Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an underlying assumption of cognitive behavioural therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) The therapist must help the client clarify and change how she or he thinks about themselves and their world 
B) Clients show interpretive bias 
C) Thoughts, behaviours and feeling are all inter-related 
D) Thinking is more important than behaviours 
E) Changes in both thinking and behaviour need to be achieved 
A) The therapist must help the client clarify and change how she or he thinks about themselves and their world 
B) Clients show interpretive bias 
C) Thoughts, behaviours and feeling are all inter-related 
D) Thinking is more important than behaviours 
E) Changes in both thinking and behaviour need to be achieved D

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a weakness of the cognitive approach of abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A) The faulty thinking may be the effect and not the cause of the disorder 
B) Distorted beliefs are ignored 
C) Social factors are ignored 
D) Genetic factors are ignored 
E) Emotional factors are ignored 
A) The faulty thinking may be the effect and not the cause of the disorder 
B) Distorted beliefs are ignored 
C) Social factors are ignored 
D) Genetic factors are ignored 
E) Emotional factors are ignored B

Question 3

The therapy which pairs deep relaxation with gradually working through a fear hierarchy in order to overcome the phobia is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Systematic desensitisation 
B) Exposure therapy 
C) Cognitive therapy 
D) Biofeedback 
E) Talking therapy 
A) Systematic desensitisation 
B) Exposure therapy 
C) Cognitive therapy 
D) Biofeedback 
E) Talking therapy A

Question 4

The problem with Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality is that:

Accepted Answer

A) Behaviour that violates one person's moral standards may be consistent with another's moral standards 
B) They involve subjective judgement 
C) Behaviour causing discomfort to one person may not affect another 
D) Many of the terms apply to nonconformists 
E) All of these 
A) Behaviour that violates one person's moral standards may be consistent with another's moral standards 
B) They involve subjective judgement 
C) Behaviour causing discomfort to one person may not affect another 
D) Many of the terms apply to nonconformists 
E) All of these

Question 5

What is the basic assumption in the biological approach of abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) All mental disorders are genetically inherited 
B) Mental disorders should not be considered from a psychological view 
C) Mental disorders resemble physical diseases 
D) There are clear distinctions between physical and psychological disorders 
E) Most people have some form of mental disorder 
A) All mental disorders are genetically inherited 
B) Mental disorders should not be considered from a psychological view 
C) Mental disorders resemble physical diseases 
D) There are clear distinctions between physical and psychological disorders 
E) Most people have some form of mental disorder

Question 6

The biological approach suggests that mental disorders can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Biochemical factors 
B) Genetic factors 
C) Problems with neuroanatomy 
D) Infections 
E) All of these 
A) Biochemical factors 
B) Genetic factors 
C) Problems with neuroanatomy 
D) Infections 
E) All of these

Question 7

Which approach explains our behaviour in terms of ""unconscious conflicts""?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychodynamic approach 
B) Evolutionary approach 
C) Biological approach 
D) Behavioural approach 
E) Diathesis-stress approach 
A) Psychodynamic approach 
B) Evolutionary approach 
C) Biological approach 
D) Behavioural approach 
E) Diathesis-stress approach

Question 8

According to Watson and Rayner (1920), how are phobias acquired?

Accepted Answer

A) Through operant conditioning 
B) Through classical conditioning 
C) Through genetic inheritance 
D) Through psycho-social complexes 
E) Through faulty thinking 
A) Through operant conditioning 
B) Through classical conditioning 
C) Through genetic inheritance 
D) Through psycho-social complexes 
E) Through faulty thinking

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A) Vividness and unconventionality of behaviour 
B) Maladaptiveness 
C) Suffering 
D) Observer discomfort 
E) Awareness of disorder by sufferer 
A) Vividness and unconventionality of behaviour 
B) Maladaptiveness 
C) Suffering 
D) Observer discomfort 
E) Awareness of disorder by sufferer

Question 10

The fundamental assumption of the behavioural approach of mental disorders is that they are:

Accepted Answer

A) Learned and they can therefore be unlearned 
B) Innate 
C) Impossible to treat 
D) Universal 
E) Chemically based 
A) Learned and they can therefore be unlearned 
B) Innate 
C) Impossible to treat 
D) Universal 
E) Chemically based

Question 11

Major depressive disorder can be treated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Benzodiazepines 
B) Lithium 
C) Neuroleptics 
D) SSRIs 
E) None of these drugs 
A) Benzodiazepines 
B) Lithium 
C) Neuroleptics 
D) SSRIs 
E) None of these drugs

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of Jahoda's characteristics of ideal mental health?

Accepted Answer

A) High moral standard 
B) Self-actualisation 
C) Functioning independent of social influences 
D) Having an accurate perception of reality 
E) Being successful and well-adapted 
A) High moral standard 
B) Self-actualisation 
C) Functioning independent of social influences 
D) Having an accurate perception of reality 
E) Being successful and well-adapted

Question 13

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has a good track record of treating:

Accepted Answer

A) All of these 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder 
E) Anxiety disorders 
A) All of these 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder 
E) Anxiety disorders

Question 14

The central notion of the cognitive approach is that mental disorders may result from:

Accepted Answer

A) Overuse of drugs 
B) Dysfunctional family interaction 
C) Unconscious sexual motives 
D) Pre-natal hormones 
E) Distorted thoughts 
A) Overuse of drugs 
B) Dysfunctional family interaction 
C) Unconscious sexual motives 
D) Pre-natal hormones 
E) Distorted thoughts

Question 15

Which of the following statements does NOT describe ECT accurately?

