Question 1

The first part of CBT, the "cognitive" part, consists of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing and keeping track of thoughts 
B)  identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities 
C)  changing maladaptive thought patterns 
D)  identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities 
A)  recognizing and keeping track of thoughts 
B)  identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities 
C)  changing maladaptive thought patterns 
D)  identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities

Question 2

Define psychoanalysis, and describe the five major methods used in this type of therapy.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is a form of therapy that

Question 3

According to your textbook, family therapy is useful in treating patients with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  anxiety 
D)  PTSD 
A)  panic disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  anxiety 
D)  PTSD

Question 4

Focusing on the first thing that comes into a person's mind when they are asked to just "talk" is the basis of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  catharsis 
B)  countertransference 
C)  transference 
D)  free association 
A)  catharsis 
B)  countertransference 
C)  transference 
D)  free association

Question 5

Define behavior therapy, then describe and illustrate how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are used to increase adaptive behaviors and decrease maladaptive ones.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is a type of psychother

Question 6

Ellis's therapy emphasizes doing which of the following in order to change maladaptive emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying erroneous beliefs 
B)  uncovering erroneous beliefs 
C)  disputing erroneous beliefs 
D)  revealing erroneous beliefs 
A)  identifying erroneous beliefs 
B)  uncovering erroneous beliefs 
C)  disputing erroneous beliefs 
D)  revealing erroneous beliefs

Question 7

Which of the following is an antipsychotic drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effexor 
B)  Lithium carbonate 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Xanax 
A)  Effexor 
B)  Lithium carbonate 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Xanax

Question 8

According to Beck's formulation, what psychological disorder is linked to increased negative thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  depression 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 9

Ativan, Halcion, Valium, and Xanax are all specific examples of ________ drugs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ativan, Halcion, Valium, and Xanax are all...

Question 10

Which of the following might be used to treat panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  antianxiety drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  stimulants 
D)  mood stabilizers 
A)  antianxiety drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  stimulants 
D)  mood stabilizers

Question 11

Neuroleptics is another name for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  antianxiety drugs 
B)  antipsychotic drugs 
C)  antidepressants 
D)  mood-stabilizers 
A)  antianxiety drugs 
B)  antipsychotic drugs 
C)  antidepressants 
D)  mood-stabilizers

Question 12

When used in treating depression, the second part of CBT, the "behavioral" part, consists of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping thought records 
B)  identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities 
C)  changing maladaptive thought patterns 
D)  identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities 
A)  keeping thought records 
B)  identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities 
C)  changing maladaptive thought patterns 
D)  identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities

Question 13

Which of these is a type of psychodynamic therapy that focuses on relieving immediate symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy 
B)  interpersonal therapy 
C)  gestalt therapy 
D)  humanistic therapy 
A)  cognitive therapy 
B)  interpersonal therapy 
C)  gestalt therapy 
D)  humanistic therapy

Question 14

Which of the following is a problem with drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  If medication is continued it should prevent relapse. 
B)  Drug therapy seldom provides a cure. 
C)  Slow results and high costs have led to infrequent use. 
D)  Patients never become physically dependent on the drugs. 
A)  If medication is continued it should prevent relapse. 
B)  Drug therapy seldom provides a cure. 
C)  Slow results and high costs have led to infrequent use. 
D)  Patients never become physically dependent on the drugs.

