Question 1

When a therapist selects "target behaviors," he or she means that such behaviors are being targeted for

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  experimentation. 
D)  modification. 
A)  discrimination. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  experimentation. 
D)  modification.

Question 2

According to Aaron Beck, depressed persons see themselves, the world, and the future in negative terms because of

Accepted Answer

A)  major distortions in thinking. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  repressed anger. 
D)  conditions of worth. 
A)  major distortions in thinking. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  repressed anger. 
D)  conditions of worth.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most likely outcome for psychotherapy?

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A)  a complete personal transformation 
B)  a renewal of intellectual and creative abilities 
C)  overcoming the effects of early psychologically damaging experiences 
D)  learning skills to better cope with stress 
A)  a complete personal transformation 
B)  a renewal of intellectual and creative abilities 
C)  overcoming the effects of early psychologically damaging experiences 
D)  learning skills to better cope with stress

Question 4

In which type of therapy do the clients assume responsibility for solving their own problems, while the therapist assists, but does not guide or give advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  action 
B)  nondirective 
C)  directive 
D)  somatic 
A)  action 
B)  nondirective 
C)  directive 
D)  somatic

Question 5

The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)for the treatment of depression

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A)  produces permanent improvement without the need for additional drug therapy. 
B)  usually requires only one treatment session. 
C)  can cause memory losses in some patients. 
D)  is characterized by all of these statements. 
A)  produces permanent improvement without the need for additional drug therapy. 
B)  usually requires only one treatment session. 
C)  can cause memory losses in some patients. 
D)  is characterized by all of these statements.

Question 6

In the A-B-C analysis of rational-emotive behavior therapy, the letters stand for

Accepted Answer

A)  anomalous stimuli, maladaptive beliefs, congruent experiences. 
B)  activating experience, irrational beliefs, emotional consequences. 
C)  action, behavior, catharsis. 
D)  anticipated rewards, maladaptive behavior, inappropriate conduct. 
A)  anomalous stimuli, maladaptive beliefs, congruent experiences. 
B)  activating experience, irrational beliefs, emotional consequences. 
C)  action, behavior, catharsis. 
D)  anticipated rewards, maladaptive behavior, inappropriate conduct.

Question 7

Which of the following is a phone service staffed by volunteers, who are trained to provide information concerning a wide range of mental health problems as well as having lists of organizations, services, and other resources in the community where you can go for help?

Accepted Answer

A)  PsychSkype. 
B)  a crisis hotline. 
C)  EMDR. 
D)  videoconferencing. 
A)  PsychSkype. 
B)  a crisis hotline. 
C)  EMDR. 
D)  videoconferencing.

Question 8

It is Halloween night.The trick-or-treaters know that if the porch light is on at a house, they will get candy if they knock on the door and say "Trick-or-Treat." If the light is off, they know that there will be no reward waiting for them.The trick-or-treaters' behavior is determined by the date (Halloween night)and if a light is on or off.This illustrates the operant principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  shaping. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  time-out. 
D)  reciprocal inhibition. 
A)  shaping. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  time-out. 
D)  reciprocal inhibition.

Question 9

Brain stimulation therapy involves

Accepted Answer

A)  ECT and TMS. 
B)  logotherapy and EMDR. 
C)  REBT and EMDR. 
D)  logotherapy and cybertherapy. 
A)  ECT and TMS. 
B)  logotherapy and EMDR. 
C)  REBT and EMDR. 
D)  logotherapy and cybertherapy.

Question 10

Although a person should seek professional help when a significant problem exists, lesser difficulties may be treated by using which of the following on oneself?

Accepted Answer

A)  logotherapy 
B)  psychodrama 
C)  behavior principles 
D)  somatic techniques 
A)  logotherapy 
B)  psychodrama 
C)  behavior principles 
D)  somatic techniques

Question 11

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the elimination of the punished response 
B)  an increase in the frequency of the response 
C)  a suppression of the punished response 
D)  no change in the immediate or long-term frequency of the response 
A)  the elimination of the punished response 
B)  an increase in the frequency of the response 
C)  a suppression of the punished response 
D)  no change in the immediate or long-term frequency of the response

Question 12

Existential therapy tends to emphasize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious forces 
B)  acting in connected wholes 
C)  making courageous choices 
D)  challenging irrational beliefs 
A)  unconscious forces 
B)  acting in connected wholes 
C)  making courageous choices 
D)  challenging irrational beliefs

Question 13

The trend in treatment known as partial hospitalization has not been shown to be as effective as full hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT listed by the text as an indication that professional help should be sought regarding one's mental health?

