Question 1

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion focused therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  problem focused therapy. 
D)  dynamic therapy. 
E)  family therapy. 
A)  emotion focused therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  problem focused therapy. 
D)  dynamic therapy. 
E)  family therapy.

Question 2

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

Accepted Answer

A)  very common because serendipitous discoveries never occur in science. 
B)  uncommon because in reality the ideal method for developing medications is first to understand the pathological process by which a disorder develops, then to identify an agent that will change in the process. 
C)  common because physicians carefully monitoring a patient's reaction to a drug have observed unanticipated benefits in other areas. 
D)  very common as most physicians routinely do this sort of research with their patients. 
E)  very uncommon because science has clearly established biochemical mechanisms that account for most psychological disorders. 
A)  very common because serendipitous discoveries never occur in science. 
B)  uncommon because in reality the ideal method for developing medications is first to understand the pathological process by which a disorder develops, then to identify an agent that will change in the process. 
C)  common because physicians carefully monitoring a patient's reaction to a drug have observed unanticipated benefits in other areas. 
D)  very common as most physicians routinely do this sort of research with their patients. 
E)  very uncommon because science has clearly established biochemical mechanisms that account for most psychological disorders.

Question 3

Research has shown that clinical psychologists with more extensive training and years of experience are more effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing overall positive mood 
B)  decreasing the frequency of negative mood states 
C)  reducing the intensity of manic states 
D)  blocking the emergence of manic episodes 
E)  reducing the probability of depressive episodes 
A)  increasing overall positive mood 
B)  decreasing the frequency of negative mood states 
C)  reducing the intensity of manic states 
D)  blocking the emergence of manic episodes 
E)  reducing the probability of depressive episodes

Question 6

Discuss the use of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders.

Accepted Answer

During the 1930s, clinicians noticed tha

Question 7

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: _______, ______, and _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hope ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
B)  hope ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way 
C)  calm ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
D)  calm ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way 
E)  trust ; an alternative explanation for the problem; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way 
A)  hope ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
B)  hope ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way 
C)  calm ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
D)  calm ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way 
E)  trust ; an alternative explanation for the problem; a prescription that the client think, feel, or act in a different way

Question 8

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

Accepted Answer

A)  self-management and successful coping is facilitated by open awareness of one's experience in the present moment. 
B)  gradual mindful exposure can be just as effective as in vivo exposure. 
C)  assertiveness can be practiced in session and then generalized to real-world interaction. 
D)  attending to distorted interpretation and attributions results in replacement with more reasonable cognitions. 
E)  awareness of one's thoughts facilitates self-reinforcement for appropriate cognitions. 
A)  self-management and successful coping is facilitated by open awareness of one's experience in the present moment. 
B)  gradual mindful exposure can be just as effective as in vivo exposure. 
C)  assertiveness can be practiced in session and then generalized to real-world interaction. 
D)  attending to distorted interpretation and attributions results in replacement with more reasonable cognitions. 
E)  awareness of one's thoughts facilitates self-reinforcement for appropriate cognitions.

Question 9

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most effective for certain types of people suffering from particular types of disorders. 
B)  It effectively guards against relapse and chronic disorder. 
C)  It has excellent curative properties. 
D)  It is generally highly inefficient. 
E)  It is effective for symptom control. 
A)  It is most effective for certain types of people suffering from particular types of disorders. 
B)  It effectively guards against relapse and chronic disorder. 
C)  It has excellent curative properties. 
D)  It is generally highly inefficient. 
E)  It is effective for symptom control.

Question 10

In his 1952 article, Hans Eysenck

Accepted Answer

A)  compiled extensive evidence outlining the strong suits of psychotherapy. 
B)  constructively analyzed the pros and cons of psychotherapy. 
C)  was unable to take a specific stance on psychotherapy. 
D)  that drug therapy was for most people far superior to any of the psychotherapies. 
E)  argued that there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect. 
A)  compiled extensive evidence outlining the strong suits of psychotherapy. 
B)  constructively analyzed the pros and cons of psychotherapy. 
C)  was unable to take a specific stance on psychotherapy. 
D)  that drug therapy was for most people far superior to any of the psychotherapies. 
E)  argued that there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Question 11

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This technique is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural activation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  exposure therapy. 
E)  systematic desensitization. 
A)  behavioural activation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  exposure therapy. 
E)  systematic desensitization.

