paradigm is the treatment provider utilizing?

a. humanistic

b. cognitive-behavioral

c. psychodynamic

d. biological

Why did you choose this paradigm for the question above? Your answer should clearly apply the paradigm to the scenario.

2. A man in his mid-thirties finds that he is having difficulty establishing an intimate relationship with the woman he is dating. He cares for her and would someday like to get married, but he is reluctant to make a commitment. His therapist encourages him to think about his early relationships, especially his relationship with his mother.

Which paradigm is the treatment provider utilizing?

a. Biological

b. humanistic

c. cognitive behavioral

d. psychodynamic

Why did you choose this paradigm for the question above? Your answer should clearly apply the paradigm to the scenario.

3. A twenty-five-year-old woman, a high-powered stockbroker, is frustrated by her inability to quit smoking. She has tried several times and has been successful for brief periods, but she always starts smoking again when her life becomes stressful. She goes to a specialist who utilizes the nicotine patch to help people quit smoking.

Which paradigm is the treatment provider utilizing?

a. Biological

b. humanistic

c. cognitive behavioral

d. psychodynamic

Why did you choose this paradigm for the question above? Your answer should clearly apply the paradigm to the scenario.

Answer 1

1. Option b – Cognitive-behavioral

The therapist applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps in solving up-normal behavior patterns through assessing feelings and thoughts that result in behaviors. This therapy also focuses on individual coping strategies that would help one overcome their behavioral issues. In this scenario the therapist suggests to identify the thoughts and feelings that result in his behavior without punishing him.

2. Option d – Psychodynamic

This therapy focuses on the conflict that is stored in the client’s unconscious mind and their previous experiences that affect their present life. So, the therapist tries to understand the client’s present struggle to be with a woman by considering his relationship with his mother.

3. Biological

This therapy uses chemicals that would help the biological elements to adapt and overcome substance abuse. Here, the therapist provides nicotine batches to help people stop smoking.