Question 1

While researchers have improved their studies by increasing __________ validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in __________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  external; internal 
B)  face; criterion 
C)  internal; external 
D)  construct; criterion 
E)  internal; predictive 
A)  external; internal 
B)  face; criterion 
C)  internal; external 
D)  construct; criterion 
E)  internal; predictive

Question 2

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Couples treatment has been found effective for problems such as depression or alcoholism in adults and conduct disorder in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's __________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious processes; past experiences 
B)  subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C)  unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D)  current experiences; past experiences 
E)  conscious processes; unconscious processes 
A)  unconscious processes; past experiences 
B)  subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C)  unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D)  current experiences; past experiences 
E)  conscious processes; unconscious processes

Question 6

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance 
B)  free association 
C)  denial 
D)  countertransference 
E)  transference 
A)  resistance 
B)  free association 
C)  denial 
D)  countertransference 
E)  transference

Question 7

Dr. Smith is employing a psychoanalytic approach to treat her client. During their first session, Dr. Smith encourages her client to say anything that comes to his mind. After the session is done, Dr. Smith analyzes what was said by focusing specifically on slips of the tongue and numerous incidents of forgetfulness. During the second session, Dr. Smith focuses on the fact that her patient is unwilling to discuss certain topics and has a tendency to remain quiet.Which three psychoanalytic techniques were most likely used by Dr. Smith during the two treatment sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C)  free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D)  free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
A)  free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C)  free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D)  free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance

Question 8

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months. Although the service provided has been average, John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training. What can he do to rectify his situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  He can't do anything. He should have inquired into the training and background of his psychotherapist before signing on as a client. 
B)  He can ensure that the psychotherapist in question can no longer practice again. 
C)  He can take legal action if he wishes. 
D)  He can ask that the therapy be started over again with the therapist. 
E)  He can obtain a full refund of his expenses. 
A)  He can't do anything. He should have inquired into the training and background of his psychotherapist before signing on as a client. 
B)  He can ensure that the psychotherapist in question can no longer practice again. 
C)  He can take legal action if he wishes. 
D)  He can ask that the therapy be started over again with the therapist. 
E)  He can obtain a full refund of his expenses.

Question 9

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural marital therapy 
B)  emotionally focused marital therapy 
C)  psychodynamic marital therapy 
D)  marital sex therapy 
E)  cognitive marital therapy 
A)  behavioural marital therapy 
B)  emotionally focused marital therapy 
C)  psychodynamic marital therapy 
D)  marital sex therapy 
E)  cognitive marital therapy

Question 10

Which of the following is false regarding psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of those most in need of help never seek it. 
B)  People may seek therapy for advice and assistance in coping with social roles. 
C)  The Canadian government ensures that all those who are most in need of psychotherapy, adequately receive such a service. 
D)  The majority of people seeking psychotherapy are young-to-middle-aged adults. 
E)  Women are twice as likely as men to consult a psychologist. 
A)  Many of those most in need of help never seek it. 
B)  People may seek therapy for advice and assistance in coping with social roles. 
C)  The Canadian government ensures that all those who are most in need of psychotherapy, adequately receive such a service. 
D)  The majority of people seeking psychotherapy are young-to-middle-aged adults. 
E)  Women are twice as likely as men to consult a psychologist.

Question 11

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 7:00 and 11:00 the morning of the exam 
B)  between 11:00 and 12:00 the morning of the exam 
C)  right at the beginning of the exam 
D)  24 hours before the time of the exam. 
E)  the night before the exam 
A)  between 7:00 and 11:00 the morning of the exam 
B)  between 11:00 and 12:00 the morning of the exam 
C)  right at the beginning of the exam 
D)  24 hours before the time of the exam. 
E)  the night before the exam

Question 12

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, especially when medication does not work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a rebuttal to Ken's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolutely not, because psychologists do not believe in the efficacy of drug therapy and do not want prescription privileges. 
B)  Absolutely. The provision of education required to competently prescribe would not occur at the expense of training in psychological assessments and interventions making adequate prescription training possible. 
C)  Maybe, but undeserved groups such as the elderly, the chronically mentally ill and those living in rural areas would benefit very little from such a service. 
D)  Maybe, but many major mental disorders (such as schizophrenia) are best treated with psychotherapy, so why prescribe medication. 
E)  One has to be careful when allocating prescription privileges because the biological and pharmaceutical training required of psychologists may be inadequate. 
A)  Absolutely not, because psychologists do not believe in the efficacy of drug therapy and do not want prescription privileges. 
B)  Absolutely. The provision of education required to competently prescribe would not occur at the expense of training in psychological assessments and interventions making adequate prescription training possible. 
C)  Maybe, but undeserved groups such as the elderly, the chronically mentally ill and those living in rural areas would benefit very little from such a service. 
D)  Maybe, but many major mental disorders (such as schizophrenia) are best treated with psychotherapy, so why prescribe medication. 
E)  One has to be careful when allocating prescription privileges because the biological and pharmaceutical training required of psychologists may be inadequate.

Question 14

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a juvenile delinquent who has antisocial personality disorder and frequently engages in suicidal behaviour 
B)  a high school student who feels no sense of belonging and has become disillusioned with his studies 
C)  a young lawyer who frequently has panic and anxiety attacks before important cases 
D)  a schizophrenic patient who never takes his medication 
E)  a young mother with dependent personality disorder and recently divorced. 
A)  a juvenile delinquent who has antisocial personality disorder and frequently engages in suicidal behaviour 
B)  a high school student who feels no sense of belonging and has become disillusioned with his studies 
C)  a young lawyer who frequently has panic and anxiety attacks before important cases 
D)  a schizophrenic patient who never takes his medication 
E)  a young mother with dependent personality disorder and recently divorced.

Question 15

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving. 
B)  exposure. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  reinforcement. 
E)  behavioural activation. 
A)  problem solving. 
B)  exposure. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  reinforcement. 
E)  behavioural activation.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic techniques of psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  free association 
B)  dream interpretation 
C)  analysis of resistance 
D)  guided imagery 
E)  analysis of transference 
A)  free association 
B)  dream interpretation 
C)  analysis of resistance 
D)  guided imagery 
E)  analysis of transference

Question 17

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B)  Prozac 
C)  tricyclics (TCAs) 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E)  lithium 
A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B)  Prozac 
C)  tricyclics (TCAs) 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E)  lithium

Question 19

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term, since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

While researchers have improved their studies by increasing validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in validity.

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Couples treatment has been found effective for problems such as depression or alcoholism in adults and conduct disorder in children.

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's , humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's .

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months. Although the service provided has been average, John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training. What can he do to rectify his situation?

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Which of the following is false regarding psychotherapy?

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, especially when medication does not work.

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a rebuttal to Ken's argument?

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic techniques of psychoanalysis?

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term, since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

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Exam 17: Therapies

While researchers have improved their studies by increasing __________ validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in __________ validity.

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Couples treatment has been found effective for problems such as depression or alcoholism in adults and conduct disorder in children.

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's __________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's __________.

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months. Although the service provided has been average, John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training. What can he do to rectify his situation?

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Which of the following is false regarding psychotherapy?

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, especially when medication does not work.

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a rebuttal to Ken's argument?

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic techniques of psychoanalysis?

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term, since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

While researchers have improved their studies by increasing validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in validity.

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's , humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's .