Question 1

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  helped formerly institutionalized patients to return to the community. 
B)  offered the possibility of reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. 
C)  were regarded as a major scientific breakthrough. 
D)  replaced psychological therapies as the most common type of treatment. 
E)  made possible the policy of deinstitutionalization. 
A)  helped formerly institutionalized patients to return to the community. 
B)  offered the possibility of reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. 
C)  were regarded as a major scientific breakthrough. 
D)  replaced psychological therapies as the most common type of treatment. 
E)  made possible the policy of deinstitutionalization.

Question 2

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Accepted Answer

At the heart of behavioural approaches a

Question 3

Which of the following does not take place during client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A client is given "unconditional positive regard". 
B)  A client is valued as a unique individual. 
C)  A client is welcomed into an environment of acceptance. 
D)  A client is diagnosed. 
E)  A client is treated by a therapist who is genuine and empathic. 
A)  A client is given "unconditional positive regard". 
B)  A client is valued as a unique individual. 
C)  A client is welcomed into an environment of acceptance. 
D)  A client is diagnosed. 
E)  A client is treated by a therapist who is genuine and empathic.

Question 4

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic-experiential. 
B)  eclectic. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  neo-Freudian. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural. 
A)  humanistic-experiential. 
B)  eclectic. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  neo-Freudian. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti-psychotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B)  second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C)  second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties, making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D)  first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E)  choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient 
A)  first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B)  second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C)  second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties, making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D)  first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E)  choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient

Question 6

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995) all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural therapies are always the most effective. 
B)  was ultimately deemed to be inconclusive regarding the overall effectiveness of behavioural versus non-behavioural treatments. 
C)  found that the nonbehavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.42. 
D)  found that the behavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.85. 
E)  there is more evidence to support the efficacy of cognitive-behaviour therapies than other treatments. 
A)  cognitive-behavioural therapies are always the most effective. 
B)  was ultimately deemed to be inconclusive regarding the overall effectiveness of behavioural versus non-behavioural treatments. 
C)  found that the nonbehavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.42. 
D)  found that the behavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.85. 
E)  there is more evidence to support the efficacy of cognitive-behaviour therapies than other treatments.

Question 7

You are a psychiatrist who is treating an elderly schizophrenic patient. You are worried about extrapyramidal effects and serious health risks, and would like to keep these at an absolute minimum. Which of the following drugs would you most likely prescribe?

Accepted Answer

A)  clozapine 
B)  olanzapine 
C)  thioridazine 
D)  haloperidol 
E)  fluphenazine 
A)  clozapine 
B)  olanzapine 
C)  thioridazine 
D)  haloperidol 
E)  fluphenazine

Question 8

"Everybody has won, and all must have prizes." This line from Alice in Wonderland best conforms with which psychological principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the multiple placebo effect 
B)  emotion focused therapy 
C)  the ripple effect 
D)  the dodo bird verdict 
E)  systematic desensitization 
A)  the multiple placebo effect 
B)  emotion focused therapy 
C)  the ripple effect 
D)  the dodo bird verdict 
E)  systematic desensitization

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The CPA has not taken a stand on the issue of prescription privilege. 
B)  The CPA is in complete support of such privileges. 
C)  The CPA does not believe the extra costs and time needed for extra training is worth the privilege. 
D)  The CPA completely supports the American approach to reducing health care costs. 
E)  The Canadian Psychological Association (CP
A)  is vehemently opposed to allowing such privileges. 
A)  The CPA has not taken a stand on the issue of prescription privilege. 
B)  The CPA is in complete support of such privileges. 
C)  The CPA does not believe the extra costs and time needed for extra training is worth the privilege. 
D)  The CPA completely supports the American approach to reducing health care costs. 
E)  The Canadian Psychological Association (CP
A)  is vehemently opposed to allowing such privileges.

Question 10

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclics 
B)  dibenzodiazepine 
C)  phenothiazines 
D)  butyrophenone 
E)  clozapine 
A)  tricyclics 
B)  dibenzodiazepine 
C)  phenothiazines 
D)  butyrophenone 
E)  clozapine

Question 11

List the four distinct modalities of delivering therapy and provide a brief description of each.

Accepted Answer

The four distinct modalities of psychoth

Question 12

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adler's individual psychology 
B)  time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E)  ego analysis 
A)  Adler's individual psychology 
B)  time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E)  ego analysis

Question 13

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy, researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The process of addressing ambivalence to adopt lifestyle changes is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  induction of insight. 
B)  cognitive restructuring. 
C)  cognitive therapy. 
D)  motivational interviewing. 
E)  self-regulation. 
A)  induction of insight. 
B)  cognitive restructuring. 
C)  cognitive therapy. 
D)  motivational interviewing. 
E)  self-regulation.

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Which of the following does not take place during client-centered therapy?

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti-psychotics?

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995) all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

You are a psychiatrist who is treating an elderly schizophrenic patient. You are worried about extrapyramidal effects and serious health risks, and would like to keep these at an absolute minimum. Which of the following drugs would you most likely prescribe?

"Everybody has won, and all must have prizes." This line from Alice in Wonderland best conforms with which psychological principle?

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

List the four distinct modalities of delivering therapy and provide a brief description of each.

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy, researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

The process of addressing ambivalence to adopt lifestyle changes is termed

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The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Which of the following does not take place during client-centered therapy?

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti-psychotics?

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995) all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

You are a psychiatrist who is treating an elderly schizophrenic patient. You are worried about extrapyramidal effects and serious health risks, and would like to keep these at an absolute minimum. Which of the following drugs would you most likely prescribe?

"Everybody has won, and all must have prizes." This line from Alice in Wonderland best conforms with which psychological principle?

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

List the four distinct modalities of delivering therapy and provide a brief description of each.

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy, researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

The process of addressing ambivalence to adopt lifestyle changes is termed

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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