Question 1

If ignoring children's temper tantrums causes them to cease, a psychologist would call this effect negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carla believes that anyone who belongs to "her" political party is a "good, trustworthy" person, while anyone who belongs to the other party is "bad and untrustworthy." When her best friend tells Carla that she is voting for the other party, Carla becomes very upset and cannot believe that her best friend would be so disloyal to her. According to Aaron Beck, Carla is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) overgeneralization. 
B) selective perception. 
C) all-or-nothing thinking. 
D) incomplete rationalization. 
A) overgeneralization. 
B) selective perception. 
C) all-or-nothing thinking. 
D) incomplete rationalization.

Question 3

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 4

According to your text, which of the following factors would be considered the most important in being an effective therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) extensive training in counseling and\or psychotherapy 
B) thorough knowledge of the individual involved 
C) the personal characteristics of warmth, integrity, sincerity, and empathy 
D) a network of professional contacts in the helping professions 
A) extensive training in counseling and\or psychotherapy 
B) thorough knowledge of the individual involved 
C) the personal characteristics of warmth, integrity, sincerity, and empathy 
D) a network of professional contacts in the helping professions

Question 5

Describe and provide examples of the three distortions in thinking that underlie depression, according to Aaron Beck.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include a description of Aar

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

Accepted Answer

A) increased sensitivity and trust 
B) increased self-awareness and self-control 
C) increased dependence on other people 
D) increased fulfillment and satisfaction in work 
A) increased sensitivity and trust 
B) increased self-awareness and self-control 
C) increased dependence on other people 
D) increased fulfillment and satisfaction in work

Question 7

The key feature of any successful therapy, whether traditional or distance therapy, is the

Accepted Answer

A) establishment of an effective relationship between therapist and client. 
B) therapy placebo effect. 
C) occurrence of spontaneous remissions. 
D) skill and knowledge of the therapist. 
A) establishment of an effective relationship between therapist and client. 
B) therapy placebo effect. 
C) occurrence of spontaneous remissions. 
D) skill and knowledge of the therapist.

Question 8

Which of the following allows therapy to be conducted in a more controlled setting and provides individuals with the opportunity to take a break from self-destructive behavior patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) logotherapy 
B) deinstitutionalization 
C) mental hospitalization 
D) pharmacotherapy 
A) logotherapy 
B) deinstitutionalization 
C) mental hospitalization 
D) pharmacotherapy

Question 9

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 10

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 11

The main emphasis of Gestalt therapy is

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) immediate awareness of thoughts and feelings. 
C) challenging irrational beliefs. 
D) uncovering the unconscious. 
A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) immediate awareness of thoughts and feelings. 
C) challenging irrational beliefs. 
D) uncovering the unconscious.

Question 12

Describe the humanistic therapies of existential therapy, including logotherapy, and Gestalt therapy, and explain how each differs from client-centered therapy.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that existential the

Question 13

When a response is followed by a reward, this response will occur more often. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) stimulus control. 
B) time out. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) situationally controlled. 
A) stimulus control. 
B) time out. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) situationally controlled.

Question 14

Katie is very afraid of deep water. According to behavior therapists, the best way to alleviate Katie's fear is to

Accepted Answer

A) throw her into the deep end of the pool. 
B) help her relax while she gradually becomes accustomed to deeper water. 
C) explore how she originally became afraid of water. 
D) substitute more rational thoughts for her distorted obsessive thoughts about drowning. 
A) throw her into the deep end of the pool. 
B) help her relax while she gradually becomes accustomed to deeper water. 
C) explore how she originally became afraid of water. 
D) substitute more rational thoughts for her distorted obsessive thoughts about drowning.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance 
B) respect and genuineness 
C) helping to establish blame 
D) paraphrasing and reflecting 
A) acceptance 
B) respect and genuineness 
C) helping to establish blame 
D) paraphrasing and reflecting

