Question 1

Individuals with schizophrenia may be helped by _____ in addition to pharmacological treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  social skills training 
B)  job skills training 
C)  time management training 
D)  etiquette training 
A)  social skills training 
B)  job skills training 
C)  time management training 
D)  etiquette training

Question 2

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Accepted Answer

A)  sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated 
B)  attempts to uncover the underlying conflict that gives rise to the maladaptive behavior 
C)  trains patients to express their emotions 
D)  focuses on the whole person 
A)  sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated 
B)  attempts to uncover the underlying conflict that gives rise to the maladaptive behavior 
C)  trains patients to express their emotions 
D)  focuses on the whole person

Question 3

Don has a cleanliness obsession that revolves around a fear of dirt,germs,and other unclean things.His compulsion involves hand washing.If he believes he has touched something unclean,he will wash his hands until they are raw.In treatment for his disorder,Don is asked to touch all the doorknobs in his therapist's office building and is then told he cannot wash his hands.He and the therapist then sit together while Don tries to relax and overcome his feelings of extreme discomfort.This treatment:

Accepted Answer

A)  is unethical and would not be used today 
B)  has been shown to be ineffective and may even cause worsening symptoms 
C)  is an appropriate therapy based on extinguishing a conditioned response 
D)  is less effective than tranquilizers in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  is unethical and would not be used today 
B)  has been shown to be ineffective and may even cause worsening symptoms 
C)  is an appropriate therapy based on extinguishing a conditioned response 
D)  is less effective than tranquilizers in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 4

Reflective listening is used primarily in _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  group 
A)  client-centered 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  group

Question 5

Counseling psychologists typically differ from clinical psychologists in that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot prescribe drugs 
B)  do not have a Ph.D. 
C)  are less likely to deal with the mentally ill 
D)  work in hospital settings 
A)  cannot prescribe drugs 
B)  do not have a Ph.D. 
C)  are less likely to deal with the mentally ill 
D)  work in hospital settings

Question 6

Recent use of psychodynamic therapy has changed in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  More emphasis is now placed on uncovering childhood traumas. 
B)  It now involves a strong behavior modification component. 
C)  The length of the treatment is significantly shorter. 
D)  People are treated primarily in groups rather than one on one. 
A)  More emphasis is now placed on uncovering childhood traumas. 
B)  It now involves a strong behavior modification component. 
C)  The length of the treatment is significantly shorter. 
D)  People are treated primarily in groups rather than one on one.

Question 7

Across most of the anxiety disorders,it has been shown that the best treatment approach typically is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of drugs specifically developed to deal with the disorder 
B)  the use of psychotherapy or some variant of it 
C)  the use of appropriate drugs in combination with some kind of psychological treatment 
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
A)  the use of drugs specifically developed to deal with the disorder 
B)  the use of psychotherapy or some variant of it 
C)  the use of appropriate drugs in combination with some kind of psychological treatment 
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 8

What do the alternative biological (nondrug)treatments for psychological disorders primarily have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all tend to overemphasize the role of free will in recovery. 
B)  They all involve surgical techniques. 
C)  They all attempt to directly alter brain functioning. 
D)  They all depend on behaviorist principles. 
A)  They all tend to overemphasize the role of free will in recovery. 
B)  They all involve surgical techniques. 
C)  They all attempt to directly alter brain functioning. 
D)  They all depend on behaviorist principles.

Question 9

Arianna has anxiety symptoms and has been prescribed an anti-anxiety medication.She will probably be prescribed _____,will experience an increase in _____ neurotransmitter activity,and may experience_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Xanax; serotonin; drowsiness 
B)  Xanax; GABA; drowsiness 
C)  Risperdol; dopamine; facial tics 
D)  Risperdol; acetylcholine; facial tics 
A)  Xanax; serotonin; drowsiness 
B)  Xanax; GABA; drowsiness 
C)  Risperdol; dopamine; facial tics 
D)  Risperdol; acetylcholine; facial tics

Question 10

Effective treatments for depression include:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  pharmacological therapy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  pharmacological therapy 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Lee-Joon is in a research study in which researchers compare brain changes in people receiving different types of treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.Lee-Joon recently completed cognitive-behavioral therapy and now will have his brain scanned.Compared to the brains of people receiving other kinds of therapy,Lee-Joon's brain will show:

Accepted Answer

A)  little change, because cognitive-behavioral therapy is not a biological treatment 
B)  the same brain changes as people receiving drug therapy 
C)  increased brain changes but not in the same areas as people receiving drug therapy 
D)  changes in brain function, whereas those receiving drug therapy will not 
A)  little change, because cognitive-behavioral therapy is not a biological treatment 
B)  the same brain changes as people receiving drug therapy 
C)  increased brain changes but not in the same areas as people receiving drug therapy 
D)  changes in brain function, whereas those receiving drug therapy will not

Question 12

Spinning a client around in a chair to induce hyperventilation might be effective in promoting behavioral extinction in:

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  social phobia 
C)  panic disorder 
D)  severe depression 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  social phobia 
C)  panic disorder 
D)  severe depression

Question 13

A lobotomy for a psychotic disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the treatment of choice 
B)  typically used if other approaches have failed 
C)  useful with schizophrenia but not depression 
D)  no longer in general use as a therapeutic intervention for psychosis 
A)  the treatment of choice 
B)  typically used if other approaches have failed 
C)  useful with schizophrenia but not depression 
D)  no longer in general use as a therapeutic intervention for psychosis

Question 14

Based on an inquiry by the FDA,about how many adolescents out of 100 could be expected to experience serious suicidal thoughts while being treated with Prozac? Choose the best answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  4 
C)  25 
D)  50 
A)  0 
B)  4 
C)  25 
D)  50

Question 15

Barlow,among many other clinical and research psychologists,has argued that:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychologists should make greater use of evidence-based treatments 
B)  the research community should be more open to alternative treatments, even if the treatments have little validation 
C)  treatment techniques should be developed in the "real" world rather than in the psychological laboratory 
D)  psychological theory is the most important aspect of developing new treatments 
A)  psychologists should make greater use of evidence-based treatments 
B)  the research community should be more open to alternative treatments, even if the treatments have little validation 
C)  treatment techniques should be developed in the "real" world rather than in the psychological laboratory 
D)  psychological theory is the most important aspect of developing new treatments

Question 16

Jonas and Yitzhak both have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and have recently been given two different kinds of treatment.Jonas is taking Ritalin,and Yitzhak is being treated with behavioral therapy.In three years,the boys will be tested for symptoms of the disorder.What are the most likely outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outcomes will be similar; both boys will show a significant reduction in symptoms. 
B)  The outcomes will be similar at first, but Jonas is more likely to drop out of therapy due to the significant side effects. 
C)  Yitzhak will show slow improvement, and after three years he will have fewer symptoms than Jonas. 
D)  Yitzhak will experience significant improvement at first, but Jonas will have fewer symptoms after three years. 
A)  The outcomes will be similar; both boys will show a significant reduction in symptoms. 
B)  The outcomes will be similar at first, but Jonas is more likely to drop out of therapy due to the significant side effects. 
C)  Yitzhak will show slow improvement, and after three years he will have fewer symptoms than Jonas. 
D)  Yitzhak will experience significant improvement at first, but Jonas will have fewer symptoms after three years.

Question 17

Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS),which of the following conclusions would be most appropriate if a doctor was interested in prescribing Prozac for an adolescent patient with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor should avoid prescribing Prozac because it causes suicidal thoughts. 
B)  The doctor should prescribe Prozac but state that one of the risks of taking the drug may be an increase in suicidal thoughts. 
C)  The doctor should prescribe a different drug, such as a tricyclic, which has the same effects but without causing suicidal thoughts. 
D)  The doctor should prescribe cognitive-behavioral therapy with a licensed psychologist, because Prozac and other antidepressants are no longer recommended for adolescents for a multitude of reasons. 
A)  The doctor should avoid prescribing Prozac because it causes suicidal thoughts. 
B)  The doctor should prescribe Prozac but state that one of the risks of taking the drug may be an increase in suicidal thoughts. 
C)  The doctor should prescribe a different drug, such as a tricyclic, which has the same effects but without causing suicidal thoughts. 
D)  The doctor should prescribe cognitive-behavioral therapy with a licensed psychologist, because Prozac and other antidepressants are no longer recommended for adolescents for a multitude of reasons.

