Question 1

Ramos has symptoms of panic disorder and has been prescribed Xanax, a benzodiazepine.Due to the medication, he is most likely to have side effects such as

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A) facial tics. 
B) sexual dysfunction. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) white blood cell deficiency. 
A) facial tics. 
B) sexual dysfunction. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) white blood cell deficiency.

Question 2

Jung's severe depression has not responded to typical drug therapies.Jung's psychiatrist believes it is critical they start a new treatment that is both effective and fast-acting.His therapist will probably recommend

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A) electroconvulsive therapy. 
B) lithium. 
C) a combination of an MAO-inhibitor and lithium. 
D) an antidepressant plus an antipsychotic. 
A) electroconvulsive therapy. 
B) lithium. 
C) a combination of an MAO-inhibitor and lithium. 
D) an antidepressant plus an antipsychotic.

Question 3

In contrast to insight therapies, behavioral therapy

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A) sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated. 
B) attempts to resolve the underlying conflict that causes the maladaptive behavior. 
C) encourages patients to express their emotions about their maladaptive behaviors. 
D) focuses on the thoughts that lead to maladaptive behavior. 
A) sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated. 
B) attempts to resolve the underlying conflict that causes the maladaptive behavior. 
C) encourages patients to express their emotions about their maladaptive behaviors. 
D) focuses on the thoughts that lead to maladaptive behavior.

Question 4

Imagine that you work for a foundation that is interested in reducing the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder.On the basis of what we know regarding therapy for people with this disorder, how could you best invest the foundation's money?

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A) fund research focusing on prevention of this disorder 
B) increase availability of the empirically supported treatments for this disorder 
C) provide free medications for people with the disorder 
D) establish outpatient clinics specifically dedicated to the treatment of this disorder 
A) fund research focusing on prevention of this disorder 
B) increase availability of the empirically supported treatments for this disorder 
C) provide free medications for people with the disorder 
D) establish outpatient clinics specifically dedicated to the treatment of this disorder

Question 5

Most therapists agree that most personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder

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A) are difficult to treat. 
B) respond well to drug treatment. 
C) are well understood in terms of their causes. 
D) respond well to cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
A) are difficult to treat. 
B) respond well to drug treatment. 
C) are well understood in terms of their causes. 
D) respond well to cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 6

Which of the following best summarizes the long-term effects of deep brain stimulation on depression?

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A) There were short-term benefits, but no long-term benefits. 
B) Two-thirds of the patients experienced long-term benefits. 
C) One-tenth of the patients experienced long-term benefits. 
D) There were no short-term or long-term benefits. 
A) There were short-term benefits, but no long-term benefits. 
B) Two-thirds of the patients experienced long-term benefits. 
C) One-tenth of the patients experienced long-term benefits. 
D) There were no short-term or long-term benefits.

Question 7

Mary is receiving dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder.What will the first stage of her treatment involve?

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A) Mary's therapist will ask her to keep a diary documenting all her dysfunctional behaviors for at least one week. 
B) Mary's therapist will help her develop self-respect and skills for independent problem solving. 
C) Mary's therapist will focus on her past traumatic experiences. 
D) Mary's therapist will focus on replacing her most dysfunctional behaviors with more adaptive ones. 
A) Mary's therapist will ask her to keep a diary documenting all her dysfunctional behaviors for at least one week. 
B) Mary's therapist will help her develop self-respect and skills for independent problem solving. 
C) Mary's therapist will focus on her past traumatic experiences. 
D) Mary's therapist will focus on replacing her most dysfunctional behaviors with more adaptive ones.

Question 8

John is being treated with a biological therapy for a psychological disorder.His side effects include twitching muscles in his neck and face.John probably has and is being treated with .

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A) depression; a monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
B) depression; transcranial magnetic stimulation 
C) schizophrenia; a traditional antipsychotic 
D) schizophrenia; deep brain stimulation 
A) depression; a monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
B) depression; transcranial magnetic stimulation 
C) schizophrenia; a traditional antipsychotic 
D) schizophrenia; deep brain stimulation

Question 9

Virtual environments or virtual realities are useful in treating

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A) schizophrenia. 
B) specific phobias. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) depression. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) specific phobias. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) depression.

Question 10

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is

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A) lithium. 
B) electroconvulsive therapy. 
C) cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) lithium. 
B) electroconvulsive therapy. 
C) cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 11

A drug representative who works for the company that makes Prozac has to make a pitch to a group of doctors regarding the use of Prozac for adolescent depression.What is the most accurate statement the drug representative could make?

