Question 1

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)has been shown to be an effective	
treatment for those suffering from sleep disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

__________-centered therapy is a type of humanistic therapy in which the therapeutic process focuses squarely on the client's abilities and insights rather than the therapist's thoughts and skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Person 
B)  Technique 
C)  Process 
D)  Content 
A)  Person 
B)  Technique 
C)  Process 
D)  Content

Question 3

Why would a physician performing electroconvulsive therapy choose to go with unilateral administration over bilateral administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because it reduces the chance of skin burns that are commonly experienced with bilateral administration. 
B)  Because it uses less electricity and is therefore less expensive, while still attaining the same outcomes. 
C)  Because it reduces the need for muscle relaxants before the treatment. 
D)  Because it reduces the memory loss that can be a side effect of ECT. 
A)  Because it reduces the chance of skin burns that are commonly experienced with bilateral administration. 
B)  Because it uses less electricity and is therefore less expensive, while still attaining the same outcomes. 
C)  Because it reduces the need for muscle relaxants before the treatment. 
D)  Because it reduces the memory loss that can be a side effect of ECT.

Question 4

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to 80% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after _______ ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-3 
B)  3-6 
C)  6-12 
D)  12-18 
A)  1-3 
B)  3-6 
C)  6-12 
D)  12-18

Question 5

Jasmine has been suffering from schizophrenia for several years,and her psychiatrist has been trying to find the right medication that will help reduce her symptoms without causing unnecessary side effects.She prescribes a new medication,but within a few weeks Jasmine starts experiencing muscle contractions and 'tics' in her face,tongue,and jaw.This side effect,called __________,can be very serious and suggests that Jasmine's doctor has not yet found the correct medication for this particular individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  agranulocytosis 
B)  tardive dyskinesia 
C)  transient ischemic attacks 
D)  lockjaw 
A)  agranulocytosis 
B)  tardive dyskinesia 
C)  transient ischemic attacks 
D)  lockjaw

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the four key components of successful psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hope 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Support 
D)  Motivation 
A)  Hope 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Support 
D)  Motivation

Question 7

Approximately _____ adult in the United States of America suffer from major depressive disorder in any given year.

Accepted Answer

A)  .5 million 
B)  1.5 million 
C)  15 million 
D)  51 million 
A)  .5 million 
B)  1.5 million 
C)  15 million 
D)  51 million

Question 8

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to ___% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after six to 12 ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  95 
A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  95

Question 9

Which of the following was one of the "treatments" used to help those with mental illnesses in centuries past?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hanging them 
B)  Drowning them 
C)  Sending them off on a "therapeutic respite" 
D)  Giving them time away from work 
A)  Hanging them 
B)  Drowning them 
C)  Sending them off on a "therapeutic respite" 
D)  Giving them time away from work

Question 10

Dr.Zenkman believes that as a therapist his most effective role is being an advocate of his client's road to psychological wellness.He feels that his years of training in psychology are secondary to his client's ability to accept himself,see himself honestly,and find and utilize his own skills and abilities.Dr.Zenkman would most likely describe himself as a __________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  person-centered 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  behavioral 
A)  person-centered 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  behavioral

Question 11

Due to their potentially lethal side effects,__________ are usually a last resort medication for people who have not responded to other types of antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tricyclics 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  NSAIDs 
A)  Tricyclics 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  NSAIDs

Question 12

The success of psychotherapy has been attributed to a number of factors.One of them is __________,which suggests that psychotherapy provides a welcome dose of acceptance,empathy,and encouragement which may be lacking in an individual's personal life.

Accepted Answer

A)  support 
B)  hope 
C)  motivation 
D)  new perspective 
A)  support 
B)  hope 
C)  motivation 
D)  new perspective

Question 13

Which of the following is a key tenet of behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  We all behave in ways that move us toward the process of self-actualization. 
B)  Unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors are learned, so they can be unlearned. 
C)  Pathological behaviors are the unconscious expression of deeply rooted conflicts. 
D)  Behaviors are nothing more than the physical manifestation of our thought processes. 
A)  We all behave in ways that move us toward the process of self-actualization. 
B)  Unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors are learned, so they can be unlearned. 
C)  Pathological behaviors are the unconscious expression of deeply rooted conflicts. 
D)  Behaviors are nothing more than the physical manifestation of our thought processes.

Question 14

Why have benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates as the medication that is most likely to be prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of some anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because barbiturates are much easier to overdose on, thus providing an "easy" method for committing suicide. 
B)  Because barbiturates are so expensive that they can only be afforded by the very rich and affluent members of society. 
C)  Because barbiturates were found to have a link to cancer of the pancreas and liver. 
D)  Because barbiturates are far more addictive than are benzodiazepines. 
A)  Because barbiturates are much easier to overdose on, thus providing an "easy" method for committing suicide. 
B)  Because barbiturates are so expensive that they can only be afforded by the very rich and affluent members of society. 
C)  Because barbiturates were found to have a link to cancer of the pancreas and liver. 
D)  Because barbiturates are far more addictive than are benzodiazepines.

Question 15

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are both types of __________ medication.

