Question 1

Anxiolytics are types of drugs used to reduce hallucinations and delusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the best things you can do when offering support to another person is to give feedback by simply restating what is said, which is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the best things you can...

Question 3

A form of existential therapy known as logotherapy was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Fritz Perls 
B)  Alfred Adler 
C)  Victor Frankl 
D)  Otto Rank 
A)  Fritz Perls 
B)  Alfred Adler 
C)  Victor Frankl 
D)  Otto Rank

Question 4

In locating a therapist, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists can be found by searching for government benefits. 
B)  Crisis hotlines provide information concerning a wide range of mental health problems and also have lists of organizations, services, and other resources in the community where you can go for help. 
C)  Public mental health centers usually provide counseling and therapy services directly, and they can refer you to private therapists. 
D)  Some employers have employee assistance programs that offer confidential free or low-cost therapy for employees. 
A)  Psychologists can be found by searching for government benefits. 
B)  Crisis hotlines provide information concerning a wide range of mental health problems and also have lists of organizations, services, and other resources in the community where you can go for help. 
C)  Public mental health centers usually provide counseling and therapy services directly, and they can refer you to private therapists. 
D)  Some employers have employee assistance programs that offer confidential free or low-cost therapy for employees.

Question 5

EMDR is a behavioral therapy that involves having clients visualize upsetting images, while watching an object, such as a pencil, being moved side-to-side before their eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis simply takes so long that patients improve due to the mere passage of time, that is, they experience a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

spontaneou

Question 7

In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, and attending class. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, and so on. They are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors, such as staying in bed late or fighting. This system is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  a vicarious learning model. 
C)  a token economy. 
D)  a hierarchy of needs. 
A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  a vicarious learning model. 
C)  a token economy. 
D)  a hierarchy of needs.

Question 8

Productive use of conflict is the strength of existential therapy, while observable changes in behavior is the strength of Gestalt therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Aaron Beck, which of the following underlies depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious motives 
B)  unrealistic goals 
C)  irrational fears 
D)  negative, self-defeating thoughts 
A)  unconscious motives 
B)  unrealistic goals 
C)  irrational fears 
D)  negative, self-defeating thoughts

Question 10

Discuss how one should evaluate a therapist, including his or her personal characteristics, the therapeutic alliance established, and the danger signals to watch for in therapy.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that a balanced look

Question 11

Studies indicate that therapy is more successful if the

Accepted Answer

A)  therapist uses only one psychological approach throughout the therapy. 
B)  client trusts and easily relates to the therapist. 
C)  client transfers his or her feelings from significant others to the therapist. 
D)  client develops a dependence on the therapist for guidance. 
A)  therapist uses only one psychological approach throughout the therapy. 
B)  client trusts and easily relates to the therapist. 
C)  client transfers his or her feelings from significant others to the therapist. 
D)  client develops a dependence on the therapist for guidance.

Question 12

You have been urged by friends to consider seeking professional psychological help. You have been so "down" that you have not socialized with friends in over a month and you have missed work several times, which is uncharacteristic of you. Perhaps you should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  having yourself hospitalized to relieve your exhaustion. 
B)  seeking advice from friends on how to eliminate your moodiness. 
C)  going to see a professional counselor. 
D)  doing nothing, because the "blues" tend to run their course, and you are likely to feel better in a few days. 
A)  having yourself hospitalized to relieve your exhaustion. 
B)  seeking advice from friends on how to eliminate your moodiness. 
C)  going to see a professional counselor. 
D)  doing nothing, because the "blues" tend to run their course, and you are likely to feel better in a few days.

Question 13

Therapy provides clients with a new perspective about themselves and their situations and a chance to practice new behaviors

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ativan and Xanax reduce anxiety, tension, and fear by enhancing the effects of GABA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first true psychotherapy was __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first true psychotherapy was __________....

Question 16

Cheryl has been responding to her therapist with hostility during her sessions. Upon further investigation her therapist realized that she was unconsciously projecting her anger and frustration associated with her father onto her therapist. Cheryl is experiencing __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cheryl has been responding to her therapist...

Question 17

Compared to a psychologist, a psychiatrist

Accepted Answer

A)  is able to prescribe drugs in all 50 states within the United States. 
B)  charges lower fees than a psychologist. 
C)  can do psychotherapy, while a psychologist can only counsel. 
D)  relies on psychodynamic techniques, while a psychologist is more client-centered. 
A)  is able to prescribe drugs in all 50 states within the United States. 
B)  charges lower fees than a psychologist. 
C)  can do psychotherapy, while a psychologist can only counsel. 
D)  relies on psychodynamic techniques, while a psychologist is more client-centered.

