Question 1

Explain the advantages of group therapy; and describe psychodrama, including its originator and three of the techniques used in this type of group therapy.

Accepted Answer

​Answer will include that many psychothe

Question 2

Aaron is a therapist, who always tries to be honest and genuine in his dealings with his clients and strives to not hide behind the "phony front" of his professional role.According to Rogers, Aaron is

Accepted Answer

A)  authentic. 
B)  reflecting. 
C)  empathic. 
D)  displaying transference. 
A)  authentic. 
B)  reflecting. 
C)  empathic. 
D)  displaying transference.

Question 3

John's directive and confrontational therapist challenges his irrational belief that he will be a failure in college because he's the first in his family to attend college.His therapist is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  person-centered therapist. 
B)  rational-emotive behavior therapist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  existential therapist. 
A)  person-centered therapist. 
B)  rational-emotive behavior therapist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  existential therapist.

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be considered a behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  aversion therapy 
B)  somatic therapy 
C)  desensitization 
D)  applied behavior analysis 
A)  aversion therapy 
B)  somatic therapy 
C)  desensitization 
D)  applied behavior analysis

Question 5

Dr.Hendon is a psychologist, who believes that his clients can solve their own problems if they can become aware and understand their emotions and behaviors.In order to reach this goal, Dr.Hendon assists her clients, but she does not give advice or strong guidance.Dr.Hendon would best be described as a(n)__________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  action-oriented, directive 
B)  action-oriented, nondirective 
C)  insight-oriented, directive 
D)  insight-oriented, nondirective 
A)  action-oriented, directive 
B)  action-oriented, nondirective 
C)  insight-oriented, directive 
D)  insight-oriented, nondirective

Question 6

For gamblers, seeing luck as a trait, incorrect beliefs about randomness, and putting too much faith in intuition are

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive distortions that create an "illusion of control." 
B)  the characteristics of a successful professional gambler. 
C)  elements of the tension-release method that block rational thought. 
D)  aspects of vicarious desensitization that lead to a gambling addiction. 
A)  cognitive distortions that create an "illusion of control." 
B)  the characteristics of a successful professional gambler. 
C)  elements of the tension-release method that block rational thought. 
D)  aspects of vicarious desensitization that lead to a gambling addiction.

Question 7

Psychotherapy is best viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  the most effective way to undo the past in order to correct severe problems. 
B)  a major overhaul of the psyche. 
C)  a way to make constructive changes. 
D)  applicable only to those with psychological problems. 
A)  the most effective way to undo the past in order to correct severe problems. 
B)  a major overhaul of the psyche. 
C)  a way to make constructive changes. 
D)  applicable only to those with psychological problems.

Question 8

Pharmacotherapy, brain stimulation therapy, and psychosurgery are the three main types of

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy. 
B)  phototherapy. 
C)  somatic therapy. 
D)  physiotherapy. 
A)  psychotherapy. 
B)  phototherapy. 
C)  somatic therapy. 
D)  physiotherapy.

Question 9

Prior to a patient's completion of a token economy program, a desirable procedure is to

Accepted Answer

A)  substitute real-world rewards, such as praise and approval, for tokens. 
B)  increase the number of tokens received for desirable behaviors. 
C)  withdraw all rewards for desirable behaviors. 
D)  rely more heavily on punishment rather than on positive reinforcement. 
A)  substitute real-world rewards, such as praise and approval, for tokens. 
B)  increase the number of tokens received for desirable behaviors. 
C)  withdraw all rewards for desirable behaviors. 
D)  rely more heavily on punishment rather than on positive reinforcement.

Question 10

Social rewards, such as recognition and approval, are used in conjunction with token economies to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the patient's reliance on the tokens. 
B)  generalize the effect of token economies to "real world" situations. 
C)  reduce the patient's dependence on reinforcement. 
D)  increase the impact of primary reinforcement. 
A)  increase the patient's reliance on the tokens. 
B)  generalize the effect of token economies to "real world" situations. 
C)  reduce the patient's dependence on reinforcement. 
D)  increase the impact of primary reinforcement.

Question 11

When clinicians use "empirically-supported" therapies, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  rely mainly on intuition in the selection of therapies for specific disorders. 
B)  seek guidance from research experiments. 
C)  have a better understanding of which therapies "work" best for specific types of problems. 
D)  weed out fringe "therapies" that have little or no value. 
A)  rely mainly on intuition in the selection of therapies for specific disorders. 
B)  seek guidance from research experiments. 
C)  have a better understanding of which therapies "work" best for specific types of problems. 
D)  weed out fringe "therapies" that have little or no value.

Question 12

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to help people use their strengths and promote personal growth. 
B)  ​There are many approaches to therapy from which to choose with each therapy emphasizes different concepts and methods. 
C)  ​The best therapeutic approach for a particular person or problem may vary. 
D)  ​Therapiesdesigned to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts, habits, feelings, or behaviors are called action therapies. 
A)  ​Psychotherapy began as a form of one-on-one dialogue between therapists and their clients meant to help people use their strengths and promote personal growth. 
B)  ​There are many approaches to therapy from which to choose with each therapy emphasizes different concepts and methods. 
C)  ​The best therapeutic approach for a particular person or problem may vary. 
D)  ​Therapiesdesigned to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts, habits, feelings, or behaviors are called action therapies.

Question 13

Kira has experienced anxiety-provoking flashbacks from her tour of duty in Iraq.The therapist has Kira think about these upsetting thoughts, while the therapist moves a pencil back and forth rapidly in front of her eyes.This technique is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  therapeutic hypnosis. 
B)  covert sensitization. 
C)  ECT. 
D)  EMDR. 
A)  therapeutic hypnosis. 
B)  covert sensitization. 
C)  ECT. 
D)  EMDR.

