Question 1

With respect to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which of the following statements is true

Accepted Answer

A) It has few, if any, cognitive side effects. 
B) Its use has largely ceased in recent decades. 
C) Its practice has remained largely unchanged since the 1930s. 
D) It is very effective, at least in the short term 
A) It has few, if any, cognitive side effects. 
B) Its use has largely ceased in recent decades. 
C) Its practice has remained largely unchanged since the 1930s. 
D) It is very effective, at least in the short term

Question 2

Which of the following professionals has an MD

Accepted Answer

A) a psychiatrist 
B) a clinical psychologist 
C) a psychiatric nurse 
D) a social worker 
A) a psychiatrist 
B) a clinical psychologist 
C) a psychiatric nurse 
D) a social worker

Question 3

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an example of a _______ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an example of...

Question 4

Therapies that are known to be effective on the basis of research are termed ___________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) clinically significant 
B) eclectic 
C) outcome validated 
D) empirically supported 
A) clinically significant 
B) eclectic 
C) outcome validated 
D) empirically supported

Question 5

Placebo effects account for much of the improvement seen among psychotherapy clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The __________ is a statistical measure of the effectiveness of psychological treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) effect size 
B) outcome index 
C) validity coefficient 
D) clinical correlation 
A) effect size 
B) outcome index 
C) validity coefficient 
D) clinical correlation

Question 7

In psychodynamic theory, the firewalls and encryptions that make it

Accepted Answer

A) resistance processes 
B) neurotic impulses 
C) defense mechanisms 
D) transference complexes 
A) resistance processes 
B) neurotic impulses 
C) defense mechanisms 
D) transference complexes

Question 8

Lithium carbonate is 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 9

The course of treatment is shorter in today's psychodynamic therapy than in traditional psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"Some people are perfect! Why can't I be perfect Why is everything I do wrong" A ________ therapist might encourage a client to change such irrational thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) rational emotive 
B) behavioral 
C) humanistic 
D) psychodynamic 
A) rational emotive 
B) behavioral 
C) humanistic 
D) psychodynamic

Question 11

Ellis' ________ therapy is aimed at challenging the flaws in a client's thinking.

Accepted Answer

rational e

Question 12

Which of the following are examples of therapies that represent the social component of the bio-psycho-social model of illness

Accepted Answer

A) secondary prevention programs 
B) couples therapy 
C) group therapy 
D) All of the above are examples of the social component 
A) secondary prevention programs 
B) couples therapy 
C) group therapy 
D) All of the above are examples of the social component

Question 13

In person-centered therapy, the therapist:

Accepted Answer

A) explores the client's sexual history 
B) uses reinforcement and punishment to modify the client's actions 
C) silently writes notes on a small pad 
D) attempts to provide unconditional positive regard 
A) explores the client's sexual history 
B) uses reinforcement and punishment to modify the client's actions 
C) silently writes notes on a small pad 
D) attempts to provide unconditional positive regard

Question 14

Concerning the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs, which of the following statements is true

Accepted Answer

A) The average effect size of such drugs is around .30; however, the effect size varies widely across the different antidepressants. 
B) The average effect size of such drugs is around .30; the effect size varies little from one antidepressant to another. 
C) The average effect size of such drugs is around .50; however, the effect size varies widely across the different antidepressants. 
D) The average effect size of such drugs is around .50; the effect size varies little from one antidepressant to another. 
A) The average effect size of such drugs is around .30; however, the effect size varies widely across the different antidepressants. 
B) The average effect size of such drugs is around .30; the effect size varies little from one antidepressant to another. 
C) The average effect size of such drugs is around .50; however, the effect size varies widely across the different antidepressants. 
D) The average effect size of such drugs is around .50; the effect size varies little from one antidepressant to another.

Question 15

Which alternative best captures the typical sequence of steps in psychological treatment, from first to last

Accepted Answer

A) treatment $\rightarrow$diagnosis $\rightarrow$ assessment 
B) diagnosis $\rightarrow$ treatment $\rightarrow$ assessment 
C) assessment $\rightarrow$ diagnosis $\rightarrow$treatment 
D) assessment $\rightarrow$ treatment $\rightarrow$diagnosis 
A) treatment $\rightarrow$diagnosis $\rightarrow$ assessment 
B) diagnosis $\rightarrow$ treatment $\rightarrow$ assessment 
C) assessment $\rightarrow$ diagnosis $\rightarrow$treatment 
D) assessment $\rightarrow$ treatment $\rightarrow$diagnosis

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the side effects of psychostimulants

