Question 1

Across a number of anxiety disorders, drug therapy

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A) is effective and is considered the treatment of choice. 
B) works well in the short term, but can result in relapse when the drug is discontinued. 
C) is associated with more side effects than when used to treat other disorders. 
D) is generally ineffective at reducing symptoms. 
A) is effective and is considered the treatment of choice. 
B) works well in the short term, but can result in relapse when the drug is discontinued. 
C) is associated with more side effects than when used to treat other disorders. 
D) is generally ineffective at reducing symptoms.

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential drawback of applied behavioral analysis?

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A) It is labor-intensive and can last for years. 
B) It can only be done by professionals and is not reinforced by family members. 
C) It only works in inpatient environments, not in outpatient environments. 
D) It only works if started before the age of 4. 
A) It is labor-intensive and can last for years. 
B) It can only be done by professionals and is not reinforced by family members. 
C) It only works in inpatient environments, not in outpatient environments. 
D) It only works if started before the age of 4.

Question 3

Traynor has had severe depression for many years.Although he has taken different antidepressants, he always stops taking them because he dislikes the side effects.If he wants to find an antidepressant with the fewest potential side effects, which drug should he try?

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A) a tricyclic 
B) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
C) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 
D) bupropion 
A) a tricyclic 
B) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
C) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 
D) bupropion

Question 4

is best treated with medication.Unfortunately, motivation to take the drugs is low because .

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A) Depression; people with depression are often too apathetic to take their medication 
B) Depression; the potential benefit is not worth the damaging side effects 
C) Bipolar disorder; they are so expensive that almost no one can afford them 
D) Bipolar disorder; aspects of the disorder are pleasurable 
A) Depression; people with depression are often too apathetic to take their medication 
B) Depression; the potential benefit is not worth the damaging side effects 
C) Bipolar disorder; they are so expensive that almost no one can afford them 
D) Bipolar disorder; aspects of the disorder are pleasurable

Question 5

In the 1930s, Egas Moniz developed as a biological treatment for severe psychological disorders.

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A) psychosurgery 
B) electroconvulsive therapy 
C) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
D) trepanning 
A) psychosurgery 
B) electroconvulsive therapy 
C) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
D) trepanning

Question 6

A friend of yours is having serious mental health problems, and you recommend that he see a therapist.What factor is the LEAST important to consider when making a recommendation?

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A) the type of therapy that the therapist uses 
B) the therapist's qualifications to treat that disorder 
C) whether the therapist can prescribe drugs 
D) the therapist's degree and title 
A) the type of therapy that the therapist uses 
B) the therapist's qualifications to treat that disorder 
C) whether the therapist can prescribe drugs 
D) the therapist's degree and title

Question 7

Sam, a 10-year-old, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD).Which of the following outcomes would you expect to see as Sam gets older?

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A) He will outgrow this disorder by young adulthood, regardless of treatment. 
B) He is likely to maintain this disorder into young adulthood. 
C) His prognosis is very good, but only if he receives early drug treatment. 
D) The prognosis is unclear; long-term studies are not conclusive. 
A) He will outgrow this disorder by young adulthood, regardless of treatment. 
B) He is likely to maintain this disorder into young adulthood. 
C) His prognosis is very good, but only if he receives early drug treatment. 
D) The prognosis is unclear; long-term studies are not conclusive.

Question 8

Tory has received applied behavior analysis ABA) since the age of 2.Given what you know about ABA, which would you expect to see after two years of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Tory's social skills have improved but his IQ has not changed. 
B) If Tory received intensive treatment 40 hours per week), his IQ will have increased. 
C) Tory is a happier child, but his IQ is still low and he cannot be taught in a normal classroom at school. 
D) As long as Tory received weekly therapy sessions, his IQ has increased. 
A) Tory's social skills have improved but his IQ has not changed. 
B) If Tory received intensive treatment 40 hours per week), his IQ will have increased. 
C) Tory is a happier child, but his IQ is still low and he cannot be taught in a normal classroom at school. 
D) As long as Tory received weekly therapy sessions, his IQ has increased.

Question 9

Jake is experiencing hallucinations and delusional thinking.His doctor will most likely prescribe a

Accepted Answer

A) neuroleptic. 
B) benzodiazepine. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D) monoamine oxidase inhibitor. 
A) neuroleptic. 
B) benzodiazepine. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D) monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

Question 10

Research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder shows that

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A) oxytocin has longer lasting effects than SSRIs and antipsychotics. 
B) oxytocin reduces repetitive behaviors but SSRIs and antipsychotics do not. 
C) oxytocin improves social functioning but SSRIs and antipsychotics do not. 
D) the effects of all three biological treatments are equivocal. 
A) oxytocin has longer lasting effects than SSRIs and antipsychotics. 
B) oxytocin reduces repetitive behaviors but SSRIs and antipsychotics do not. 
C) oxytocin improves social functioning but SSRIs and antipsychotics do not. 
D) the effects of all three biological treatments are equivocal.