Accepted Answer

A) Strong muscle relaxants are given 
B) ECT is mainly used in the treatment of major depressive disorder 
C) The current is usually passed through the dominant hemisphere only 
D) Anaesthetic is used 
E) For some patients ECT is a more effective treatment than anti-depressant drugs 
A) Strong muscle relaxants are given 
B) ECT is mainly used in the treatment of major depressive disorder 
C) The current is usually passed through the dominant hemisphere only 
D) Anaesthetic is used 
E) For some patients ECT is a more effective treatment than anti-depressant drugs

Question 16

The treatment implication of the cognitive approach is that steps should be taken to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Treat disorders using drugs 
B) Uncover repressed memories 
C) Replace distorted thoughts with rational thoughts 
D) Inhibit the client 
E) Encourage self-actualisation 
A)  Treat disorders using drugs 
B) Uncover repressed memories 
C) Replace distorted thoughts with rational thoughts 
D) Inhibit the client 
E) Encourage self-actualisation

Question 17

An important feature of Freud's theory of mental disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A) Learning mechanisms 
B) Defiance systems 
C) Diplomacy mechanisms 
D) Defence mechanisms 
E) Discordance systems 
A) Learning mechanisms 
B) Defiance systems 
C) Diplomacy mechanisms 
D) Defence mechanisms 
E) Discordance systems

Question 18

In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to gain access to:

Accepted Answer

A) Significant others 
B) Hurtful conscious thoughts 
C) Family members 
D) Repressed ideas 
E) All of these 
A) Significant others 
B) Hurtful conscious thoughts 
C) Family members 
D) Repressed ideas 
E) All of these

Question 19

Problems with psychoanalysis as therapy include:

Accepted Answer

A) Transference does not seem to aid recovery 
B) Focusing on childhood experiences and ignoring later ones 
C) The insight gained may be the consequence and not the cause of recovery 
D) The therapist's influence may affect the client's early memories 
E) All of these 
A) Transference does not seem to aid recovery 
B) Focusing on childhood experiences and ignoring later ones 
C) The insight gained may be the consequence and not the cause of recovery 
D) The therapist's influence may affect the client's early memories 
E) All of these

Which of the following is NOT an underlying assumption of cognitive behavioural therapy?

Which of these is NOT a weakness of the cognitive approach of abnormality?

The therapy which pairs deep relaxation with gradually working through a fear hierarchy in order to overcome the phobia is known as:

The problem with Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality is that:

What is the basic assumption in the biological approach of abnormal behaviour?

The biological approach suggests that mental disorders can be caused by:

Which approach explains our behaviour in terms of ""unconscious conflicts""?

According to Watson and Rayner (1920), how are phobias acquired?

Which of the following is NOT one of Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality?

The fundamental assumption of the behavioural approach of mental disorders is that they are:

Major depressive disorder can be treated with:

Which of the following is NOT one of Jahoda's characteristics of ideal mental health?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has a good track record of treating:

The central notion of the cognitive approach is that mental disorders may result from:

Which of the following statements does NOT describe ECT accurately?

The treatment implication of the cognitive approach is that steps should be taken to:

An important feature of Freud's theory of mental disorders is:

In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to gain access to:

Problems with psychoanalysis as therapy include:

History of Psychology

Methods of Investigation

Biological Bases of Behaviour

Stress

Emotion

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Exam 6: Approaches and Treatments for Abnormal Behaviour

Which of the following is NOT an underlying assumption of cognitive behavioural therapy?

Which of these is NOT a weakness of the cognitive approach of abnormality?

The therapy which pairs deep relaxation with gradually working through a fear hierarchy in order to overcome the phobia is known as:

The problem with Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality is that:

What is the basic assumption in the biological approach of abnormal behaviour?

The biological approach suggests that mental disorders can be caused by:

Which approach explains our behaviour in terms of ""unconscious conflicts""?

According to Watson and Rayner (1920), how are phobias acquired?

Which of the following is NOT one of Rosenhan and Seligman's (1989) seven features of abnormality?

The fundamental assumption of the behavioural approach of mental disorders is that they are:

Major depressive disorder can be treated with:

Which of the following is NOT one of Jahoda's characteristics of ideal mental health?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has a good track record of treating:

The central notion of the cognitive approach is that mental disorders may result from:

Which of the following statements does NOT describe ECT accurately?

The treatment implication of the cognitive approach is that steps should be taken to:

An important feature of Freud's theory of mental disorders is:

In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to gain access to:

Problems with psychoanalysis as therapy include:

History of Psychology

Methods of Investigation

Biological Bases of Behaviour

Stress

Emotion

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