Question 14

Valium is used to produce relaxation or reduce anxiety and would be classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic. 
B)  major tranquilizer. 
C)  antidepressant. 
D)  anxiolytic. 
A)  antipsychotic. 
B)  major tranquilizer. 
C)  antidepressant. 
D)  anxiolytic.

Question 15

The negative impact of shortening psychiatric hospitalization has been to

Accepted Answer

A)  cost states large amounts of money for added care in halfway houses. 
B)  discharge many chronic patients into hostile communities without adequate care. 
C)  move patients into situations involving treatment by paraprofessionals. 
D)  allow the less severe patients better access to mental health care. 
A)  cost states large amounts of money for added care in halfway houses. 
B)  discharge many chronic patients into hostile communities without adequate care. 
C)  move patients into situations involving treatment by paraprofessionals. 
D)  allow the less severe patients better access to mental health care.

Question 16

Regarding trepanning, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a primitive technique, it was done to relieve pressure or release evil spirits. 
B)  Some "patients" actually survived the primitive treatment of trepanning. 
C)  The procedure of trepanning is also called trephining. 
D)  Trepanning has not been used as a medical treatment since the early 1800s. 
A)  As a primitive technique, it was done to relieve pressure or release evil spirits. 
B)  Some "patients" actually survived the primitive treatment of trepanning. 
C)  The procedure of trepanning is also called trephining. 
D)  Trepanning has not been used as a medical treatment since the early 1800s.

Question 17

According to the behavior therapists, the best way to cure Ken's fear of snakes is to

Accepted Answer

A)  use systematic desensitization. 
B)  hold a nonpoisonous snake up to his face. 
C)  use aversion therapy. 
D)  find out the cause of his fear. 
A)  use systematic desensitization. 
B)  hold a nonpoisonous snake up to his face. 
C)  use aversion therapy. 
D)  find out the cause of his fear.

Question 18

Shaping, time out, and extinction are three principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  existential therapy. 
D)  Gestalt therapy. 
A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  existential therapy. 
D)  Gestalt therapy.

Question 19

A form of learning in which simple responses (especially reflexes)are associated with new stimuli is called

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  social learning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  rational-emotive behavior therapy. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  social learning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  rational-emotive behavior therapy.

Question 20

Crisis intervention involves

Accepted Answer

A)  skilled management of an ongoing, long-term psychological problem. 
B)  skilled management of a psychological emergency. 
C)  the use of partial hospitalization instead of institutionalization. 
D)  the use of halfway houses rather than hospitalization. 
A)  skilled management of an ongoing, long-term psychological problem. 
B)  skilled management of a psychological emergency. 
C)  the use of partial hospitalization instead of institutionalization. 
D)  the use of halfway houses rather than hospitalization.

Explain the advantages of group therapy; and describe psychodrama, including its originator and three of the techniques used in this type of group therapy.

Aaron is a therapist, who always tries to be honest and genuine in his dealings with his clients and strives to not hide behind the "phony front" of his professional role.According to Rogers, Aaron is

John's directive and confrontational therapist challenges his irrational belief that he will be a failure in college because he's the first in his family to attend college.His therapist is most likely a(n)

Which of the following would NOT be considered a behavior therapy?

For gamblers, seeing luck as a trait, incorrect beliefs about randomness, and putting too much faith in intuition are

Psychotherapy is best viewed as

Pharmacotherapy, brain stimulation therapy, and psychosurgery are the three main types of

Prior to a patient's completion of a token economy program, a desirable procedure is to

Social rewards, such as recognition and approval, are used in conjunction with token economies to

When clinicians use "empirically-supported" therapies, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Kira has experienced anxiety-provoking flashbacks from her tour of duty in Iraq.The therapist has Kira think about these upsetting thoughts, while the therapist moves a pencil back and forth rapidly in front of her eyes.This technique is known as

Valium is used to produce relaxation or reduce anxiety and would be classified as a(n)

The negative impact of shortening psychiatric hospitalization has been to

Regarding trepanning, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the behavior therapists, the best way to cure Ken's fear of snakes is to

Shaping, time out, and extinction are three principles of

A form of learning in which simple responses (especially reflexes)are associated with new stimuli is called

Crisis intervention involves

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Exam 15: Therapies.

Explain the advantages of group therapy; and describe psychodrama, including its originator and three of the techniques used in this type of group therapy.

Aaron is a therapist, who always tries to be honest and genuine in his dealings with his clients and strives to not hide behind the "phony front" of his professional role.According to Rogers, Aaron is

John's directive and confrontational therapist challenges his irrational belief that he will be a failure in college because he's the first in his family to attend college.His therapist is most likely a(n)

Which of the following would NOT be considered a behavior therapy?

For gamblers, seeing luck as a trait, incorrect beliefs about randomness, and putting too much faith in intuition are

Psychotherapy is best viewed as

Pharmacotherapy, brain stimulation therapy, and psychosurgery are the three main types of

Prior to a patient's completion of a token economy program, a desirable procedure is to

Social rewards, such as recognition and approval, are used in conjunction with token economies to

When clinicians use "empirically-supported" therapies, they will do all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Kira has experienced anxiety-provoking flashbacks from her tour of duty in Iraq.The therapist has Kira think about these upsetting thoughts, while the therapist moves a pencil back and forth rapidly in front of her eyes.This technique is known as

Valium is used to produce relaxation or reduce anxiety and would be classified as a(n)

The negative impact of shortening psychiatric hospitalization has been to

Regarding trepanning, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the behavior therapists, the best way to cure Ken's fear of snakes is to

Shaping, time out, and extinction are three principles of

A form of learning in which simple responses (especially reflexes)are associated with new stimuli is called

Crisis intervention involves

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?