Accepted Answer

A)  having persistent suicidal thoughts 
B)  being urged by friends to seek help 
C)  experiencing significant changes in the use of drugs or alcohol, work efficiency, absenteeism, or important relationships 
D)  experiencing psychological discomfort sufficient to cause you to ask friends for advice 
A)  having persistent suicidal thoughts 
B)  being urged by friends to seek help 
C)  experiencing significant changes in the use of drugs or alcohol, work efficiency, absenteeism, or important relationships 
D)  experiencing psychological discomfort sufficient to cause you to ask friends for advice

Question 15

The REBT explanation of emotional distress is related to the effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​unconscious conflicts. 
B)  gaps in one's experience. 
C)  ​emotional appraisals. 
D)  ​a loss of meaning in one's life. 
A)  ​unconscious conflicts. 
B)  gaps in one's experience. 
C)  ​emotional appraisals. 
D)  ​a loss of meaning in one's life.

Question 16

Your friend is going through a break-up with her boyfriend.Describe how you can best counsel your friend by discussing the nine guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that you should use

Question 17

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)is most closely related to __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  Gestalt 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  existential 
A)  client-centered 
B)  Gestalt 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  existential

Question 18

Explain how you could use self-directed desensitization to alleviate a fear or phobia you are experiencing.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the first step

Question 19

Research shows that most clients feel better after between eight and 21 weekly therapy sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to research, people are less likely to become depressed again if they

Accepted Answer

A)  undergo antidepressant drug treatment. 
B)  have electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  adopt new thinking patterns. 
D)  undergo systematic desensitization. 
A)  undergo antidepressant drug treatment. 
B)  have electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  adopt new thinking patterns. 
D)  undergo systematic desensitization.

When a therapist selects "target behaviors," he or she means that such behaviors are being targeted for

According to Aaron Beck, depressed persons see themselves, the world, and the future in negative terms because of

Which of the following is the most likely outcome for psychotherapy?

In which type of therapy do the clients assume responsibility for solving their own problems, while the therapist assists, but does not guide or give advice?

The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)for the treatment of depression

In the A-B-C analysis of rational-emotive behavior therapy, the letters stand for

Which of the following is a phone service staffed by volunteers, who are trained to provide information concerning a wide range of mental health problems as well as having lists of organizations, services, and other resources in the community where you can go for help?

Brain stimulation therapy involves

Although a person should seek professional help when a significant problem exists, lesser difficulties may be treated by using which of the following on oneself?

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of punishment?

Existential therapy tends to emphasize which of the following?

The trend in treatment known as partial hospitalization has not been shown to be as effective as full hospitalization.

Which of the following is NOT listed by the text as an indication that professional help should be sought regarding one's mental health?

The REBT explanation of emotional distress is related to the effects of

Your friend is going through a break-up with her boyfriend.Describe how you can best counsel your friend by discussing the nine guidelines.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)is most closely related to __________ therapy.

Explain how you could use self-directed desensitization to alleviate a fear or phobia you are experiencing.

Research shows that most clients feel better after between eight and 21 weekly therapy sessions.

According to research, people are less likely to become depressed again if they

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When a therapist selects "target behaviors," he or she means that such behaviors are being targeted for

According to Aaron Beck, depressed persons see themselves, the world, and the future in negative terms because of

Which of the following is the most likely outcome for psychotherapy?

In which type of therapy do the clients assume responsibility for solving their own problems, while the therapist assists, but does not guide or give advice?

The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)for the treatment of depression

In the A-B-C analysis of rational-emotive behavior therapy, the letters stand for

Which of the following is a phone service staffed by volunteers, who are trained to provide information concerning a wide range of mental health problems as well as having lists of organizations, services, and other resources in the community where you can go for help?

Brain stimulation therapy involves

Although a person should seek professional help when a significant problem exists, lesser difficulties may be treated by using which of the following on oneself?

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of punishment?

Existential therapy tends to emphasize which of the following?

The trend in treatment known as partial hospitalization has not been shown to be as effective as full hospitalization.

Which of the following is NOT listed by the text as an indication that professional help should be sought regarding one's mental health?

The REBT explanation of emotional distress is related to the effects of

Your friend is going through a break-up with her boyfriend.Describe how you can best counsel your friend by discussing the nine guidelines.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)is most closely related to __________ therapy.

Explain how you could use self-directed desensitization to alleviate a fear or phobia you are experiencing.

Research shows that most clients feel better after between eight and 21 weekly therapy sessions.

According to research, people are less likely to become depressed again if they

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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