Question 11

Which of the following best summarizes the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy as a treatment for depression?

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A) It is less effective than drug treatment. 
B) It is just as effective as drug treatment. 
C) It is counterproductive if used in combination with drug treatment. 
D) It is only productive if used in combination with drug treatment. 
A) It is less effective than drug treatment. 
B) It is just as effective as drug treatment. 
C) It is counterproductive if used in combination with drug treatment. 
D) It is only productive if used in combination with drug treatment.

Question 12

Hayley is going to a therapist to reduce her snake phobia.If she sees a behavioral therapist, the therapist is most likely to use

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive restructuring. 
B) exposure therapy. 
C) social skills training. 
D) rational-emotive therapy. 
A) cognitive restructuring. 
B) exposure therapy. 
C) social skills training. 
D) rational-emotive therapy.

Question 13

How does modern electroconvulsive therapy differ from traditional electroconvulsive therapy?

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A) It is now known as deep brain stimulation. 
B) It uses short bursts of electricity that are repeated across the brain. 
C) It occurs under anesthesia and is combined with muscle relaxants. 
D) It uses less electricity so it no longer induces seizures. 
A) It is now known as deep brain stimulation. 
B) It uses short bursts of electricity that are repeated across the brain. 
C) It occurs under anesthesia and is combined with muscle relaxants. 
D) It uses less electricity so it no longer induces seizures.

Question 14

Mindy is taking a psychotropic medication that increases the level of serotonin in her brain.She is likely taking an)

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepine. 
B) antidepressant. 
C) antipsychotic. 
D) neuroleptic. 
A) benzodiazepine. 
B) antidepressant. 
C) antipsychotic. 
D) neuroleptic.

Question 15

Odelia has schizophrenia and her medication has reduced her positive symptoms.However, Odelia still has some odd behaviors, and other people view her as a little strange.Odelia's doctor will most likely recommend that she receive training.

Accepted Answer

A) social skills 
B) mindfulness 
C) assertiveness 
D) biofeedback 
A) social skills 
B) mindfulness 
C) assertiveness 
D) biofeedback

Question 16

Which of the following is a major difference between transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS) and deep brain stimulation DBS)?

Accepted Answer

A) TMS requires surgery whereas DBS does not. 
B) TMS uses magnetic currents to create a seizure whereas DBS does not. 
C) DBS requires surgery whereas TMS does not. 
D) DBS uses magnetic currents to create a seizure whereas TMS does not. 
A) TMS requires surgery whereas DBS does not. 
B) TMS uses magnetic currents to create a seizure whereas DBS does not. 
C) DBS requires surgery whereas TMS does not. 
D) DBS uses magnetic currents to create a seizure whereas TMS does not.

Question 17

Based on research, which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur to a group of children taking stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) They will have more positive interactions with their parents, but little improvement academically. 
B) They will perform better both academically and socially. 
C) They will perform better academically but have no change in social behaviors. 
D) They will perform better socially but have no change in academic behaviors. 
A) They will have more positive interactions with their parents, but little improvement academically. 
B) They will perform better both academically and socially. 
C) They will perform better academically but have no change in social behaviors. 
D) They will perform better socially but have no change in academic behaviors.

Question 18

Dr.Malaise is conducting a randomized clinical trial examining whether cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective for depression.In this study, the control group will most likely

Accepted Answer

A) receive a placebo. 
B) have sessions with a therapist in which the therapist will simply talk with them. 
C) not have any contact with a therapist. 
D) receive cognitive-behavioral therapy from a therapist. 
A) receive a placebo. 
B) have sessions with a therapist in which the therapist will simply talk with them. 
C) not have any contact with a therapist. 
D) receive cognitive-behavioral therapy from a therapist.