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A) Yes, Prozac increases suicidal thinking and may increase the risk of suicide, but so do other treatments. 
B) Yes, Prozac may increase suicidal thinking, but suicide rates have actually decreased since serotonin reuptake inhibitors were introduced. 
C) Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, although there are a number of other side effects that are specific to adolescents. 
D) Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, and it can be recommended as the most effective treatment available for adolescent depression. 
A) Yes, Prozac increases suicidal thinking and may increase the risk of suicide, but so do other treatments. 
B) Yes, Prozac may increase suicidal thinking, but suicide rates have actually decreased since serotonin reuptake inhibitors were introduced. 
C) Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, although there are a number of other side effects that are specific to adolescents. 
D) Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, and it can be recommended as the most effective treatment available for adolescent depression.

Question 12

Jen is taking medication for her depression, and she moved to India this year.When she sees an Indian doctor for a medication refill, she is likely to say that she is experiencing because .

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A) depression; the symptoms of depression are similar around the world 
B) depression; Indian culture is sympathetic to the problem of depression 
C) strain and tension; being depressed carries a social stigma in India 
D) strain and tension; Indian doctors do not see depression as a medical problem 
A) depression; the symptoms of depression are similar around the world 
B) depression; Indian culture is sympathetic to the problem of depression 
C) strain and tension; being depressed carries a social stigma in India 
D) strain and tension; Indian doctors do not see depression as a medical problem

Question 13

The fact that prehistoric people used to means that .

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A) engage in trepanning; people have always attempted to treat mental disorders 
B) perform prefrontal lobotomies; people have always punished those with mental disorders 
C) perform ritualistic cleansing; people have always attempted to treat mental disorders 
D) provide electroconvulsive therapy; people have always punished those with mental disorders 
A) engage in trepanning; people have always attempted to treat mental disorders 
B) perform prefrontal lobotomies; people have always punished those with mental disorders 
C) perform ritualistic cleansing; people have always attempted to treat mental disorders 
D) provide electroconvulsive therapy; people have always punished those with mental disorders

Question 14

One negative aspect of using drug treatments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that

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A) these drugs may increase the risk of later antisocial behavior. 
B) the effects of these drugs are not maintained over the long term. 
C) these drugs increase appetite and can lead to substantial weight gain. 
D) taking these drugs as a child leads to increased risk of substance abuse as an adult. 
A) these drugs may increase the risk of later antisocial behavior. 
B) the effects of these drugs are not maintained over the long term. 
C) these drugs increase appetite and can lead to substantial weight gain. 
D) taking these drugs as a child leads to increased risk of substance abuse as an adult.

Question 15

Essie is seven months pregnant when she experiences a severe depressive episode.Which biological treatment will her doctor most likely prescribe?

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A) monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
B) bupropion 
C) tricyclics 
D) electroconvulsive therapy 
A) monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
B) bupropion 
C) tricyclics 
D) electroconvulsive therapy

Question 16

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Who would you expect to have the best prognosis?

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A) Slim, a man who lives in a developed country 
B) Hassim, a man who lives in a developing country 
C) Shauna, a woman who lives in a developed country 
D) Sariyah, a woman who lives in a developing country 
A) Slim, a man who lives in a developed country 
B) Hassim, a man who lives in a developing country 
C) Shauna, a woman who lives in a developed country 
D) Sariyah, a woman who lives in a developing country

Question 17

Tommy is a teenager with a long history of stealing, physical violence, and lying to get out of trouble.He has recently been diagnosed with conduct disorder.His parents think it is just a phase and that he will grow out of it without any intervention.Given your knowledge of psychological disorders, how would you respond?

Accepted Answer

A) The most effective treatment is medication and mindfulness therapy. 
B) Without treatment, conduct disorder is a precursor to antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Without treatment, conduct disorder is a precursor to dependent personality disorder. 
D) The most effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy. 
A) The most effective treatment is medication and mindfulness therapy. 
B) Without treatment, conduct disorder is a precursor to antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Without treatment, conduct disorder is a precursor to dependent personality disorder. 
D) The most effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy.

Question 18

In behavior therapy, an important aspect of treatment is , and this is called .