Accepted Answer

A) irritability 
B) sleep disturbances 
C) increased appetite 
D) weight loss 
A) irritability 
B) sleep disturbances 
C) increased appetite 
D) weight loss

Question 17

Which therapist is correctly labeled with the treatment approach she seems to reflect

Accepted Answer

A) Dr.Coates primarily prescribes psychotropic drugs-biomedical 
B) Dr.Donnelly encourages the development of more realistic thought processes in his clients-psychological 
C) Dr.Pugliese tries to shape new, more adaptive behaviors in his clients-social 
D) Only A and B are correctly matched 
A) Dr.Coates primarily prescribes psychotropic drugs-biomedical 
B) Dr.Donnelly encourages the development of more realistic thought processes in his clients-psychological 
C) Dr.Pugliese tries to shape new, more adaptive behaviors in his clients-social 
D) Only A and B are correctly matched

Question 18

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes, Jerome suddenly becomes upset and changes the subject. Jerome is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) transference 
C) a latent conflict 
D) the Oedipus complex 
A) resistance 
B) transference 
C) a latent conflict 
D) the Oedipus complex

Question 19

Which of the following procedures are used in cognitive therapy

Accepted Answer

A) The client is confronted with the object of his or her phobia. 
B) The client is helped to identify incorrect or distorted beliefs. 
C) An unpleasant stimulus is paired with an undesirable behavior of the client. 
D) Computer-generated, lifelike images are often used. 
A) The client is confronted with the object of his or her phobia. 
B) The client is helped to identify incorrect or distorted beliefs. 
C) An unpleasant stimulus is paired with an undesirable behavior of the client. 
D) Computer-generated, lifelike images are often used.

Question 20

Psychodynamic therapy involves:

Accepted Answer

A) the use of drugs and medical procedures 
B) considering the past experiences of the person who is in treatment 
C) behavior modification techniques 
D) an attempt to challenge the patient's current thinking patterns 
A) the use of drugs and medical procedures 
B) considering the past experiences of the person who is in treatment 
C) behavior modification techniques 
D) an attempt to challenge the patient's current thinking patterns

With respect to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which of the following statements is true

Which of the following professionals has an MD

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an example of a _______ group.

Therapies that are known to be effective on the basis of research are termed ___________ therapies.

Placebo effects account for much of the improvement seen among psychotherapy clients.

The __________ is a statistical measure of the effectiveness of psychological treatment.

In psychodynamic theory, the firewalls and encryptions that make it

Lithium carbonate is used to treat which of the following disorders

The course of treatment is shorter in today's psychodynamic therapy than in traditional psychoanalysis.

"Some people are perfect! Why can't I be perfect Why is everything I do wrong" A ________ therapist might encourage a client to change such irrational thoughts.

Ellis' ________ therapy is aimed at challenging the flaws in a client's thinking.

Which of the following are examples of therapies that represent the social component of the bio-psycho-social model of illness

In person-centered therapy, the therapist:

Concerning the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs, which of the following statements is true

Which alternative best captures the typical sequence of steps in psychological treatment, from first to last

Which of the following is NOT one of the side effects of psychostimulants

Which therapist is correctly labeled with the treatment approach she seems to reflect

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes, Jerome suddenly becomes upset and changes the subject. Jerome is exhibiting:

Which of the following procedures are used in cognitive therapy

Psychodynamic therapy involves:

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

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Exam 14: Treating Psychological Disorders

With respect to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which of the following statements is true

Which of the following professionals has an MD

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an example of a _______ group.

Therapies that are known to be effective on the basis of research are termed ___________ therapies.

Placebo effects account for much of the improvement seen among psychotherapy clients.

The __________ is a statistical measure of the effectiveness of psychological treatment.

In psychodynamic theory, the firewalls and encryptions that make it

Lithium carbonate is used to treat which of the following disorders

The course of treatment is shorter in today's psychodynamic therapy than in traditional psychoanalysis.

"Some people are perfect! Why can't I be perfect Why is everything I do wrong" A ________ therapist might encourage a client to change such irrational thoughts.

Ellis' ________ therapy is aimed at challenging the flaws in a client's thinking.

Which of the following are examples of therapies that represent the social component of the bio-psycho-social model of illness

In person-centered therapy, the therapist:

Concerning the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs, which of the following statements is true

Which alternative best captures the typical sequence of steps in psychological treatment, from first to last

Which of the following is NOT one of the side effects of psychostimulants

Which therapist is correctly labeled with the treatment approach she seems to reflect

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes, Jerome suddenly becomes upset and changes the subject. Jerome is exhibiting:

Which of the following procedures are used in cognitive therapy

Psychodynamic therapy involves:

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