Question 18

Regarding self-help groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-help groups can add support to other forms of individual professional treatment. 
B)  Self-help groups are often used for specific types of problems, such as eating disorders or alcoholism. 
C)  The two types of self-help groups are sensitivity groups and encounter groups. 
D)  In many instances helping others also serves as therapy for those who give help within a self-help group. 
A)  Self-help groups can add support to other forms of individual professional treatment. 
B)  Self-help groups are often used for specific types of problems, such as eating disorders or alcoholism. 
C)  The two types of self-help groups are sensitivity groups and encounter groups. 
D)  In many instances helping others also serves as therapy for those who give help within a self-help group.

Question 19

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 20

Dr. Bryant is a psychologist. He has his clients sign contracts and gives them "homework," which they must complete and then report the results of at the next session. Dr. Bryant's type of therapy would best be described as __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive 
B)  somatic 
C)  insight 
D)  directive 
A)  supportive 
B)  somatic 
C)  insight 
D)  directive

Anxiolytics are types of drugs used to reduce hallucinations and delusions.

One of the best things you can do when offering support to another person is to give feedback by simply restating what is said, which is called __________.

A form of existential therapy known as logotherapy was developed by

In locating a therapist, which of the following statements is FALSE?

EMDR is a behavioral therapy that involves having clients visualize upsetting images, while watching an object, such as a pencil, being moved side-to-side before their eyes.

Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis simply takes so long that patients improve due to the mere passage of time, that is, they experience a(n) __________.

Productive use of conflict is the strength of existential therapy, while observable changes in behavior is the strength of Gestalt therapy.

According to Aaron Beck, which of the following underlies depression?

Discuss how one should evaluate a therapist, including his or her personal characteristics, the therapeutic alliance established, and the danger signals to watch for in therapy.

Studies indicate that therapy is more successful if the

You have been urged by friends to consider seeking professional psychological help. You have been so "down" that you have not socialized with friends in over a month and you have missed work several times, which is uncharacteristic of you. Perhaps you should consider

Therapy provides clients with a new perspective about themselves and their situations and a chance to practice new behaviors

Ativan and Xanax reduce anxiety, tension, and fear by enhancing the effects of GABA.

The first true psychotherapy was __________.

Cheryl has been responding to her therapist with hostility during her sessions. Upon further investigation her therapist realized that she was unconsciously projecting her anger and frustration associated with her father onto her therapist. Cheryl is experiencing __________.

Compared to a psychologist, a psychiatrist

Regarding self-help groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Dr. Bryant is a psychologist. He has his clients sign contracts and gives them "homework," which they must complete and then report the results of at the next session. Dr. Bryant's type of therapy would best be described as __________ therapy.

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Exam 14: Herapies

Anxiolytics are types of drugs used to reduce hallucinations and delusions.

One of the best things you can do when offering support to another person is to give feedback by simply restating what is said, which is called __________.

A form of existential therapy known as logotherapy was developed by

In locating a therapist, which of the following statements is FALSE?

EMDR is a behavioral therapy that involves having clients visualize upsetting images, while watching an object, such as a pencil, being moved side-to-side before their eyes.

Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis simply takes so long that patients improve due to the mere passage of time, that is, they experience a(n) __________.

Productive use of conflict is the strength of existential therapy, while observable changes in behavior is the strength of Gestalt therapy.

According to Aaron Beck, which of the following underlies depression?

Discuss how one should evaluate a therapist, including his or her personal characteristics, the therapeutic alliance established, and the danger signals to watch for in therapy.

Studies indicate that therapy is more successful if the

You have been urged by friends to consider seeking professional psychological help. You have been so "down" that you have not socialized with friends in over a month and you have missed work several times, which is uncharacteristic of you. Perhaps you should consider

Therapy provides clients with a new perspective about themselves and their situations and a chance to practice new behaviors

Ativan and Xanax reduce anxiety, tension, and fear by enhancing the effects of GABA.

The first true psychotherapy was __________.

Cheryl has been responding to her therapist with hostility during her sessions. Upon further investigation her therapist realized that she was unconsciously projecting her anger and frustration associated with her father onto her therapist. Cheryl is experiencing __________.

Compared to a psychologist, a psychiatrist

Regarding self-help groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Dr. Bryant is a psychologist. He has his clients sign contracts and gives them "homework," which they must complete and then report the results of at the next session. Dr. Bryant's type of therapy would best be described as __________ therapy.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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