Question 1

The placebo effect occurs when the success of a treatment is due to the patient's expectations rather than to the chemical properties of the drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 3

Antipsychotic drugs offer little relief from which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  jumbled thoughts 
B)  agitation 
C)  delusions 
D)  hallucinations 
A)  jumbled thoughts 
B)  agitation 
C)  delusions 
D)  hallucinations

Question 4

Who of the following was a humanist therapist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The ________ school of therapy's primary goal is to help the client achieve insight into unconscious motives and feelings and a change in their symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanist 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive 
A)  humanist 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive

Question 6

One immediate side effect of antipsychotic drugs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden dementia. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  extreme weight gain. 
D)  aggressiveness. 
A)  sudden dementia. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  extreme weight gain. 
D)  aggressiveness.

Question 7

A recent survey (discussed in your textbook) found that the majority of the psychotherapists surveyed listed this therapist as the most influential on their practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Abraham Maslow 
C)  B. F. Skinner 
D)  Carl Rogers 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Abraham Maslow 
C)  B. F. Skinner 
D)  Carl Rogers

Question 8

Virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational emotive behavior therapy 
B)  transference 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  existential therapy 
A)  rational emotive behavior therapy 
B)  transference 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  existential therapy

Question 9

Rational-emotive therapists challenge unrealistic beliefs and the tendency for people to overgeneralize when emotionally upset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ are highly successful in helping people quit smoking, or overcome other addictions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Systematic desensitization and exposure techniques 
B)  Cognitive therapy and behavior therapy 
C)  Psychodynamic therapy and humanist therapy 
D)  Family intervention therapy and behavioral skills training 
A)  Systematic desensitization and exposure techniques 
B)  Cognitive therapy and behavior therapy 
C)  Psychodynamic therapy and humanist therapy 
D)  Family intervention therapy and behavioral skills training

Question 11

Balthazar is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse. This type of treatment is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRI. 
B)  MAO. 
C)  ECT. 
D)  PET. 
A)  SSRI. 
B)  MAO. 
C)  ECT. 
D)  PET.

Question 12

Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo effect. 
B)  novelty bias. 
C)  therapeutic window. 
D)  publication bias. 
A)  placebo effect. 
B)  novelty bias. 
C)  therapeutic window. 
D)  publication bias.

Question 13

________ emphasized the importance of the therapist's warmth and empathy, an idea now endorsed by many therapists.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Antipsychotic drugs offer schizophrenics relief from jumbled thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and the inability to interact with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ would be most likely to challenge the client's thoughts directly, showing him why certain thoughts are irrational and misguided.

Accepted Answer

A)  B. F. Skinner 
B)  Albert Ellis 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
A)  B. F. Skinner 
B)  Albert Ellis 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 16

A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking an enzyme that deactivates these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  depression. 
A)  psychosis. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  depression.

Question 17

Beta blockers are approved for anxiety disorders and athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following drugs is a second-generation neuroleptic drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elavil 
B)  Clozaril 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Haldol 
A)  Elavil 
B)  Clozaril 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Haldol

Question 19

Which symptoms of schizophrenia are reduced by antipsychotic medications? Which symptoms are resistant to antipsychotic medication?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic medications are effective

Question 20

Psychologists who practice behavioral therapy focus on the client's:

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious anxieties. 
B)  relationships with parents. 
C)  methods of coping with inescapable realities of life. 
D)  current behavior and attitudes. 
A)  unconscious anxieties. 
B)  relationships with parents. 
C)  methods of coping with inescapable realities of life. 
D)  current behavior and attitudes.

The placebo effect occurs when the success of a treatment is due to the patient's expectations rather than to the chemical properties of the drug.

Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy.

Antipsychotic drugs offer little relief from which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Who of the following was a humanist therapist?

The ________ school of therapy's primary goal is to help the client achieve insight into unconscious motives and feelings and a change in their symptoms.

One immediate side effect of antipsychotic drugs is:

A recent survey (discussed in your textbook) found that the majority of the psychotherapists surveyed listed this therapist as the most influential on their practice.

Virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

Rational-emotive therapists challenge unrealistic beliefs and the tendency for people to overgeneralize when emotionally upset.

________ are highly successful in helping people quit smoking, or overcome other addictions.

Balthazar is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse. This type of treatment is known as:

Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the:

________ emphasized the importance of the therapist's warmth and empathy, an idea now endorsed by many therapists.

Antipsychotic drugs offer schizophrenics relief from jumbled thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and the inability to interact with others.

________ would be most likely to challenge the client's thoughts directly, showing him why certain thoughts are irrational and misguided.

A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking an enzyme that deactivates these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat:

Beta blockers are approved for anxiety disorders and athletic performance.

Which of the following drugs is a second-generation neuroleptic drug?

Which symptoms of schizophrenia are reduced by antipsychotic medications? Which symptoms are resistant to antipsychotic medication?

Psychologists who practice behavioral therapy focus on the client's:

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The placebo effect occurs when the success of a treatment is due to the patient's expectations rather than to the chemical properties of the drug.

Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy.

Antipsychotic drugs offer little relief from which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Who of the following was a humanist therapist?

The ________ school of therapy's primary goal is to help the client achieve insight into unconscious motives and feelings and a change in their symptoms.

One immediate side effect of antipsychotic drugs is:

A recent survey (discussed in your textbook) found that the majority of the psychotherapists surveyed listed this therapist as the most influential on their practice.

Virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

Rational-emotive therapists challenge unrealistic beliefs and the tendency for people to overgeneralize when emotionally upset.

________ are highly successful in helping people quit smoking, or overcome other addictions.

Balthazar is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse. This type of treatment is known as:

Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the:

________ emphasized the importance of the therapist's warmth and empathy, an idea now endorsed by many therapists.

Antipsychotic drugs offer schizophrenics relief from jumbled thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and the inability to interact with others.

________ would be most likely to challenge the client's thoughts directly, showing him why certain thoughts are irrational and misguided.

A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking an enzyme that deactivates these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat:

Beta blockers are approved for anxiety disorders and athletic performance.

Which of the following drugs is a second-generation neuroleptic drug?

Which symptoms of schizophrenia are reduced by antipsychotic medications? Which symptoms are resistant to antipsychotic medication?

Psychologists who practice behavioral therapy focus on the client's:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain and Nervous System

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Filters