Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Is it likely that transcranial magnetic stimulation will replace electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for depression?

Trisha has experienced symptoms of panic disorder,such as spontaneous racing heart and sweating palms,but does not experience a fear of danger or a feeling of impending doom.Which of the following therapies are likely to be most effective in preventing another panic attack?

By the mid-twentieth century,it was recognized that schizophrenia:

Which of the following patients would benefit most from psychoanalysis?

This type of provider has earned a medical degree and can prescribe medication:

An intensive treatment for autism based on operant conditioning principles is:

Tommy has a long history of stealing,armed robbery,physical violence,and lying and cheating to get out of trouble.Today,the general consensus among researchers and clinicians on dealing with a problem such as Tommy's is that:

The individuals with borderline personality disorder who have the best prognosis are:

Two mental health providers are choosing treatment approaches for two different patients.Patient A has schizophrenia,believed to be caused by brain dysfunction,and is being seen by Dr.Brahma,a psychiatrist.Patient B has a mild eating disorder,believed to be caused in part by inaccurate beliefs,and is being seen by Dr.Johnson,a clinical psychologist.Patient A will likely receive _____ treatment,and Patient B will likely receive _____ treatment,each being one of the major treatment approaches available to mental health professionals.

The most widely used biologically based therapy for mental disorders is:

Chance is a young boy with autism.Recently,his parents have discovered a way to treat his disorder and have begun training in applied behavior analysis.Upon beginning this treatment with their son,which of the following complaints might they have?

In a study comparing various treatments for adolescent depression,researchers found that:

The drug lithium:

A friend of yours is having serious mental health problems,and you recommend that he see a therapist.What factor should be foremost among your considerations in making a recommendation?

Someone with a disorder such as _____ would be best helped by psychodynamic therapy because _____.

Imagine that you work for a foundation that has a particular interest in reducing the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder.On the basis of what we know regarding therapy for people who have this disorder,how could you best invest the foundation's money?

Electroconvulsive therapy is sometimes used to treat depression in pregnant women.This application makes sense because:

Which form of psychotherapy emphasizes the modification of distorted or faulty thinking?

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age 2.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis (ABA).Which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon after four years of receiving ABA,according to research presented in your textbook?

Which of the following people who were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20 will have the best prognosis?