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressant 
B)  antipsychotic 
C)  antianxiety 
D)  anti-bipolar 
A)  antidepressant 
B)  antipsychotic 
C)  antianxiety 
D)  anti-bipolar

Question 16

__________ psychotherapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves the use of multifaceted treatments that vary depending on each person's unique problem and takes into account biological,psychological,and social influences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Variant 
B)  Educational 
C)  Eclectic 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  Variant 
B)  Educational 
C)  Eclectic 
D)  Gestalt

Question 17

What is the difference between a 'client' and a 'patient'?

Accepted Answer

A)  A client is the term used to refer to those who have temporary, or acute, problems, while a patient is the term used to refer to those who have long-term, or chronic, problems. 
B)  A client is treated with psychotherapy alone, while a patient is treated with medication alone. 
C)  A patient is treated from a biomedical approach, while a client s treated by a professional who considers their pathology to be a "problem of living," rather than an illness. 
D)  A client is someone who is seen by an attorney, while a patient is seen by a physician or psychologist. 
A)  A client is the term used to refer to those who have temporary, or acute, problems, while a patient is the term used to refer to those who have long-term, or chronic, problems. 
B)  A client is treated with psychotherapy alone, while a patient is treated with medication alone. 
C)  A patient is treated from a biomedical approach, while a client s treated by a professional who considers their pathology to be a "problem of living," rather than an illness. 
D)  A client is someone who is seen by an attorney, while a patient is seen by a physician or psychologist.

Question 18

__________ is a process that involves replacing unwanted responses to particular situations with new responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  EMDR 
B)  Implosion therapy 
C)  Flooding 
D)  Counterconditioning 
A)  EMDR 
B)  Implosion therapy 
C)  Flooding 
D)  Counterconditioning

Question 19

Which of the following anxiety disorders is most likely to be treated with a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phobic disorder 
B)  Panic disorder 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  Major depressive disorder 
A)  Phobic disorder 
B)  Panic disorder 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  Major depressive disorder

Question 20

Stefano is suffering from severe depressive symptoms,and has been for over a year.His physician has tried several different psychoactive medications,but either they were not effective or the side-effects were intolerable.His psychologist has attempted several different types of therapy,but his symptoms continue with no real improvement.Stefano has decided to undergo electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following side effects of ECT should Stefano be most concerned will occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some minor loss of hair on his head 
B)  Temporary deafness 
C)  Memory loss 
D)  Dysgeusia (loss of taste) 
A)  Some minor loss of hair on his head 
B)  Temporary deafness 
C)  Memory loss 
D)  Dysgeusia (loss of taste)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)has been shown to be an effective treatment for those suffering from sleep disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome.

__________-centered therapy is a type of humanistic therapy in which the therapeutic process focuses squarely on the client's abilities and insights rather than the therapist's thoughts and skills.

Why would a physician performing electroconvulsive therapy choose to go with unilateral administration over bilateral administration?

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to 80% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after _______ ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Which of the following is not one of the four key components of successful psychotherapy?

Approximately _____ adult in the United States of America suffer from major depressive disorder in any given year.

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to ___% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after six to 12 ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Which of the following was one of the "treatments" used to help those with mental illnesses in centuries past?

Due to their potentially lethal side effects,__________ are usually a last resort medication for people who have not responded to other types of antidepressants.

The success of psychotherapy has been attributed to a number of factors.One of them is __________,which suggests that psychotherapy provides a welcome dose of acceptance,empathy,and encouragement which may be lacking in an individual's personal life.

Which of the following is a key tenet of behavior therapy?

Why have benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates as the medication that is most likely to be prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of some anxiety disorders?

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are both types of __________ medication.

__________ psychotherapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves the use of multifaceted treatments that vary depending on each person's unique problem and takes into account biological,psychological,and social influences.

What is the difference between a 'client' and a 'patient'?

__________ is a process that involves replacing unwanted responses to particular situations with new responses.

Which of the following anxiety disorders is most likely to be treated with a benzodiazepine?

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)has been shown to be an effective treatment for those suffering from sleep disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome.

__________-centered therapy is a type of humanistic therapy in which the therapeutic process focuses squarely on the client's abilities and insights rather than the therapist's thoughts and skills.

Why would a physician performing electroconvulsive therapy choose to go with unilateral administration over bilateral administration?

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to 80% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after _______ ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Which of the following is not one of the four key components of successful psychotherapy?

Approximately _____ adult in the United States of America suffer from major depressive disorder in any given year.

Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to ___% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after six to 12 ECT sessions over two to four weeks.

Which of the following was one of the "treatments" used to help those with mental illnesses in centuries past?

Due to their potentially lethal side effects,__________ are usually a last resort medication for people who have not responded to other types of antidepressants.

The success of psychotherapy has been attributed to a number of factors.One of them is __________,which suggests that psychotherapy provides a welcome dose of acceptance,empathy,and encouragement which may be lacking in an individual's personal life.

Which of the following is a key tenet of behavior therapy?

Why have benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates as the medication that is most likely to be prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of some anxiety disorders?

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are both types of __________ medication.

__________ psychotherapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves the use of multifaceted treatments that vary depending on each person's unique problem and takes into account biological,psychological,and social influences.

What is the difference between a 'client' and a 'patient'?

__________ is a process that involves replacing unwanted responses to particular situations with new responses.

Which of the following anxiety disorders is most likely to be treated with a benzodiazepine?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Genetics and Evolution

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

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