Question 12

__________ consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas __________ include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinsonian effects; extrapyramidal effects 
B)  Extrapyramidal effects; tardive dyskinesia 
C)  anti-Parkinsonian effects; anti-pyramidal effects 
D)  Parkinsonian effects; tardive dyskinesia 
E)  Tardive dyskinesia; Parkinsonian effects 
A)  Parkinsonian effects; extrapyramidal effects 
B)  Extrapyramidal effects; tardive dyskinesia 
C)  anti-Parkinsonian effects; anti-pyramidal effects 
D)  Parkinsonian effects; tardive dyskinesia 
E)  Tardive dyskinesia; Parkinsonian effects

Question 13

In a meta-analytic study, data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric, called an effect size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy can be described as a

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural approach. 
B)  fundamentally humanistic approach. 
C)  psychoanalytic approach. 
D)  purely cognitive approach. 
E)  purely behavioural approach. 
A)  cognitive-behavioural approach. 
B)  fundamentally humanistic approach. 
C)  psychoanalytic approach. 
D)  purely cognitive approach. 
E)  purely behavioural approach.

Question 15

Extrapyramidal effects include symptoms similar to those found in Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jack is concerned that he is not getting the most out of his psychotherapy. He no longer feels depressed yet has only been to seven sessions. As an expert on treatment length, what would be the best advice you could give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should tell him to sign on with a new therapist because premature termination most likely is an indication of treatment failure. 
B)  You should tell him that if he truly feels better, he need not continue psychotherapy, as the number of therapy sessions attended is not necessarily related to whether the client's condition has improved. 
C)  You should tell him that even though he feels cured he should continue to attend therapy sessions for a minimum of 13 to 20 sessions, as he will otherwise receive less than optimal benefit from therapy. 
D)  You should point out that without further therapy sessions, relapse will be inevitable. 
E)  You should remind him of the cost of psychotherapy and that dropping out now would be a waste of his money. 
A)  You should tell him to sign on with a new therapist because premature termination most likely is an indication of treatment failure. 
B)  You should tell him that if he truly feels better, he need not continue psychotherapy, as the number of therapy sessions attended is not necessarily related to whether the client's condition has improved. 
C)  You should tell him that even though he feels cured he should continue to attend therapy sessions for a minimum of 13 to 20 sessions, as he will otherwise receive less than optimal benefit from therapy. 
D)  You should point out that without further therapy sessions, relapse will be inevitable. 
E)  You should remind him of the cost of psychotherapy and that dropping out now would be a waste of his money.

Question 17

Discuss the argument about whether psychologists should prescribe medication, provide your opinion and several reasons for it.

Accepted Answer

Many psychologists have argued for presc

Question 18

In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

DBT for borderline personality disorder is currently the only well-supported intervention for Axis II disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholics. 
B)  neurotic patients. 
C)  psychotic patients. 
D)  patients suffering from anxiety disorders. 
E)  patients suffering from depression. 
A)  alcoholics. 
B)  neurotic patients. 
C)  psychotic patients. 
D)  patients suffering from anxiety disorders. 
E)  patients suffering from depression.

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

Research has shown that clinical psychologists with more extensive training and years of experience are more effective.

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by _________.

Discuss the use of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders.

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: _, , and ___.

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

In his 1952 article, Hans Eysenck

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This technique is known as

consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

In a meta-analytic study, data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric, called an effect size.

Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy can be described as a

Extrapyramidal effects include symptoms similar to those found in Parkinson's disease.

Jack is concerned that he is not getting the most out of his psychotherapy. He no longer feels depressed yet has only been to seven sessions. As an expert on treatment length, what would be the best advice you could give him?

Discuss the argument about whether psychologists should prescribe medication, provide your opinion and several reasons for it.

In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

DBT for borderline personality disorder is currently the only well-supported intervention for Axis II disorders.

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

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

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Exam 17: Therapies

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

Research has shown that clinical psychologists with more extensive training and years of experience are more effective.

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by _________.

Discuss the use of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders.

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: _______, ______, and _______.

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

In his 1952 article, Hans Eysenck

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This technique is known as

__________ consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas __________ include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

In a meta-analytic study, data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric, called an effect size.

Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy can be described as a

Extrapyramidal effects include symptoms similar to those found in Parkinson's disease.

Jack is concerned that he is not getting the most out of his psychotherapy. He no longer feels depressed yet has only been to seven sessions. As an expert on treatment length, what would be the best advice you could give him?

Discuss the argument about whether psychologists should prescribe medication, provide your opinion and several reasons for it.

In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

DBT for borderline personality disorder is currently the only well-supported intervention for Axis II disorders.

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

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

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: _, , and ___.

consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.