Question 1

According to your text, which type(s) of psychotropic medication(s) are especially ill-advised for pregnant clients

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines 
B) psychostimulants 
C) SSRIs 
D) both A and C 
A) benzodiazepines 
B) psychostimulants 
C) SSRIs 
D) both A and C

Question 2

Since the advent of federal legislation in the 1970s, blood-lead levels among children have fallen by about _____%.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 80 
A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 80

Question 3

Which of the following procedures are used in systematic desensitization

Accepted Answer

A) The object of the phobia is removed from the situation. 
B) The client is helped to identify incorrect or distorted beliefs. 
C) The client images the feared object while trying to relax. 
D) The client reconsiders his or her past experiences. 
A) The object of the phobia is removed from the situation. 
B) The client is helped to identify incorrect or distorted beliefs. 
C) The client images the feared object while trying to relax. 
D) The client reconsiders his or her past experiences.

Question 4

Dr. Rhodes is trying to help a client think differently, in more realistic and less anxiety-provoking ways. Dr. Rhodes is practicing _________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

cognitive/

Question 5

A hierarchy of fears may be used in:

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive therapy 
B) systematic desensitization 
C) flooding 
D) humanistic therapy 
A) cognitive therapy 
B) systematic desensitization 
C) flooding 
D) humanistic therapy

Question 6

The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was _________; it was used to treat _________.

Accepted Answer

A) lithium; bipolar disorder 
B) lithium; schizophrenia 
C) chlorpromazine; bipolar disorder 
D) chlorpromazine; schizophrenia 
A) lithium; bipolar disorder 
B) lithium; schizophrenia 
C) chlorpromazine; bipolar disorder 
D) chlorpromazine; schizophrenia

Question 7

A research technique in which the results of many studies are combined is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) matrix analysis 
B) factor analysis 
C) meta-analysis 
D) correlational analysis 
A) matrix analysis 
B) factor analysis 
C) meta-analysis 
D) correlational analysis

Question 8

Psychostimulants are often prescribed to treat ADHD. How does the effect of psychostimulants on the activity level of ADHD patients vary with the size of the dose

Accepted Answer

A) Psychostimulants decrease the activity level of these patients regardless of the size of the dose. 
B) Psychostimulants increase the activity level of these patients regardless of the size of the dose. 
C) Small doses of psychostimulants have no effect on the activity level of these patients.Large doses decrease it. 
D) Small doses of psychostimulants decrease the activity level of these patients.Large doses increase it. 
A) Psychostimulants decrease the activity level of these patients regardless of the size of the dose. 
B) Psychostimulants increase the activity level of these patients regardless of the size of the dose. 
C) Small doses of psychostimulants have no effect on the activity level of these patients.Large doses decrease it. 
D) Small doses of psychostimulants decrease the activity level of these patients.Large doses increase it.

Question 9

Primary prevention programs are aimed at all the members of a community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In psychodynamic therapy, what is transference

Accepted Answer

A) the transfer of a learned response from one task to another similar task 
B) the transfer of irrational cognitions to the self 
C) the transfer of strong feelings about parents or authority figures to a psychoanalyst 
D) a behavioral technique invented to facilitate the transfer of learned behaviors from the session to the outside world 
A) the transfer of a learned response from one task to another similar task 
B) the transfer of irrational cognitions to the self 
C) the transfer of strong feelings about parents or authority figures to a psychoanalyst 
D) a behavioral technique invented to facilitate the transfer of learned behaviors from the session to the outside world

Question 11

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy

Accepted Answer

A) Psychoanalysis is related to psychodynamic therapy. 
B) Psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis are opposing forms of treatment. 
C) Psychoanalysis is a synonym for psychodynamic therapy. 
D) Psychodynamic therapy is just one form of psychoanalysis. 
A) Psychoanalysis is related to psychodynamic therapy. 
B) Psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis are opposing forms of treatment. 
C) Psychoanalysis is a synonym for psychodynamic therapy. 
D) Psychodynamic therapy is just one form of psychoanalysis.

Question 12

Which alternative correctly identifies one of the variables in a typical outcome research study

Accepted Answer

A) dependent variable - the type of treatment clients receive 
B) independent variable- the type of treatment clients receive 
C) outcome variable- an assessment of the benefit to clients 
D) outcome variable - the clients' prior medical histories 
A) dependent variable - the type of treatment clients receive 
B) independent variable- the type of treatment clients receive 
C) outcome variable- an assessment of the benefit to clients 
D) outcome variable - the clients' prior medical histories

Question 13

Person-centered therapy is a specific type of ________ therapy. It is associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic; Aaron Beck 
B) psychodynamic; Carl Rogers 
C) humanistic; Aaron Beck 
D) humanistic; Carl Rogers 
A) psychodynamic; Aaron Beck 
B) psychodynamic; Carl Rogers 
C) humanistic; Aaron Beck 
D) humanistic; Carl Rogers

Question 14

Dr. Andersen attempts to bring about personal growth by using communication to develop insight. Dr. Bradley attempts to improve psychological functioning through the use of medication. Dr. Andersen practices _________; Dr. Bradley, ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) psychotherapy; psychoanalysis 
B) psychotherapy; biomedical therapy 
C) psychoanalysis; biotherapy 
D) psychotherapy; gene therapy 
A) psychotherapy; psychoanalysis 
B) psychotherapy; biomedical therapy 
C) psychoanalysis; biotherapy 
D) psychotherapy; gene therapy

