Question 1

Common side effects associated with antianxiety drugs include all of the following EXCEPT ​

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) lightheadedness. 
C) muscle tremors. 
D) drowsiness. 
A) depression. 
B) lightheadedness. 
C) muscle tremors. 
D) drowsiness.

Question 2

Overall, there is evidence to justify the conservative use of electroconvulsive shock therapy in treating _____ in patients who have not responded to medication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall, there is evidence to justify the...

Question 3

John suffers from chronic anxiety. He tends to worry constantly and is uncomfortable in a wide variety of situations. He decides to seek therapy. John put considerable thought into what he wants to gain from therapy, believing that if he can learn to calm himself down when he finds himself in anxiety-producing situations (like taking a psychology exam), he will be better able to cope. Based on John's beliefs, he is MOST likely to seek a therapist who emphasizes the _____ therapy approach.

Accepted Answer

A) behavior 
B) biomedical 
C) insight 
D) emotion 
A) behavior 
B) biomedical 
C) insight 
D) emotion

Question 4

No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes, weaknesses or strengths, spiteful behaviors or good deeds, or vengeful feelings or positive emotions, his therapist is very accepting of him as a person. Sam's therapist is showing him ​

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) genuineness. 
C) empathy. 
D) transference. 
A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) genuineness. 
C) empathy. 
D) transference.

Question 5

Compared to traditional antipsychotic drugs, second-generation antipsychotics

Accepted Answer

A) have less risk for tardive dyskinesia. 
B) have less risk of cardiovascular problems. 
C) have more unpleasant side effects. 
D) are less effective. 
A) have less risk for tardive dyskinesia. 
B) have less risk of cardiovascular problems. 
C) have more unpleasant side effects. 
D) are less effective.

Question 6

Two major unanticipated problems that occurred as a result of deinstitutionalization involve ​

Accepted Answer

A) the homeless mentally ill and an increase in domestic violence. 
B) a revolving door population of patients and the homeless mentally ill. 
C) a revolving door population of patients and an increased crime rate. 
D) an increased crime rate and an increase in domestic violence. 
A) the homeless mentally ill and an increase in domestic violence. 
B) a revolving door population of patients and the homeless mentally ill. 
C) a revolving door population of patients and an increased crime rate. 
D) an increased crime rate and an increase in domestic violence.

Question 7

Compared to psychologists, in their provision of therapy, psychiatrists tend to ​

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize biomedical treatments more. 
B) use group therapies more often. 
C) use behavior therapies more often. 
D) spend less time working with severely disturbed patients. 
A) emphasize biomedical treatments more. 
B) use group therapies more often. 
C) use behavior therapies more often. 
D) spend less time working with severely disturbed patients.

Question 8

Today, psychoanalysis is MOST likely to be practiced by

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychologists. 
B) counseling psychologists. 
C) social workers. 
D) psychiatrists. 
A) clinical psychologists. 
B) counseling psychologists. 
C) social workers. 
D) psychiatrists.

Question 9

Which of the following academic degrees is NOT associated with being a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A) M.D. 
B) Ph.D. 
C) Psy.D. 
D) Ed.D. 
A) M.D. 
B) Ph.D. 
C) Psy.D. 
D) Ed.D.

Question 10

Even when a treatment is actually ineffective, people who expect to recover may actually experience a reduction in their symptoms due to the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even when a treatment is actually ineffective,...

Question 11

Which of the following statements about group therapy is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Therapy groups typically consist of 4 to 12 participants. 
B) The therapist often screens out people who are likely to be disruptive. 
C) Group participants essentially function as therapists for each other. 
D) Group therapy is typically more expensive than individual therapy. 
A) Therapy groups typically consist of 4 to 12 participants. 
B) The therapist often screens out people who are likely to be disruptive. 
C) Group participants essentially function as therapists for each other. 
D) Group therapy is typically more expensive than individual therapy.

Question 12

Consistent with the phenomenon of regression toward the mean, you would expect that the person who receives the highest grade in the class on the first psychology exam

Accepted Answer

A) will get the highest grade in the class on their first economics exam. 
B) will get the highest grade in the class on the second psychology exam. 
C) will get a high grade, but probably not the highest, on the second psychology exam. 
D) will get a below average grade on the second psychology exam. 
A) will get the highest grade in the class on their first economics exam. 
B) will get the highest grade in the class on the second psychology exam. 
C) will get a high grade, but probably not the highest, on the second psychology exam. 
D) will get a below average grade on the second psychology exam.

Question 13

The theoretical difference between a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist is that

Accepted Answer

A) the clinical psychologist has a doctorate; the counseling psychologist has a master's degree. 
B) the clinical psychologist specializes in the treatment of mental disorders; the counseling psychologist specializes in the treatment of everyday adjustment problems. 
C) only the clinical psychologist can prescribe drugs. 
D) clinical psychologists are trained to provide behavior therapy; counseling psychologists are trained to provide insight therapy. 
A) the clinical psychologist has a doctorate; the counseling psychologist has a master's degree. 
B) the clinical psychologist specializes in the treatment of mental disorders; the counseling psychologist specializes in the treatment of everyday adjustment problems. 
C) only the clinical psychologist can prescribe drugs. 
D) clinical psychologists are trained to provide behavior therapy; counseling psychologists are trained to provide insight therapy.

Question 14

The principles of classical and operant conditioning and observational learning are used by ​

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalysts. 
B) biomedical therapists. 
C) behavior therapists. 
D) client-centered therapists. 
A) psychoanalysts. 
B) biomedical therapists. 
C) behavior therapists. 
D) client-centered therapists.