Question 15

In Aaron Beck's model of cognitive therapy, grossly underestimating the importance of major life events or circumstances is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimization 
B)  overgeneralization 
C)  magnification 
D)  denial 
A)  minimization 
B)  overgeneralization 
C)  magnification 
D)  denial

Question 16

The therapist who attends to body language and listens for cues to help her or him understand the emotional experiences of clients is using ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathy 
B)  emotional bonding 
C)  empathy 
D)  unconditional positive regard 
A)  sympathy 
B)  emotional bonding 
C)  empathy 
D)  unconditional positive regard

Question 17

Which of these is a statistical technique that is used to combine the results of several studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  meta-analysis 
B)  multiple linear regression 
C)  structural equation modeling 
D)  confirmatory factor analysis 
A)  meta-analysis 
B)  multiple linear regression 
C)  structural equation modeling 
D)  confirmatory factor analysis

Question 18

Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

Accepted Answer

Drug therapy is a common treatment for p

Question 19

Define group therapies and describe three advantages of this kind of therapy. Differentiate among group therapy, self-help groups, and family therapy, and provide examples of the latter two therapies.

Accepted Answer

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy

Question 20

According to your text, short-term therapies are often ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more effective than longer-term therapies 
B)  less effective than longer-term therapies 
C)  just as effective as longer-term therapies 
D)  minimally effective compared to longer-term therapies 
A)  more effective than longer-term therapies 
B)  less effective than longer-term therapies 
C)  just as effective as longer-term therapies 
D)  minimally effective compared to longer-term therapies

The first part of CBT, the "cognitive" part, consists of ________.

Define psychoanalysis, and describe the five major methods used in this type of therapy.

According to your textbook, family therapy is useful in treating patients with ________.

Focusing on the first thing that comes into a person's mind when they are asked to just "talk" is the basis of ________.

Define behavior therapy, then describe and illustrate how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are used to increase adaptive behaviors and decrease maladaptive ones.

Ellis's therapy emphasizes doing which of the following in order to change maladaptive emotions?

Which of the following is an antipsychotic drug?

According to Beck's formulation, what psychological disorder is linked to increased negative thoughts?

Ativan, Halcion, Valium, and Xanax are all specific examples of ________ drugs.

Which of the following might be used to treat panic disorder?

Neuroleptics is another name for ________.

When used in treating depression, the second part of CBT, the "behavioral" part, consists of ________.

Which of these is a type of psychodynamic therapy that focuses on relieving immediate symptoms?

Which of the following is a problem with drug therapy?

In Aaron Beck's model of cognitive therapy, grossly underestimating the importance of major life events or circumstances is called ________.

The therapist who attends to body language and listens for cues to help her or him understand the emotional experiences of clients is using ________.

Which of these is a statistical technique that is used to combine the results of several studies?

Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

Define group therapies and describe three advantages of this kind of therapy. Differentiate among group therapy, self-help groups, and family therapy, and provide examples of the latter two therapies.

According to your text, short-term therapies are often ________.

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Exam 14: Therapy

The first part of CBT, the "cognitive" part, consists of ________.

Define psychoanalysis, and describe the five major methods used in this type of therapy.

According to your textbook, family therapy is useful in treating patients with ________.

Focusing on the first thing that comes into a person's mind when they are asked to just "talk" is the basis of ________.

Define behavior therapy, then describe and illustrate how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are used to increase adaptive behaviors and decrease maladaptive ones.

Ellis's therapy emphasizes doing which of the following in order to change maladaptive emotions?

Which of the following is an antipsychotic drug?

According to Beck's formulation, what psychological disorder is linked to increased negative thoughts?

Ativan, Halcion, Valium, and Xanax are all specific examples of ________ drugs.

Which of the following might be used to treat panic disorder?

Neuroleptics is another name for ________.

When used in treating depression, the second part of CBT, the "behavioral" part, consists of ________.

Which of these is a type of psychodynamic therapy that focuses on relieving immediate symptoms?

Which of the following is a problem with drug therapy?

In Aaron Beck's model of cognitive therapy, grossly underestimating the importance of major life events or circumstances is called ________.

The therapist who attends to body language and listens for cues to help her or him understand the emotional experiences of clients is using ________.

Which of these is a statistical technique that is used to combine the results of several studies?

Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

Define group therapies and describe three advantages of this kind of therapy. Differentiate among group therapy, self-help groups, and family therapy, and provide examples of the latter two therapies.

According to your text, short-term therapies are often ________.

The Science of Psychology

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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