Question 15

In __________ psychotherapy, therapists use the research literature to find the best way to treat a specific disorder; using a(n) _________ approach, therapists blend a variety of techniques to treat an individual's disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) eclectic; meta-analytic 
B) empirically supported; eclectic 
C) meta-analytic; eclectic 
D) empirically supported; meta-analytic 
A) eclectic; meta-analytic 
B) empirically supported; eclectic 
C) meta-analytic; eclectic 
D) empirically supported; meta-analytic

Question 16

Psychostimulants are used to treat which of the following disorders

Accepted Answer

A) ADHD 
B) Mood disorders 
C) Bipolar disorders 
D) Anxiety disorders 
A) ADHD 
B) Mood disorders 
C) Bipolar disorders 
D) Anxiety disorders

Question 17

Studies that assess the effectiveness of medical treatments are termed ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) treatment studies 
B) clinical assessments 
C) significance tests 
D) outcome research 
A) treatment studies 
B) clinical assessments 
C) significance tests 
D) outcome research

Question 18

Twelve-step groups like AA are examples of group therapy in action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which brand of psychoactive drug is correctly matched with the disorder it is intended to treat

Accepted Answer

A) Valium - depression 
B) Adderall - anxiety disorders 
C) Lithobid - bipolar disorder 
D) Risperdal - ADHD 
A) Valium - depression 
B) Adderall - anxiety disorders 
C) Lithobid - bipolar disorder 
D) Risperdal - ADHD

Question 20

Recall the terminology of classical conditioning. In systematic desensitization, relaxation is best seen as a:

Accepted Answer

A) CS 
B) CR 
C) US 
D) UR 
A) CS 
B) CR 
C) US 
D) UR

According to your text, which type(s) of psychotropic medication(s) are especially ill-advised for pregnant clients

Since the advent of federal legislation in the 1970s, blood-lead levels among children have fallen by about _____%.

Which of the following procedures are used in systematic desensitization

Dr. Rhodes is trying to help a client think differently, in more realistic and less anxiety-provoking ways. Dr. Rhodes is practicing _________ therapy.

A hierarchy of fears may be used in:

The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was _; it was used to treat _.

A research technique in which the results of many studies are combined is known as:

Psychostimulants are often prescribed to treat ADHD. How does the effect of psychostimulants on the activity level of ADHD patients vary with the size of the dose

Primary prevention programs are aimed at all the members of a community.

In psychodynamic therapy, what is transference

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy

Which alternative correctly identifies one of the variables in a typical outcome research study

Person-centered therapy is a specific type of therapy. It is associated with _.

Dr. Andersen attempts to bring about personal growth by using communication to develop insight. Dr. Bradley attempts to improve psychological functioning through the use of medication. Dr. Andersen practices _; Dr. Bradley, ___.

In __ psychotherapy, therapists use the research literature to find the best way to treat a specific disorder; using a(n) _ approach, therapists blend a variety of techniques to treat an individual's disorder.

Psychostimulants are used to treat which of the following disorders

Studies that assess the effectiveness of medical treatments are termed ___________.

Twelve-step groups like AA are examples of group therapy in action.

Which brand of psychoactive drug is correctly matched with the disorder it is intended to treat

Recall the terminology of classical conditioning. In systematic desensitization, relaxation is best seen as a:

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According to your text, which type(s) of psychotropic medication(s) are especially ill-advised for pregnant clients

Since the advent of federal legislation in the 1970s, blood-lead levels among children have fallen by about _____%.

Which of the following procedures are used in systematic desensitization

Dr. Rhodes is trying to help a client think differently, in more realistic and less anxiety-provoking ways. Dr. Rhodes is practicing _________ therapy.

A hierarchy of fears may be used in:

The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was _________; it was used to treat _________.

A research technique in which the results of many studies are combined is known as:

Psychostimulants are often prescribed to treat ADHD. How does the effect of psychostimulants on the activity level of ADHD patients vary with the size of the dose

Primary prevention programs are aimed at all the members of a community.

In psychodynamic therapy, what is transference

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy

Which alternative correctly identifies one of the variables in a typical outcome research study

Person-centered therapy is a specific type of ________ therapy. It is associated with _________.

Dr. Andersen attempts to bring about personal growth by using communication to develop insight. Dr. Bradley attempts to improve psychological functioning through the use of medication. Dr. Andersen practices _________; Dr. Bradley, ___________.

In __________ psychotherapy, therapists use the research literature to find the best way to treat a specific disorder; using a(n) _________ approach, therapists blend a variety of techniques to treat an individual's disorder.

Psychostimulants are used to treat which of the following disorders

Studies that assess the effectiveness of medical treatments are termed ___________.

Twelve-step groups like AA are examples of group therapy in action.

Which brand of psychoactive drug is correctly matched with the disorder it is intended to treat

Recall the terminology of classical conditioning. In systematic desensitization, relaxation is best seen as a:

Introducing Psychology

Psychological Science

Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Sensing and Perceiving

States of Consciousness

Growing and Developing

Learning

Remembering and Judging

Intelligence and Language

Emotions and Motivations

Psychology in Our Social Lives

Personality

Defining Psychological Disorders

Filters

The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was _; it was used to treat _.

Person-centered therapy is a specific type of therapy. It is associated with _.

Dr. Andersen attempts to bring about personal growth by using communication to develop insight. Dr. Bradley attempts to improve psychological functioning through the use of medication. Dr. Andersen practices _; Dr. Bradley, ___.

In __ psychotherapy, therapists use the research literature to find the best way to treat a specific disorder; using a(n) _ approach, therapists blend a variety of techniques to treat an individual's disorder.