Question 1

Regarding therapy and the therapist, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Successful therapists are willing to use whatever method seems helpful to the client. 
B)  The client must develop a dependence on the therapist for the therapy to be successful. 
C)  Effective therapists often talk about their own problems to build rapport with their clients. 
D)  Even if you lose confidence in the therapist or don't relate well to the therapist as a person, it is important not to change therapists or terminate the therapy. 
A)  Successful therapists are willing to use whatever method seems helpful to the client. 
B)  The client must develop a dependence on the therapist for the therapy to be successful. 
C)  Effective therapists often talk about their own problems to build rapport with their clients. 
D)  Even if you lose confidence in the therapist or don't relate well to the therapist as a person, it is important not to change therapists or terminate the therapy.

Question 2

Individuals who work in a near-professional capacity under the supervision of a more highly trained person in providing psychological services are called

Accepted Answer

A)  paraprofessionals. 
B)  psycholinguists. 
C)  psychiatric orderlies. 
D)  psychiatric social workers. 
A)  paraprofessionals. 
B)  psycholinguists. 
C)  psychiatric orderlies. 
D)  psychiatric social workers.

Question 3

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 4

The emotional problem, which Freud called "hysteria," is known today as schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The concept of reciprocal inhibition refers to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  fears can be gradually adapted to new situations. 
B)  the occurrence of one emotional state can prevent the occurrence of another. 
C)  disinhibition works even when a patient vividly imagines steps of the hierarchy. 
D)  punishment inhibits undesirable responses. 
A)  fears can be gradually adapted to new situations. 
B)  the occurrence of one emotional state can prevent the occurrence of another. 
C)  disinhibition works even when a patient vividly imagines steps of the hierarchy. 
D)  punishment inhibits undesirable responses.

Question 6

Under the supervision of Dr. Abbot, Hannah, who is an ex-alcoholic, helps with group counseling for alcoholics and drug addicts at the community mental health center. In her near-professional capacity, Hannah is considered a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the supervision of Dr. Abbot, Hannah,...

Question 7

If your friend is talking about a problem and goes silent, you should immediately start asking your friend questions since pauses longer than three seconds tend to interrupt the flow of ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you set your clock 10 minutes fast, it may be easier to leave the house on time in the morning since your departure is based on the time shown on the clock even though you know it is fast. This illustrates the operant conditioning principle known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you set your clock 10 minutes...

Question 9

Discuss the history of how mental illness has been treated from the Stone Age, through the Middle Ages until Pinel's work in France, including the approaches used and which mental disorders that their "patients" were probably suffering from.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that archaeological

Question 10

Therapies that tend to focus on issues of death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness would be classified as __________ therapies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Therapies that tend to focus on issues...

Question 11

Unlike psychodynamic and humanistic therapies, cognitive therapies usually try to

Accepted Answer

A)  uncover one's "true self" hidden behind a screen of defenses. 
B)  help the client find purpose and meaningfulness in his or her life. 
C)  expand the client's self-awareness and rebuild thinking, feeling, and acting into connected wholes. 
D)  directly change what the client thinks, believes, and feels, and, as a consequence, how he or she acts. 
A)  uncover one's "true self" hidden behind a screen of defenses. 
B)  help the client find purpose and meaningfulness in his or her life. 
C)  expand the client's self-awareness and rebuild thinking, feeling, and acting into connected wholes. 
D)  directly change what the client thinks, believes, and feels, and, as a consequence, how he or she acts.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Internet therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clients can remain anonymous. 
B)  Distance therapy makes therapy available to people who, for a variety of reasons, cannot easily attend traditional face-to-face sessions. 
C)  Psychologists will not be distracted by the client's facial expressions or body language. 
D)  Internet therapy is less expensive than traditional office visits. 
A)  Clients can remain anonymous. 
B)  Distance therapy makes therapy available to people who, for a variety of reasons, cannot easily attend traditional face-to-face sessions. 
C)  Psychologists will not be distracted by the client's facial expressions or body language. 
D)  Internet therapy is less expensive than traditional office visits.

Question 13

Because of high costs and limited insurance coverage, the average patient receives only

Accepted Answer

A)  three therapy sessions after which less than one percent feel better. 
B)  five therapy sessions after which only 20 percent feel better. 
C)  nine therapy sessions after which only 45 percent feel better. 
D)  12 therapy sessions after which about 75 percent feel better. 
A)  three therapy sessions after which less than one percent feel better. 
B)  five therapy sessions after which only 20 percent feel better. 
C)  nine therapy sessions after which only 45 percent feel better. 
D)  12 therapy sessions after which about 75 percent feel better.

Question 14

Psychiatrists are physicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to help Andy see how his words and gestures appear aggressive to others, the therapist in Andy's psychodrama group has Andy join the audience and two other members of the group play Andy and the person he is talking with. This technique is known as the __________ technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to help Andy see how...

Question 16

You are setting up a behavior modification plan for a classroom. In dealing with tattling in this classroom, you will ignore it and in doing so bring about

Accepted Answer

A)  operant shaping. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  respondent aversion. 
D)  token inhibition. 
A)  operant shaping. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  respondent aversion. 
D)  token inhibition.

Question 17

Regarding deep brain stimulation (DBS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The implanted electrodes in DBS will require the patient to have surgery. 
B)  In DBS specific brain regions are targeted and stimulated. 
C)  DBS can be used to treat disorders other than depression, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  DBS is currently the preferred method for treating major mood disorders rather than using drugs. 
A)  The implanted electrodes in DBS will require the patient to have surgery. 
B)  In DBS specific brain regions are targeted and stimulated. 
C)  DBS can be used to treat disorders other than depression, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  DBS is currently the preferred method for treating major mood disorders rather than using drugs.