Question 18

Jenny is in psychotherapy for an eating disorder.Her therapist is warm and supportive and can easily take her perspective.He encourages her to express her thoughts and feelings about her eating issues and does not judge or criticize anything she says.This therapeutic relationship is the basis for change,creating an environment where the client can be herself.This therapist is using a _____ therapeutic approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  client-centered 
C)  rational-emotive 
D)  psychoanalytic 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  client-centered 
C)  rational-emotive 
D)  psychoanalytic

Question 19

The use of _____ for treating disruptive behavior has not only been without evidence,but has proven deadly in at least one instance,and is an example of a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  scream therapy; group therapy technique 
B)  birth simulation; psychoanalytic therapy 
C)  scream therapy; projective technique 
D)  birth simulation; alternative therapy 
A)  scream therapy; group therapy technique 
B)  birth simulation; psychoanalytic therapy 
C)  scream therapy; projective technique 
D)  birth simulation; alternative therapy

Question 20

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  behavioral therapy 
C)  the medication lithium 
D)  none of the above 
A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  behavioral therapy 
C)  the medication lithium 
D)  none of the above

Individuals with schizophrenia may be helped by _____ in addition to pharmacological treatment.

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Reflective listening is used primarily in _____ therapy.

Counseling psychologists typically differ from clinical psychologists in that they:

Recent use of psychodynamic therapy has changed in which of the following ways?

Across most of the anxiety disorders,it has been shown that the best treatment approach typically is:

What do the alternative biological (nondrug)treatments for psychological disorders primarily have in common?

Arianna has anxiety symptoms and has been prescribed an anti-anxiety medication.She will probably be prescribed ___,will experience an increase in _ neurotransmitter activity,and may experience___.

Effective treatments for depression include:

Spinning a client around in a chair to induce hyperventilation might be effective in promoting behavioral extinction in:

A lobotomy for a psychotic disorder is:

Based on an inquiry by the FDA,about how many adolescents out of 100 could be expected to experience serious suicidal thoughts while being treated with Prozac? Choose the best answer.

Barlow,among many other clinical and research psychologists,has argued that:

Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS),which of the following conclusions would be most appropriate if a doctor was interested in prescribing Prozac for an adolescent patient with depression?

The use of _ for treating disruptive behavior has not only been without evidence,but has proven deadly in at least one instance,and is an example of a(n)_.

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is:

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Individuals with schizophrenia may be helped by _____ in addition to pharmacological treatment.

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Reflective listening is used primarily in _____ therapy.

Counseling psychologists typically differ from clinical psychologists in that they:

Recent use of psychodynamic therapy has changed in which of the following ways?

Across most of the anxiety disorders,it has been shown that the best treatment approach typically is:

What do the alternative biological (nondrug)treatments for psychological disorders primarily have in common?

Arianna has anxiety symptoms and has been prescribed an anti-anxiety medication.She will probably be prescribed _____,will experience an increase in _____ neurotransmitter activity,and may experience_____.

Effective treatments for depression include:

Spinning a client around in a chair to induce hyperventilation might be effective in promoting behavioral extinction in:

A lobotomy for a psychotic disorder is:

Based on an inquiry by the FDA,about how many adolescents out of 100 could be expected to experience serious suicidal thoughts while being treated with Prozac? Choose the best answer.

Barlow,among many other clinical and research psychologists,has argued that:

Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS),which of the following conclusions would be most appropriate if a doctor was interested in prescribing Prozac for an adolescent patient with depression?

The use of _____ for treating disruptive behavior has not only been without evidence,but has proven deadly in at least one instance,and is an example of a(n)_____.

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is:

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Attention and Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

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Arianna has anxiety symptoms and has been prescribed an anti-anxiety medication.She will probably be prescribed ___,will experience an increase in _ neurotransmitter activity,and may experience___.

The use of _ for treating disruptive behavior has not only been without evidence,but has proven deadly in at least one instance,and is an example of a(n)_.