Question 1

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of behavior therapy.

Accepted Answer

The primary strength of the behaviorist

Question 2

Gestalt therapists believe that subjective experiences and self-awareness can be measured objectively in controlled laboratory studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The prehistoric practice of chipping a hole in the skull of a person who behaved in an odd manner was called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The prehistoric practice of chipping a hole...

Question 4

Describe the four questions that are addressed in therapy outcome studies.

Accepted Answer

(1) Is therapy in general effective?, (2

Question 5

People at all socioeconomic levels now receive both outpatient and inpatient therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Margaret has suffered from severe depression for many years. Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Accepted Answer

A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  neurosurgery 
C)  lobotomy 
D)  trephining 
A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  neurosurgery 
C)  lobotomy 
D)  trephining

Question 7

Describe the impact of Ellis's basic irrational assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Thoughts reduce people's chanc

Question 8

How do antidepressant drugs restore brain activity to normal levels?

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex of depressed indiv

Question 9

Deep brain stimulation is a procedure applied in cases of severe ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  epilepsy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  depression 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  epilepsy 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Describe the "curative" features of successful forms of group therapy.

Accepted Answer

Provide guidance and models of appropria

Question 11

The step-by-step process by which phobias are treated using classical conditioning is known as__________.

Accepted Answer

systematic

Question 12

Which of the following would be an example of primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  A state-run HMO sets up a walk-in clinic to reduce people's reliance on hospital emergency rooms. 
B)  After it becomes clear that Frank's "social drinking" is really problem drinking, Frank's wife gets rid of all the alcohol in the home so their teenagers can't start experimenting. 
C)  Morgan is enrolled in a diabetes support group to assist her in managing her condition. 
D)  The various associations attempting to reduce spinal cord injuries lobbies congress to pass bicycle helmet laws for children. 
A)  A state-run HMO sets up a walk-in clinic to reduce people's reliance on hospital emergency rooms. 
B)  After it becomes clear that Frank's "social drinking" is really problem drinking, Frank's wife gets rid of all the alcohol in the home so their teenagers can't start experimenting. 
C)  Morgan is enrolled in a diabetes support group to assist her in managing her condition. 
D)  The various associations attempting to reduce spinal cord injuries lobbies congress to pass bicycle helmet laws for children.

Question 13

Describe existential therapy. How is the concept of freedom addressed?

Accepted Answer

Existentialists believe that we are born

Question 14

Approximately _____ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) patients who are treated daily for four weeks report alleviated depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  55% 
C)  65% 
D)  80% 
A)  40% 
B)  55% 
C)  65% 
D)  80%

Question 15

______ developed rational-emotive behavioral therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron Beck 
B)  Albert Bandura 
C)  Albert Ellis 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
E)  Carl Rogers 
A)  Aaron Beck 
B)  Albert Bandura 
C)  Albert Ellis 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
E)  Carl Rogers

Question 16

Which of the following therapy techniques is based on the brain approach to treating psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychosurgery 
B)  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 
C)  Drug therapy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Psychosurgery 
B)  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 
C)  Drug therapy 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Describe the procedures used in the Vagus nerve stimulation treatment of depression.

Accepted Answer

In this procedure, an implanted pulse ge

Question 18

List the three categories of behavioral techniques.

Accepted Answer

classical conditioni

Question 19

Approximately _____ of today's clinical psychologists identify themselves as psychodynamic therapists.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  25% 
E)  35% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  25% 
E)  35%

Question 20

In psychodynamic therapies, the therapist is responsible for starting and leading each discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of behavior therapy.

Gestalt therapists believe that subjective experiences and self-awareness can be measured objectively in controlled laboratory studies.

The prehistoric practice of chipping a hole in the skull of a person who behaved in an odd manner was called __________.

Describe the four questions that are addressed in therapy outcome studies.

People at all socioeconomic levels now receive both outpatient and inpatient therapy.

Margaret has suffered from severe depression for many years. Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Describe the impact of Ellis's basic irrational assumptions.

How do antidepressant drugs restore brain activity to normal levels?

Deep brain stimulation is a procedure applied in cases of severe ______.

Describe the "curative" features of successful forms of group therapy.

The step-by-step process by which phobias are treated using classical conditioning is known as__________.

Which of the following would be an example of primary prevention?

Describe existential therapy. How is the concept of freedom addressed?

Approximately _____ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) patients who are treated daily for four weeks report alleviated depression.

______ developed rational-emotive behavioral therapy.

Which of the following therapy techniques is based on the brain approach to treating psychological disorders?

Describe the procedures used in the Vagus nerve stimulation treatment of depression.

List the three categories of behavioral techniques.

Approximately _____ of today's clinical psychologists identify themselves as psychodynamic therapists.

In psychodynamic therapies, the therapist is responsible for starting and leading each discussion.

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Exam 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of behavior therapy.

Gestalt therapists believe that subjective experiences and self-awareness can be measured objectively in controlled laboratory studies.

The prehistoric practice of chipping a hole in the skull of a person who behaved in an odd manner was called __________.

Describe the four questions that are addressed in therapy outcome studies.

People at all socioeconomic levels now receive both outpatient and inpatient therapy.

Margaret has suffered from severe depression for many years. Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Describe the impact of Ellis's basic irrational assumptions.

How do antidepressant drugs restore brain activity to normal levels?

Deep brain stimulation is a procedure applied in cases of severe ______.

Describe the "curative" features of successful forms of group therapy.

The step-by-step process by which phobias are treated using classical conditioning is known as__________.

Which of the following would be an example of primary prevention?

Describe existential therapy. How is the concept of freedom addressed?

Approximately _____ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) patients who are treated daily for four weeks report alleviated depression.

______ developed rational-emotive behavioral therapy.

Which of the following therapy techniques is based on the brain approach to treating psychological disorders?

Describe the procedures used in the Vagus nerve stimulation treatment of depression.

List the three categories of behavioral techniques.

Approximately _____ of today's clinical psychologists identify themselves as psychodynamic therapists.

In psychodynamic therapies, the therapist is responsible for starting and leading each discussion.

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

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