Question 18

Thomas is a nonprofessional person who has learned basic counseling skills and works at the campus counseling center. Thomas would be considered a(n) __________ counselor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thomas is a nonprofessional person who has...

Question 19

Which of the following is a technique that is designed to help people see themselves more clearly and involves watching your own behavior re-enacted by another group member much like watching a character in a play?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mirror technique 
B)  reciprocal inhibition 
C)  transference 
D)  the somatic technique 
A)  the mirror technique 
B)  reciprocal inhibition 
C)  transference 
D)  the somatic technique

Question 20

Jan likes her psychotherapist and believes that they both agree on the goals for her therapy. Often Jan wants to just engage her therapist in "small talk," but the therapist tends to insist that they stick with the therapy plan. Jan was also surprised that the therapist told her that it was up to her whether she wanted to talk with her friends about what was taking place in therapy. According to your textbook, this therapist

Accepted Answer

A)  should demand that Jan not discuss her therapy with anyone. 
B)  should allow some sessions just to be "small talk" in order to facilitate rapport. 
C)  needs to exert more control over Jan and encourage her to be more dependent on his counsel. 
D)  appears to be a professional psychotherapist. 
A)  should demand that Jan not discuss her therapy with anyone. 
B)  should allow some sessions just to be "small talk" in order to facilitate rapport. 
C)  needs to exert more control over Jan and encourage her to be more dependent on his counsel. 
D)  appears to be a professional psychotherapist.

Regarding therapy and the therapist, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Individuals who work in a near-professional capacity under the supervision of a more highly trained person in providing psychological services are called

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 emotional problem, which Freud called "hysteria," is known today as schizophrenia.

The concept of reciprocal inhibition refers to the fact that

Under the supervision of Dr. Abbot, Hannah, who is an ex-alcoholic, helps with group counseling for alcoholics and drug addicts at the community mental health center. In her near-professional capacity, Hannah is considered a(n) __________.

If your friend is talking about a problem and goes silent, you should immediately start asking your friend questions since pauses longer than three seconds tend to interrupt the flow of ideas.

If you set your clock 10 minutes fast, it may be easier to leave the house on time in the morning since your departure is based on the time shown on the clock even though you know it is fast. This illustrates the operant conditioning principle known as __________.

Discuss the history of how mental illness has been treated from the Stone Age, through the Middle Ages until Pinel's work in France, including the approaches used and which mental disorders that their "patients" were probably suffering from.

Therapies that tend to focus on issues of death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness would be classified as __________ therapies.

Unlike psychodynamic and humanistic therapies, cognitive therapies usually try to

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Internet therapy?

Because of high costs and limited insurance coverage, the average patient receives only

Psychiatrists are physicians.

In order to help Andy see how his words and gestures appear aggressive to others, the therapist in Andy's psychodrama group has Andy join the audience and two other members of the group play Andy and the person he is talking with. This technique is known as the __________ technique.

You are setting up a behavior modification plan for a classroom. In dealing with tattling in this classroom, you will ignore it and in doing so bring about

Regarding deep brain stimulation (DBS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Thomas is a nonprofessional person who has learned basic counseling skills and works at the campus counseling center. Thomas would be considered a(n) __________ counselor.

Which of the following is a technique that is designed to help people see themselves more clearly and involves watching your own behavior re-enacted by another group member much like watching a character in a play?

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Exam 14: Herapies

Regarding therapy and the therapist, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Individuals who work in a near-professional capacity under the supervision of a more highly trained person in providing psychological services are called

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 emotional problem, which Freud called "hysteria," is known today as schizophrenia.

The concept of reciprocal inhibition refers to the fact that

Under the supervision of Dr. Abbot, Hannah, who is an ex-alcoholic, helps with group counseling for alcoholics and drug addicts at the community mental health center. In her near-professional capacity, Hannah is considered a(n) __________.

If your friend is talking about a problem and goes silent, you should immediately start asking your friend questions since pauses longer than three seconds tend to interrupt the flow of ideas.

If you set your clock 10 minutes fast, it may be easier to leave the house on time in the morning since your departure is based on the time shown on the clock even though you know it is fast. This illustrates the operant conditioning principle known as __________.

Discuss the history of how mental illness has been treated from the Stone Age, through the Middle Ages until Pinel's work in France, including the approaches used and which mental disorders that their "patients" were probably suffering from.

Therapies that tend to focus on issues of death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness would be classified as __________ therapies.

Unlike psychodynamic and humanistic therapies, cognitive therapies usually try to

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Internet therapy?

Because of high costs and limited insurance coverage, the average patient receives only

Psychiatrists are physicians.

In order to help Andy see how his words and gestures appear aggressive to others, the therapist in Andy's psychodrama group has Andy join the audience and two other members of the group play Andy and the person he is talking with. This technique is known as the __________ technique.

You are setting up a behavior modification plan for a classroom. In dealing with tattling in this classroom, you will ignore it and in doing so bring about

Regarding deep brain stimulation (DBS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Thomas is a nonprofessional person who has learned basic counseling skills and works at the campus counseling center. Thomas would be considered a(n) __________ counselor.

Which of the following is a technique that is designed to help people see themselves more clearly and involves watching your own behavior re-enacted by another group member much like watching a character in a play?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

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Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

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