Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

According to the textbook, "deinstitutionalization was made possible by the introduction of medications that reduced some symptoms of severe psychological disorders." In other words, advances in _____ therapy paved the way for deinstitutionalization.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 41

Behavior therapists often treat phobias by using:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 42

Which drug is correctly matched with its category?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 43

Aaron Beck believed that automatic thought patterns are at the root of psychological disorders.

(True/False)

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Question 44

Philippe Pinel is to Dorothea Dix as mental hygiene is to moral treatment.

(True/False)

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Question 45

The medications Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft were first used in the 1980s.

(True/False)

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Question 46

For most disorders, rational-emotive behavior therapy is superior to cognitive therapy.

(True/False)

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Question 47

Which is NOT a type of medication used to treat psychological disorders?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 48

The neurotransmitters affected by monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) do NOT include:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 49

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family's backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist's approach to helping Rebecca BEST illustrates:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

The first asylums were established in the 16th century.

(True/False)

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Question 51

In _____, legislation began requiring group insurance plans to provide mental health coverage.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

Marcel receives an 87 on the second midterm in his calculus course-the first time he has ever received anything less than an A in any course. Marcel now believes he will never succeed in math courses. Marcel is demonstrating:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

Overall, group therapy is less effective than individual therapy.

(True/False)

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Question 54

Client homework is an important part of cognitive therapy.

(True/False)

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Question 55

Twenty-one sessions of psychotherapy are as effective as 42.

(True/False)

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Question 56

_____ is used to treat phobias by presenting clients with the feared objects or situations in a no-risk context.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

Describe how a behavior therapist might use systematic desensitization and exposure therapy to treat a specific phobia or source of anxiety. Offer a concrete example for each process.

(Essay)

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Question 58

Person-centered therapists use a type of empathetic listening called _____ listening.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 59

Humanistic therapy began to take root in the:

(Multiple Choice)

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According to the textbook, "deinstitutionalization was made possible by the introduction of medications that reduced some symptoms of severe psychological disorders." In other words, advances in _____ therapy paved the way for deinstitutionalization.

Behavior therapists often treat phobias by using:

Which drug is correctly matched with its category?

Aaron Beck believed that automatic thought patterns are at the root of psychological disorders.

Philippe Pinel is to Dorothea Dix as mental hygiene is to moral treatment.

The medications Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft were first used in the 1980s.

For most disorders, rational-emotive behavior therapy is superior to cognitive therapy.

Which is NOT a type of medication used to treat psychological disorders?

The neurotransmitters affected by monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) do NOT include:

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family's backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist's approach to helping Rebecca BEST illustrates:

The first asylums were established in the 16th century.

In _____, legislation began requiring group insurance plans to provide mental health coverage.

Marcel receives an 87 on the second midterm in his calculus course-the first time he has ever received anything less than an A in any course. Marcel now believes he will never succeed in math courses. Marcel is demonstrating:

Overall, group therapy is less effective than individual therapy.

Client homework is an important part of cognitive therapy.

Twenty-one sessions of psychotherapy are as effective as 42.

_____ is used to treat phobias by presenting clients with the feared objects or situations in a no-risk context.

Describe how a behavior therapist might use systematic desensitization and exposure therapy to treat a specific phobia or source of anxiety. Offer a concrete example for each process.

Person-centered therapists use a type of empathetic listening called _____ listening.

Humanistic therapy began to take root in the:

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