Question 1

Which of the following terms is NOT a category of psychotropic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-anxiety drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  antipsychotics 
D)  antisystolics 
A)  anti-anxiety drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  antipsychotics 
D)  antisystolics

Question 2

Psychoanalysis uses _____ to help patients gain insight into their psychological processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  free association 
B)  learned maladaptive behaviors 
C)  faulty thinking 
D)  emotional expression 
A)  free association 
B)  learned maladaptive behaviors 
C)  faulty thinking 
D)  emotional expression

Question 3

If drug treatments previously tried for autism were effective,which of the following treatment combinations would be recommended for people with autism,and what would be the effects of taking these two drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin agonists would improve mood, and oxytocin agonists would improve cognitive functioning. 
B)  Serotonin agonists would reduce repetitive behaviors, and oxytocin agonists would improve social bonding. 
C)  Dopamine agonists would increase social bonding, and acetylcholine agonists would improve memory and language functioning. 
D)  Dopamine agonists would reduce repetitive behaviors, and acetylcholine agonists would increase language and self-expression behaviors. 
A)  Serotonin agonists would improve mood, and oxytocin agonists would improve cognitive functioning. 
B)  Serotonin agonists would reduce repetitive behaviors, and oxytocin agonists would improve social bonding. 
C)  Dopamine agonists would increase social bonding, and acetylcholine agonists would improve memory and language functioning. 
D)  Dopamine agonists would reduce repetitive behaviors, and acetylcholine agonists would increase language and self-expression behaviors.

Question 4

One primary goal of psychotherapy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  assess a person's dreams 
B)  change behavioral patterns 
C)  improve communication skills 
D)  none of the above 
A)  assess a person's dreams 
B)  change behavioral patterns 
C)  improve communication skills 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Electroconvulsive therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer used 
B)  used for the severely depressed who do not respond to the usual treatments 
C)  viewed by psychologists as an unethical treatment because it results in seizures and severe memory loss 
D)  effective but only for a few hours on the day it is given 
A)  no longer used 
B)  used for the severely depressed who do not respond to the usual treatments 
C)  viewed by psychologists as an unethical treatment because it results in seizures and severe memory loss 
D)  effective but only for a few hours on the day it is given

Question 6

If Prozac did not increase the activity of _____,it would not be effective in treating depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  norepinephrine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin

Question 7

The major benefit of _____ for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered group therapy; social support 
B)  Ritalin; incremental improvement that increases over time 
C)  behavior therapy; more long-lasting outcomes than medication alone 
D)  cognitive therapy; greater academic success 
A)  client-centered group therapy; social support 
B)  Ritalin; incremental improvement that increases over time 
C)  behavior therapy; more long-lasting outcomes than medication alone 
D)  cognitive therapy; greater academic success

Question 8

Thomas,a 12-year-old,is showing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.For example,he does not pay attention in school and does not complete,or misplaces,homework.Other students regard his frequent disruptive behavior in the classroom as an annoyance.He has trouble playing sports or sticking with any activity that requires his attention for prolonged periods.The first-line treatment for Thomas would typically be _____; however,_____ is also recommended because its effects tend to be more long lasting.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin; group therapy 
B)  Ritalin; behavior therapy 
C)  behavior therapy; Ritalin 
D)  behavior therapy; group therapy 
A)  Ritalin; group therapy 
B)  Ritalin; behavior therapy 
C)  behavior therapy; Ritalin 
D)  behavior therapy; group therapy

Question 9

One of the important differences between drugs and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)in the treatment of anxiety disorders is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  drugs are more effective 
B)  relapse is more likely with CBT 
C)  CBT is more cost-effective 
D)  CBT has longer-lasting effects 
A)  drugs are more effective 
B)  relapse is more likely with CBT 
C)  CBT is more cost-effective 
D)  CBT has longer-lasting effects

Question 10

Contemporary psychodynamic therapy includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on the therapist/patient relationship 
B)  looking for recurring themes 
C)  exploring distressing thoughts 
D)  all of the above 
A)  focusing on the therapist/patient relationship 
B)  looking for recurring themes 
C)  exploring distressing thoughts 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

How do serotonin agonist drugs affect children with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drugs reduce repetitive, self-stimulating behaviors. 
B)  The drugs improve mood and make behavioral treatments easier to implement. 
C)  The drugs increase social bonding. 
D)  The drugs do not produce effects in children with autism, even though they do work effectively on other disorders, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A)  The drugs reduce repetitive, self-stimulating behaviors. 
B)  The drugs improve mood and make behavioral treatments easier to implement. 
C)  The drugs increase social bonding. 
D)  The drugs do not produce effects in children with autism, even though they do work effectively on other disorders, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 12

With the development of _____ used to treat serious mental disorders,the use of _____ declined starting in the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A)  trepanning; drug therapy 
B)  drug therapy; electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy; drug therapy 
D)  drug therapy; prefrontal lobotomies 
A)  trepanning; drug therapy 
B)  drug therapy; electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy; drug therapy 
D)  drug therapy; prefrontal lobotomies

Question 13

Children with ADHD respond best to this type of treatment:

Accepted Answer

A)  structured behavioral treatment 
B)  cognitive therapy 
C)  stimulant medication 
D)  psychoanalysis 
A)  structured behavioral treatment 
B)  cognitive therapy 
C)  stimulant medication 
D)  psychoanalysis

Question 14

In behavior therapy,an important aspect of treatment is _____,and this is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eliciting the undesirable behavior so it can be punished; behavior modification 
B)  getting the patient to model the correct behavior; classical conditioning 
C)  reinforcing desired behaviors; behavior modification 
D)  getting the patient to recognize the motives behind the maladaptive behavior; projective behavioral assessment 
A)  eliciting the undesirable behavior so it can be punished; behavior modification 
B)  getting the patient to model the correct behavior; classical conditioning 
C)  reinforcing desired behaviors; behavior modification 
D)  getting the patient to recognize the motives behind the maladaptive behavior; projective behavioral assessment

Question 15

All forms of psychotherapies depend on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  therapist/client relationship 
B)  age of the client 
C)  therapist's training and expertise 
D)  clinical setting 
A)  therapist/client relationship 
B)  age of the client 
C)  therapist's training and expertise 
D)  clinical setting

Question 16

Torrence is engaged in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)to treat his social phobia.Based on the research findings discussed in your textbook,which component of CBT would be effective in treating Torrence's social phobia?

