Question 1

Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been found to be especially helpful in the treatment of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative disorders 
B)  depression 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  substance dependence 
A)  dissociative disorders 
B)  depression 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  substance dependence

Question 2

What is the process by which a patient projects feelings about other individuals onto the psychoanalyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance 
B)  reactance 
C)  countertransference 
D)  transference 
A)  resistance 
B)  reactance 
C)  countertransference 
D)  transference

Question 3

Arranging anxiety-provoking situations in a hierarchy would be characteristic of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral contracting 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  aversive conditioning 
D)  systematic desensitization 
A)  behavioral contracting 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  aversive conditioning 
D)  systematic desensitization

Question 4

Tardive dyskinesia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a side effect of some antipsychotic drugs that involves motion control problems. 
B)  an antidepressant that breaks down enzymes in the synapse. 
C)  the growth of new neurons in the adult brain. 
D)  a side effect of antidepressant drugs. 
A)  a side effect of some antipsychotic drugs that involves motion control problems. 
B)  an antidepressant that breaks down enzymes in the synapse. 
C)  the growth of new neurons in the adult brain. 
D)  a side effect of antidepressant drugs.

Question 5

Free association is a technique used in ___________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  family 
C)  person-centered 
D)  cognitive-behavioral 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  family 
C)  person-centered 
D)  cognitive-behavioral

Question 6

According to Rogers, all people have a need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  superiority. 
B)  sex and aggression. 
C)  positive regard. 
D)  anxiety reduction. 
A)  superiority. 
B)  sex and aggression. 
C)  positive regard. 
D)  anxiety reduction.

Question 7

Thorazine is used to calm and relieve:

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions of schizophrenia. 
B)  generalized anxiety. 
C)  the manic phase of bipolar disorder. 
D)  the symptoms of hypochondriasis. 
A)  delusions of schizophrenia. 
B)  generalized anxiety. 
C)  the manic phase of bipolar disorder. 
D)  the symptoms of hypochondriasis.

Question 8

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Drug treatments are typically more effective when combined with psychotherapy." 
B)  "Drug treatments are more effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
C)  "Drug treatments are typically a waste of money and have almost no effect." 
D)  "There are almost no well-controlled studies on the effectiveness of drug therapies." 
A)  "Drug treatments are typically more effective when combined with psychotherapy." 
B)  "Drug treatments are more effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
C)  "Drug treatments are typically a waste of money and have almost no effect." 
D)  "There are almost no well-controlled studies on the effectiveness of drug therapies."

Question 9

Which treatment is MOST likely to be used today?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy 
B)  prefrontal lobotomy 
C)  ECT 
D)  in vitro therapy 
A)  drug therapy 
B)  prefrontal lobotomy 
C)  ECT 
D)  in vitro therapy

Question 10

Thanks to new computer technology, virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

Accepted Answer

A)  free association 
B)  transference 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  unconditional positive regard 
A)  free association 
B)  transference 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  unconditional positive regard

Question 11

As a result of the ____________________ movement, very few people with mental illness are kept in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods anymore.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  anterior cingulate cortex 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  anterior cingulate cortex

Question 13

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. After taking the drug for some time, he begins exhibiting repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of his face, lips, and legs. Gary is showing signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  negative schizophrenia symptoms. 
B)  tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  a clozapine overdose. 
D)  positive schizophrenia symptoms. 
A)  negative schizophrenia symptoms. 
B)  tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  a clozapine overdose. 
D)  positive schizophrenia symptoms.

Question 14

Imagine that a friend asks you what you have heard about St. John's wort because he is considering using it to alleviate his depression. Which of the following is probably the safest conclusion you can draw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many people who have reported improvements with St. John's wort, but the effects are typically mild and improvements may depend on the quality of the brand. 
B)  St. John's wort is superior to prescription antidepressant medications. 
C)  Your friend may as well take a placebo: Scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that St. John's wort reduces symptoms of depression. 
D)  St. John's wort is superior to cognitive-behavioral therapies. 
A)  Many people who have reported improvements with St. John's wort, but the effects are typically mild and improvements may depend on the quality of the brand. 
B)  St. John's wort is superior to prescription antidepressant medications. 
C)  Your friend may as well take a placebo: Scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that St. John's wort reduces symptoms of depression. 
D)  St. John's wort is superior to cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Question 15

Client-centered therapy is a type of ______ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  insight 
B)  behavior 
C)  cognitive 
D)  reality 
A)  insight 
B)  behavior 
C)  cognitive 
D)  reality