Question 19

Joanna is seeing a therapist for her depression.During each session, her therapist asks her to keep a list of negative thoughts and then he challenges her to replace each thought with more adaptive ones.Joanna's therapist is using therapy to treat her depression.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-behavioral 
B) behavioral 
C) client-centered 
D) psychodynamic 
A) cognitive-behavioral 
B) behavioral 
C) client-centered 
D) psychodynamic

Question 20

Which of the following is a limitation of psychodynamic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) The empirical evidence supports its effectiveness for adults but not children. 
B) It is helpful for treating personality disorders but not anxiety or mood disorders. 
C) It is helpful for treating anxiety and mood disorders but not schizophrenia. 
D) The empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak. 
A) The empirical evidence supports its effectiveness for adults but not children. 
B) It is helpful for treating personality disorders but not anxiety or mood disorders. 
C) It is helpful for treating anxiety and mood disorders but not schizophrenia. 
D) The empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak.

Across a number of anxiety disorders, drug therapy

Which of the following is a potential drawback of applied behavioral analysis?

Traynor has had severe depression for many years.Although he has taken different antidepressants, he always stops taking them because he dislikes the side effects.If he wants to find an antidepressant with the fewest potential side effects, which drug should he try?

is best treated with medication.Unfortunately, motivation to take the drugs is low because .

In the 1930s, Egas Moniz developed as a biological treatment for severe psychological disorders.

A friend of yours is having serious mental health problems, and you recommend that he see a therapist.What factor is the LEAST important to consider when making a recommendation?

Sam, a 10-year-old, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD).Which of the following outcomes would you expect to see as Sam gets older?

Tory has received applied behavior analysis ABA) since the age of 2.Given what you know about ABA, which would you expect to see after two years of treatment?

Jake is experiencing hallucinations and delusional thinking.His doctor will most likely prescribe a

Research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder shows that

Which of the following best summarizes the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy as a treatment for depression?

Hayley is going to a therapist to reduce her snake phobia.If she sees a behavioral therapist, the therapist is most likely to use

How does modern electroconvulsive therapy differ from traditional electroconvulsive therapy?

Mindy is taking a psychotropic medication that increases the level of serotonin in her brain.She is likely taking an)

Odelia has schizophrenia and her medication has reduced her positive symptoms.However, Odelia still has some odd behaviors, and other people view her as a little strange.Odelia's doctor will most likely recommend that she receive training.

Which of the following is a major difference between transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS) and deep brain stimulation DBS)?

Based on research, which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur to a group of children taking stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Dr.Malaise is conducting a randomized clinical trial examining whether cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective for depression.In this study, the control group will most likely

Joanna is seeing a therapist for her depression.During each session, her therapist asks her to keep a list of negative thoughts and then he challenges her to replace each thought with more adaptive ones.Joanna's therapist is using therapy to treat her depression.

Which of the following is a limitation of psychodynamic therapy?

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Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Across a number of anxiety disorders, drug therapy

Which of the following is a potential drawback of applied behavioral analysis?

Traynor has had severe depression for many years.Although he has taken different antidepressants, he always stops taking them because he dislikes the side effects.If he wants to find an antidepressant with the fewest potential side effects, which drug should he try?

is best treated with medication.Unfortunately, motivation to take the drugs is low because .

In the 1930s, Egas Moniz developed as a biological treatment for severe psychological disorders.

A friend of yours is having serious mental health problems, and you recommend that he see a therapist.What factor is the LEAST important to consider when making a recommendation?

Sam, a 10-year-old, has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD).Which of the following outcomes would you expect to see as Sam gets older?

Tory has received applied behavior analysis ABA) since the age of 2.Given what you know about ABA, which would you expect to see after two years of treatment?

Jake is experiencing hallucinations and delusional thinking.His doctor will most likely prescribe a

Research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder shows that

Which of the following best summarizes the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy as a treatment for depression?

Hayley is going to a therapist to reduce her snake phobia.If she sees a behavioral therapist, the therapist is most likely to use

How does modern electroconvulsive therapy differ from traditional electroconvulsive therapy?

Mindy is taking a psychotropic medication that increases the level of serotonin in her brain.She is likely taking an)

Odelia has schizophrenia and her medication has reduced her positive symptoms.However, Odelia still has some odd behaviors, and other people view her as a little strange.Odelia's doctor will most likely recommend that she receive training.

Which of the following is a major difference between transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS) and deep brain stimulation DBS)?

Based on research, which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur to a group of children taking stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Dr.Malaise is conducting a randomized clinical trial examining whether cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective for depression.In this study, the control group will most likely

Joanna is seeing a therapist for her depression.During each session, her therapist asks her to keep a list of negative thoughts and then he challenges her to replace each thought with more adaptive ones.Joanna's therapist is using therapy to treat her depression.

Which of the following is a limitation of psychodynamic therapy?

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

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Personality

Psychological Disorders

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