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term psychoanalysis 
B)  social skills training 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  antidepressant medication 
A)  long-term psychoanalysis 
B)  social skills training 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  antidepressant medication

Question 17

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence, as assessed by an IQ test, will have increased significantly. 
B)  Social skills will be excellent. 
C)  Inappropriate behaviors will have decreased or be totally eliminated. 
D)  Subjective well-being or happiness will be the same as other children. 
A)  Intelligence, as assessed by an IQ test, will have increased significantly. 
B)  Social skills will be excellent. 
C)  Inappropriate behaviors will have decreased or be totally eliminated. 
D)  Subjective well-being or happiness will be the same as other children.

Question 18

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to _____,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,_____ can be very helpful.

Accepted Answer

A)  regular aerobic exercise; twice-daily doses of St. John's Wort 
B)  changes in diet; lithium 
C)  regular aerobic exercise; electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  changes in diet; dialectical therapy 
A)  regular aerobic exercise; twice-daily doses of St. John's Wort 
B)  changes in diet; lithium 
C)  regular aerobic exercise; electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  changes in diet; dialectical therapy

Question 19

Jeremy knows that the anxiety he experiences is abnormal.He thinks he may have generalized anxiety disorder.Jeremy does not have a lot of money,is in need of social support,and desires a structured therapy setting.In terms of psychological treatment,the best choice for Jeremy would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  brief psychoanalytic therapy 
B)  brief cognitive therapy 
C)  brief client-centered therapy 
D)  group therapy 
A)  brief psychoanalytic therapy 
B)  brief cognitive therapy 
C)  brief client-centered therapy 
D)  group therapy

Question 20

Which of the following factors is NOT an advantage of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  practice using new interpersonal behaviors 
B)  cost 
C)  lack of need for a trained therapist 
D)  increasing insight 
A)  practice using new interpersonal behaviors 
B)  cost 
C)  lack of need for a trained therapist 
D)  increasing insight

Which of the following terms is NOT a category of psychotropic drugs?

Psychoanalysis uses _____ to help patients gain insight into their psychological processes.

If drug treatments previously tried for autism were effective,which of the following treatment combinations would be recommended for people with autism,and what would be the effects of taking these two drugs?

One primary goal of psychotherapy is to:

Electroconvulsive therapy is:

If Prozac did not increase the activity of _____,it would not be effective in treating depression.

The major benefit of _ for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is _.

One of the important differences between drugs and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)in the treatment of anxiety disorders is that:

Contemporary psychodynamic therapy includes:

How do serotonin agonist drugs affect children with autism?

With the development of _ used to treat serious mental disorders,the use of _ declined starting in the 1950s.

Children with ADHD respond best to this type of treatment:

In behavior therapy,an important aspect of treatment is _,and this is called _.

All forms of psychotherapies depend on the:

Torrence is engaged in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)to treat his social phobia.Based on the research findings discussed in your textbook,which component of CBT would be effective in treating Torrence's social phobia?

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to _,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,_ can be very helpful.

Jeremy knows that the anxiety he experiences is abnormal.He thinks he may have generalized anxiety disorder.Jeremy does not have a lot of money,is in need of social support,and desires a structured therapy setting.In terms of psychological treatment,the best choice for Jeremy would be:

Which of the following factors is NOT an advantage of group therapy?

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Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Which of the following terms is NOT a category of psychotropic drugs?

Psychoanalysis uses _____ to help patients gain insight into their psychological processes.

If drug treatments previously tried for autism were effective,which of the following treatment combinations would be recommended for people with autism,and what would be the effects of taking these two drugs?

One primary goal of psychotherapy is to:

Electroconvulsive therapy is:

If Prozac did not increase the activity of _____,it would not be effective in treating depression.

The major benefit of _____ for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is _____.

One of the important differences between drugs and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)in the treatment of anxiety disorders is that:

Contemporary psychodynamic therapy includes:

How do serotonin agonist drugs affect children with autism?

With the development of _____ used to treat serious mental disorders,the use of _____ declined starting in the 1950s.

Children with ADHD respond best to this type of treatment:

In behavior therapy,an important aspect of treatment is _____,and this is called _____.

All forms of psychotherapies depend on the:

Torrence is engaged in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)to treat his social phobia.Based on the research findings discussed in your textbook,which component of CBT would be effective in treating Torrence's social phobia?

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to _____,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,_____ can be very helpful.

Jeremy knows that the anxiety he experiences is abnormal.He thinks he may have generalized anxiety disorder.Jeremy does not have a lot of money,is in need of social support,and desires a structured therapy setting.In terms of psychological treatment,the best choice for Jeremy would be:

Which of the following factors is NOT an advantage of group therapy?

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Research Methodology

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The major benefit of _ for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is _.

With the development of _ used to treat serious mental disorders,the use of _ declined starting in the 1950s.

In behavior therapy,an important aspect of treatment is _,and this is called _.

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to _,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,_ can be very helpful.