Question 16

The movement which returned people from mental institutions to their communities and families and enabled them to receive treatment on an outpatient basis is referred to as _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deinstitutionalization 
B)  in-patient 
C)  empirically supported treatment 
D)  therapeutic alliance 
A)  deinstitutionalization 
B)  in-patient 
C)  empirically supported treatment 
D)  therapeutic alliance

Question 17

Many people believe that the herb called St. John's wort can be used to treat depression. Researchers studying the effectiveness of this treatment have found:

Accepted Answer

A)  that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for depression. 
B)  that St. John's wort is a very effective treatment for depression. 
C)  that St. John's wort is effective, but not as effective as SSRIs. 
D)  mixed results, with some studies finding an effect while others do not. 
A)  that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for depression. 
B)  that St. John's wort is a very effective treatment for depression. 
C)  that St. John's wort is effective, but not as effective as SSRIs. 
D)  mixed results, with some studies finding an effect while others do not.

Question 18

Originally developed by the Portuguese surgeon Antonio Moniz, the lobotomy procedure was "perfected" and popularized in the United States by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Ellis 
B)  Walter Freeman 
C)  Henry Stack Sullivan 
D)  Aaron Beck 
A)  Albert Ellis 
B)  Walter Freeman 
C)  Henry Stack Sullivan 
D)  Aaron Beck

Question 19

The term "unconditional positive regard" is associated with _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fritz Perls 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  B. F. Skinner 
A)  Fritz Perls 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  B. F. Skinner

Question 20

If someone wanted to advocate for reducing negative stereotypes against people who seek treatment for mental illness, what would be an effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work to educate the public about the nature of mental illness 
B)  Raise money so that therapy could be available to all 
C)  Ensure that discussion of mental illness remains private 
D)  Make generic prescription drugs available to all 
A)  Work to educate the public about the nature of mental illness 
B)  Raise money so that therapy could be available to all 
C)  Ensure that discussion of mental illness remains private 
D)  Make generic prescription drugs available to all

Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been found to be especially helpful in the treatment of _____________.

What is the process by which a patient projects feelings about other individuals onto the psychoanalyst?

Arranging anxiety-provoking situations in a hierarchy would be characteristic of __________.

Tardive dyskinesia is:

Free association is a technique used in ___________ therapy.

According to Rogers, all people have a need for:

Thorazine is used to calm and relieve:

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

Which treatment is MOST likely to be used today?

Thanks to new computer technology, virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

As a result of the ____________________ movement, very few people with mental illness are kept in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods anymore.

Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. After taking the drug for some time, he begins exhibiting repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of his face, lips, and legs. Gary is showing signs of

Imagine that a friend asks you what you have heard about St. John's wort because he is considering using it to alleviate his depression. Which of the following is probably the safest conclusion you can draw?

Client-centered therapy is a type of ______ therapy.

The movement which returned people from mental institutions to their communities and families and enabled them to receive treatment on an outpatient basis is referred to as _________________.

Many people believe that the herb called St. John's wort can be used to treat depression. Researchers studying the effectiveness of this treatment have found:

Originally developed by the Portuguese surgeon Antonio Moniz, the lobotomy procedure was "perfected" and popularized in the United States by ____________.

The term "unconditional positive regard" is associated with _______.

If someone wanted to advocate for reducing negative stereotypes against people who seek treatment for mental illness, what would be an effective strategy?

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Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been found to be especially helpful in the treatment of _____________.

What is the process by which a patient projects feelings about other individuals onto the psychoanalyst?

Arranging anxiety-provoking situations in a hierarchy would be characteristic of __________.

Tardive dyskinesia is:

Free association is a technique used in ___________ therapy.

According to Rogers, all people have a need for:

Thorazine is used to calm and relieve:

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

Which treatment is MOST likely to be used today?

Thanks to new computer technology, virtual reality devices permit behavior therapists to conduct _______________ in their offices.

As a result of the ____________________ movement, very few people with mental illness are kept in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods anymore.

Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. After taking the drug for some time, he begins exhibiting repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of his face, lips, and legs. Gary is showing signs of

Imagine that a friend asks you what you have heard about St. John's wort because he is considering using it to alleviate his depression. Which of the following is probably the safest conclusion you can draw?

Client-centered therapy is a type of ______ therapy.

The movement which returned people from mental institutions to their communities and families and enabled them to receive treatment on an outpatient basis is referred to as _________________.

Many people believe that the herb called St. John's wort can be used to treat depression. Researchers studying the effectiveness of this treatment have found:

Originally developed by the Portuguese surgeon Antonio Moniz, the lobotomy procedure was "perfected" and popularized in the United States by ____________.

The term "unconditional positive regard" is associated with _______.

If someone wanted to advocate for reducing negative stereotypes against people who seek treatment for mental illness, what would be an effective strategy?

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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