Question 15

_____ involve confronting feared situations to learn that they are harmless.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involve confronting feared situations to learn...

Question 16

Critics suggest that the negative effects of psychiatric drugs are not fully appreciated because the pharmaceutical industry has gained undue influence over ​

Accepted Answer

A) marketing of psychiatric drugs. 
B) physicians who prescribe psychiatric drugs. 
C) publicity concerning psychiatric drugs. 
D) research concerning psychiatric drugs. 
A) marketing of psychiatric drugs. 
B) physicians who prescribe psychiatric drugs. 
C) publicity concerning psychiatric drugs. 
D) research concerning psychiatric drugs.

Question 17

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs appear to increase patients' vulnerability to ​

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes and cardiovascular problems. 
B) tardive dyskinesia. 
C) depression. 
D) insomnia and hyperactivity. 
A) diabetes and cardiovascular problems. 
B) tardive dyskinesia. 
C) depression. 
D) insomnia and hyperactivity.

Question 18

Lange tells his therapist, "My whole world is a mess, and nobody cares for me or is concerned about what happens to me." Lange's therapist knows that he has many friends who are concerned about him, but she tells him, "I understand why you might feel that way right now, and it must be difficult for you to deal with your feelings of abandonment." In this interaction, Lange's therapist is displaying the quality that Carl Rogers termed ​

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) genuineness. 
C) clarification. 
D) empathy. 
A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) genuineness. 
C) clarification. 
D) empathy.

Question 19

According to Freud, the events in dreams ​

Accepted Answer

A) have no connection to the client's real life and thus are irrelevant in therapy. 
B) are symbolic representations of recent events in the client's life. 
C) need to be analyzed by the therapist and interpreted for the client. 
D) are logical interpretations of random neural activation. 
A) have no connection to the client's real life and thus are irrelevant in therapy. 
B) are symbolic representations of recent events in the client's life. 
C) need to be analyzed by the therapist and interpreted for the client. 
D) are logical interpretations of random neural activation.

Question 20

Improved communication skills are MOST relevant to

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalysis. 
B) couples and family therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) aversion therapy. 
A) psychoanalysis. 
B) couples and family therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) aversion therapy.

Common side effects associated with antianxiety drugs include all of the following EXCEPT

Overall, there is evidence to justify the conservative use of electroconvulsive shock therapy in treating _____ in patients who have not responded to medication.

No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes, weaknesses or strengths, spiteful behaviors or good deeds, or vengeful feelings or positive emotions, his therapist is very accepting of him as a person. Sam's therapist is showing him

Compared to traditional antipsychotic drugs, second-generation antipsychotics

Two major unanticipated problems that occurred as a result of deinstitutionalization involve

Compared to psychologists, in their provision of therapy, psychiatrists tend to

Today, psychoanalysis is MOST likely to be practiced by

Which of the following academic degrees is NOT associated with being a psychologist?

Even when a treatment is actually ineffective, people who expect to recover may actually experience a reduction in their symptoms due to the _____.

Which of the following statements about group therapy is LEAST accurate?

Consistent with the phenomenon of regression toward the mean, you would expect that the person who receives the highest grade in the class on the first psychology exam

The theoretical difference between a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist is that

The principles of classical and operant conditioning and observational learning are used by

_____ involve confronting feared situations to learn that they are harmless.

Critics suggest that the negative effects of psychiatric drugs are not fully appreciated because the pharmaceutical industry has gained undue influence over

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs appear to increase patients' vulnerability to

According to Freud, the events in dreams

Improved communication skills are MOST relevant to

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Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Common side effects associated with antianxiety drugs include all of the following EXCEPT ​

Overall, there is evidence to justify the conservative use of electroconvulsive shock therapy in treating _____ in patients who have not responded to medication.

No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes, weaknesses or strengths, spiteful behaviors or good deeds, or vengeful feelings or positive emotions, his therapist is very accepting of him as a person. Sam's therapist is showing him ​

Compared to traditional antipsychotic drugs, second-generation antipsychotics

Two major unanticipated problems that occurred as a result of deinstitutionalization involve ​

Compared to psychologists, in their provision of therapy, psychiatrists tend to ​

Today, psychoanalysis is MOST likely to be practiced by

Which of the following academic degrees is NOT associated with being a psychologist?

Even when a treatment is actually ineffective, people who expect to recover may actually experience a reduction in their symptoms due to the _____.

Which of the following statements about group therapy is LEAST accurate?

Consistent with the phenomenon of regression toward the mean, you would expect that the person who receives the highest grade in the class on the first psychology exam

The theoretical difference between a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist is that

The principles of classical and operant conditioning and observational learning are used by ​

_____ involve confronting feared situations to learn that they are harmless.

Critics suggest that the negative effects of psychiatric drugs are not fully appreciated because the pharmaceutical industry has gained undue influence over ​

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs appear to increase patients' vulnerability to ​

According to Freud, the events in dreams ​

Improved communication skills are MOST relevant to

The Evolution of Psychology

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development Across the Life Span

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Common side effects associated with antianxiety drugs include all of the following EXCEPT

No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes, weaknesses or strengths, spiteful behaviors or good deeds, or vengeful feelings or positive emotions, his therapist is very accepting of him as a person. Sam's therapist is showing him

Two major unanticipated problems that occurred as a result of deinstitutionalization involve

Compared to psychologists, in their provision of therapy, psychiatrists tend to

The principles of classical and operant conditioning and observational learning are used by

Critics suggest that the negative effects of psychiatric drugs are not fully appreciated because the pharmaceutical industry has gained undue influence over

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs appear to increase patients' vulnerability to

According to Freud, the events in dreams