ADC-1 Exam Therapy Theories
Questions And Answers.
Behavioral Therapy -
\Creator: Arnold Lazarus
Developed in 1950-60
Focus is on current behaviors. Behavior is a product of learning, goal is to find more
effective behaviors.
Cognitive Therapy -
\Founder: Beck
Focused on present problem, thinking styles and related behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy -
\Founder: Marsha Linehan
A form of CBT designed to be used with borderline personality disorders.
Client/Person Centered Therapy -
\Founder: Carl Rogers
Individuals integrates experiences into consistent picture of self. Each person is
naturally healing and good.
Gestalt Therapy -
\Founder: Fritz Perls
The goal is integration of experiences into a whole personality (mind & body)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy -
\Founder: Albert Ellis
Goal is to teach patient to analyze belief system and correct distortions.
Reality Therapy -
\Founder: William Glasser
Also known as choice therapy. Problems are caused by unsatisfying relationships and
being disconnected.
Solution Focused Therapy -
\Founder: Steve DeShazer & Insoo Kim Berg
Focus on present and future. Insight not always needed for change.
Existential Therapy -
\Founder: Irvin Yalom, Viktor Frankl & Rollo May
Focus is on meaning of life and conflicts in ideas of death, freedom, responsibility,
isolation and meaninglessness.
Questions And Answers.
Behavioral Therapy -
\Creator: Arnold Lazarus
Developed in 1950-60
Focus is on current behaviors. Behavior is a product of learning, goal is to find more
effective behaviors.
Cognitive Therapy -
\Founder: Beck
Focused on present problem, thinking styles and related behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy -
\Founder: Marsha Linehan
A form of CBT designed to be used with borderline personality disorders.
Client/Person Centered Therapy -
\Founder: Carl Rogers
Individuals integrates experiences into consistent picture of self. Each person is
naturally healing and good.
Gestalt Therapy -
\Founder: Fritz Perls
The goal is integration of experiences into a whole personality (mind & body)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy -
\Founder: Albert Ellis
Goal is to teach patient to analyze belief system and correct distortions.
Reality Therapy -
\Founder: William Glasser
Also known as choice therapy. Problems are caused by unsatisfying relationships and
being disconnected.
Solution Focused Therapy -
\Founder: Steve DeShazer & Insoo Kim Berg
Focus on present and future. Insight not always needed for change.
Existential Therapy -
\Founder: Irvin Yalom, Viktor Frankl & Rollo May
Focus is on meaning of life and conflicts in ideas of death, freedom, responsibility,
isolation and meaninglessness.
