Question 1

The first requirement to be met in Maslow's hierarchy is

Accepted Answer

A)  safety needs. 
B)  self-esteem needs. 
C)  belonging and love. 
D)  physiological needs. 
A)  safety needs. 
B)  self-esteem needs. 
C)  belonging and love. 
D)  physiological needs.

Question 2

Due to the difficult nature of both diagnosing and treating mental illness, mental health professionals have been searching for new ways to address these problems. Recently, which of the following has been used to determine the course of treatment MOST accurately?

Accepted Answer

A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B)  brain pacemaker 
C)  electroencephalograms 
D)  ultrasound 
A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B)  brain pacemaker 
C)  electroencephalograms 
D)  ultrasound

Question 3

Describe the basic characteristics of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is marked by the deteriora

Question 4

Fear of having a panic attack may cause agoraphobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which form of therapy is especially effective in treating obsessive-compulsive, eating, and mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  dynamic therapy 
D)  group therapy 
A)  behavioral therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  dynamic therapy 
D)  group therapy

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is what is communicated by facial expression and body posture. 
B)  The way in which you breathe is a form of nonverbal communication. 
C)  It is not a powerful means of communication. 
D)  It is the more important aspect of the message being communicated. 
A)  It is what is communicated by facial expression and body posture. 
B)  The way in which you breathe is a form of nonverbal communication. 
C)  It is not a powerful means of communication. 
D)  It is the more important aspect of the message being communicated.

Question 7

In Maslow's concept of emotional growth, the highest level of growth is

Accepted Answer

A)  self-denial. 
B)  self-realization. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  self-determination. 
A)  self-denial. 
B)  self-realization. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  self-determination.

Question 8

Behavior therapy is especially effective for treatment of panic disorder and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder often begin

Accepted Answer

A)  during childhood or adolescence. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  during midlife adulthood. 
D)  following an exposure to a traumatic situation. 
A)  during childhood or adolescence. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  during midlife adulthood. 
D)  following an exposure to a traumatic situation.

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE regarding panic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many panic disorder sufferers feel as if they are about to die or are losing control. 
B)  A panic attack could last a few minutes or a few hours. 
C)  Symptoms of a panic attack can mirror that of a heart attack. 
D)  Sufferers generally perform repetitive behaviors to reduce the panic attack. 
A)  Many panic disorder sufferers feel as if they are about to die or are losing control. 
B)  A panic attack could last a few minutes or a few hours. 
C)  Symptoms of a panic attack can mirror that of a heart attack. 
D)  Sufferers generally perform repetitive behaviors to reduce the panic attack.

Question 11

Learned helplessness is a theory explaining how individuals can learn how to feel powerless and defeated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Psychodynamic therapy is based upon the belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty thinking patterns are the root of all problems. 
B)  treatment must focus on changing an individual's thoughts. 
C)  effective treatment must focus on psychological forces underlying a patient's problems. 
D)  effective treatment is based upon the learned optimism paradigm. 
A)  faulty thinking patterns are the root of all problems. 
B)  treatment must focus on changing an individual's thoughts. 
C)  effective treatment must focus on psychological forces underlying a patient's problems. 
D)  effective treatment is based upon the learned optimism paradigm.

Question 13

Bipolar disorder is MOST commonly treated with

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy and psychotherapy. 
B)  shock therapy and lithium. 
C)  counseling only. 
D)  family and group therapy. 
A)  drug therapy and psychotherapy. 
B)  shock therapy and lithium. 
C)  counseling only. 
D)  family and group therapy.

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapy sessions are very expensive. 
B)  It focuses on the person's childhood years only. 
C)  It is a form of client-centered therapy. 
D)  It focuses on behavior modification rather than one's thoughts. 
A)  The therapy sessions are very expensive. 
B)  It focuses on the person's childhood years only. 
C)  It is a form of client-centered therapy. 
D)  It focuses on behavior modification rather than one's thoughts.

Question 15

Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  body posture 
B)  personal space 
C)  eye contact 
D)  facial expressions 
A)  body posture 
B)  personal space 
C)  eye contact 
D)  facial expressions

Question 16

Schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder are similar mental illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the connection between emotional health and creativity.

Accepted Answer

There is a positive correlation between

Question 18

Postpartum depression can last from a few days to over a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a procedure which involves delivering a 90-volt burst of electricity to the brain and may be useful in treating which disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is belonging and love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Achieving Psychological Health

The first requirement to be met in Maslow's hierarchy is

Due to the difficult nature of both diagnosing and treating mental illness, mental health professionals have been searching for new ways to address these problems. Recently, which of the following has been used to determine the course of treatment MOST accurately?

Describe the basic characteristics of schizophrenia.

Fear of having a panic attack may cause agoraphobia.

Which form of therapy is especially effective in treating obsessive-compulsive, eating, and mood disorders?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

In Maslow's concept of emotional growth, the highest level of growth is

Behavior therapy is especially effective for treatment of panic disorder and anxiety.

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder often begin

Which of the following is FALSE regarding panic disorders?

Learned helplessness is a theory explaining how individuals can learn how to feel powerless and defeated.

Psychodynamic therapy is based upon the belief that

Bipolar disorder is MOST commonly treated with

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior therapy?

Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal communication?

Schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder are similar mental illnesses.

Describe the connection between emotional health and creativity.

Postpartum depression can last from a few days to over a year.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a procedure which involves delivering a 90-volt burst of electricity to the brain and may be useful in treating which disorder?

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is belonging and love.

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