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A) eliciting the undesirable behavior so it can be punished; classical conditioning 
B) getting the patient to model the correct behavior; operant conditioning 
C) reinforcing desired behaviors; behavior modification 
D) getting the patient to recognize maladaptive behaviors; applied behavioral analysis 
A) eliciting the undesirable behavior so it can be punished; classical conditioning 
B) getting the patient to model the correct behavior; operant conditioning 
C) reinforcing desired behaviors; behavior modification 
D) getting the patient to recognize maladaptive behaviors; applied behavioral analysis

Question 19

Why is electroconvulsive therapy sometimes used with pregnant women who are depressed?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been demonstrated to prevent depression in the baby as well. 
B) It does not harm the fetus, whereas drug treatments might. 
C) It works quickly on the mother's depression, minimizing the impact on the fetus. 
D) The use of electroconvulsive therapy is never justified with pregnant women. 
A) It has been demonstrated to prevent depression in the baby as well. 
B) It does not harm the fetus, whereas drug treatments might. 
C) It works quickly on the mother's depression, minimizing the impact on the fetus. 
D) The use of electroconvulsive therapy is never justified with pregnant women.

Question 20

Applied behavioral analysis therapy is most useful in treating

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A) children with autism spectrum disorder. 
B) children with ADHD. 
C) adults with ADHD. 
D) adults with borderline personality disorder. 
A) children with autism spectrum disorder. 
B) children with ADHD. 
C) adults with ADHD. 
D) adults with borderline personality disorder.

Ramos has symptoms of panic disorder and has been prescribed Xanax, a benzodiazepine.Due to the medication, he is most likely to have side effects such as

Jung's severe depression has not responded to typical drug therapies.Jung's psychiatrist believes it is critical they start a new treatment that is both effective and fast-acting.His therapist will probably recommend

In contrast to insight therapies, behavioral therapy

Imagine that you work for a foundation that is interested in reducing the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder.On the basis of what we know regarding therapy for people with this disorder, how could you best invest the foundation's money?

Most therapists agree that most personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder

Which of the following best summarizes the long-term effects of deep brain stimulation on depression?

Mary is receiving dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder.What will the first stage of her treatment involve?

John is being treated with a biological therapy for a psychological disorder.His side effects include twitching muscles in his neck and face.John probably has and is being treated with .

Virtual environments or virtual realities are useful in treating

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is

A drug representative who works for the company that makes Prozac has to make a pitch to a group of doctors regarding the use of Prozac for adolescent depression.What is the most accurate statement the drug representative could make?

Jen is taking medication for her depression, and she moved to India this year.When she sees an Indian doctor for a medication refill, she is likely to say that she is experiencing because .

The fact that prehistoric people used to means that .

One negative aspect of using drug treatments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that

Essie is seven months pregnant when she experiences a severe depressive episode.Which biological treatment will her doctor most likely prescribe?

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Who would you expect to have the best prognosis?

In behavior therapy, an important aspect of treatment is , and this is called .

Why is electroconvulsive therapy sometimes used with pregnant women who are depressed?

Applied behavioral analysis therapy is most useful in treating

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Ramos has symptoms of panic disorder and has been prescribed Xanax, a benzodiazepine.Due to the medication, he is most likely to have side effects such as

Jung's severe depression has not responded to typical drug therapies.Jung's psychiatrist believes it is critical they start a new treatment that is both effective and fast-acting.His therapist will probably recommend

In contrast to insight therapies, behavioral therapy

Imagine that you work for a foundation that is interested in reducing the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder.On the basis of what we know regarding therapy for people with this disorder, how could you best invest the foundation's money?

Most therapists agree that most personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder

Which of the following best summarizes the long-term effects of deep brain stimulation on depression?

Mary is receiving dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder.What will the first stage of her treatment involve?

John is being treated with a biological therapy for a psychological disorder.His side effects include twitching muscles in his neck and face.John probably has and is being treated with .

Virtual environments or virtual realities are useful in treating

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is

A drug representative who works for the company that makes Prozac has to make a pitch to a group of doctors regarding the use of Prozac for adolescent depression.What is the most accurate statement the drug representative could make?

Jen is taking medication for her depression, and she moved to India this year.When she sees an Indian doctor for a medication refill, she is likely to say that she is experiencing because .

The fact that prehistoric people used to means that .

One negative aspect of using drug treatments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that

Essie is seven months pregnant when she experiences a severe depressive episode.Which biological treatment will her doctor most likely prescribe?

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Who would you expect to have the best prognosis?

In behavior therapy, an important aspect of treatment is , and this is called .

Why is electroconvulsive therapy sometimes used with pregnant women who are depressed?

Applied behavioral analysis therapy is most useful in treating

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behaviour

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Wellbeing

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

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