Question 16

Jan and Pam are hoarders with each of their homes crammed with things acquired over two decades. Both ladies go into therapy. Jan's therapist helps Jan to better understand why she began collecting stuff, while Pam's therapist helps her to actively change her thoughts and beliefs about hoarding. The two ladies each went to which type of therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) Jan went to a behavioral therapist, while Pam went to a humanistic therapist. 
B) Jan went to cognitive therapist, while Pam went to a behavioral therapist. 
C) Jan went to a humanistic therapist, while Pam went to a cognitive therapist. 
D) Jan went to a cognitive therapist, while Pam went to a psychodynamic therapist. 
A) Jan went to a behavioral therapist, while Pam went to a humanistic therapist. 
B) Jan went to cognitive therapist, while Pam went to a behavioral therapist. 
C) Jan went to a humanistic therapist, while Pam went to a cognitive therapist. 
D) Jan went to a cognitive therapist, while Pam went to a psychodynamic therapist.

Question 17

When Marco was describing his dream, he stopped at one point, seemed a bit upset, and then told the therapist that he could not remember any more and said, "Besides, this dream analysis is really silly anyway." Marco's therapist will most likely pay careful attention to these thoughts that Marco was unwilling to discuss. This technique of psychoanalysis is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) analysis of transference. 
B) analysis of resistance. 
C) covert sensitization. 
D) reciprocal inhibition. 
A) analysis of transference. 
B) analysis of resistance. 
C) covert sensitization. 
D) reciprocal inhibition.

Question 18

If you have a specific phobia, a behavioral therapist would most likely use which of the following to treat it?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) aversion therapy 
C) covert sensitization 
D) logotherapy 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) aversion therapy 
C) covert sensitization 
D) logotherapy

Question 19

Rogers theorized that a person will gradually discover solutions to their life's problems if they are armed with

Accepted Answer

A) adequate defense mechanisms. 
B) the ability to make courageous choices in life. 
C) a realistic self-image and greater self-acceptance. 
D) an understanding of their unconscious drives and motives. 
A) adequate defense mechanisms. 
B) the ability to make courageous choices in life. 
C) a realistic self-image and greater self-acceptance. 
D) an understanding of their unconscious drives and motives.

Question 20

Describe the four core features offered by effective therapy, and explain why each is important.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that perhaps more th

If ignoring children's temper tantrums causes them to cease, a psychologist would call this effect negative reinforcement.

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

According to your text, which of the following factors would be considered the most important in being an effective therapist?

Describe and provide examples of the three distortions in thinking that underlie depression, according to Aaron Beck.

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

The key feature of any successful therapy, whether traditional or distance therapy, is the

Which of the following allows therapy to be conducted in a more controlled setting and provides individuals with the opportunity to take a break from self-destructive behavior patterns?

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

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

The main emphasis of Gestalt therapy is

Describe the humanistic therapies of existential therapy, including logotherapy, and Gestalt therapy, and explain how each differs from client-centered therapy.

When a response is followed by a reward, this response will occur more often. This illustrates

Katie is very afraid of deep water. According to behavior therapists, the best way to alleviate Katie's fear is to

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

If you have a specific phobia, a behavioral therapist would most likely use which of the following to treat it?

Rogers theorized that a person will gradually discover solutions to their life's problems if they are armed with

Describe the four core features offered by effective therapy, and explain why each is important.

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Exam 15: Therapies

If ignoring children's temper tantrums causes them to cease, a psychologist would call this effect negative reinforcement.

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

According to your text, which of the following factors would be considered the most important in being an effective therapist?

Describe and provide examples of the three distortions in thinking that underlie depression, according to Aaron Beck.

Which of the following is NOT an element of positive mental health?

The key feature of any successful therapy, whether traditional or distance therapy, is the

Which of the following allows therapy to be conducted in a more controlled setting and provides individuals with the opportunity to take a break from self-destructive behavior patterns?

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

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

The main emphasis of Gestalt therapy is

Describe the humanistic therapies of existential therapy, including logotherapy, and Gestalt therapy, and explain how each differs from client-centered therapy.

When a response is followed by a reward, this response will occur more often. This illustrates

Katie is very afraid of deep water. According to behavior therapists, the best way to alleviate Katie's fear is to

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

If you have a specific phobia, a behavioral therapist would most likely use which of the following to treat it?

Rogers theorized that a person will gradually discover solutions to their life's problems if they are armed with

Describe the four core features offered by effective therapy, and explain why each is important.

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

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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