Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Atypical antipsychotics reduce schizophrenic symptoms in approximately _____ of patients.

Briefly describe the important developments in the history of psychological treatment associated with each of these time periods: a) the Stone Age; b) the Renaissance; c) the French Revolution; d) Early America; and e) the 20th century.

During the second half of the 19th century, _____ promoted the mental hygiene movement to reform American asylums.

Michaela's therapist is an active listener who often paraphrases what she says. He does not judge her and is quite open to her exploration of her weaknesses. He gives her appropriate validation and encourages her to reflect on her feelings. He wants to deepen her self-understanding. Her therapy is MOST likely:

The text cites a Los Angeles county study in which Mexican and Asian-Americans were more likely to stick with and benefit from therapy when matched with a therapist of the same ethnicity and native language. The length of time the clients persisted in therapy was a(n) _____ variable in this study.

_____ therapy is a type of insight therapy that emphasizes the positive aspects of people's nature.

Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

In a residential treatment facility for troubled youth, adolescent children receive large colored buttons when they hang up their clothes, make their beds, and come to meals on time. The children return the buttons to staff members to receive bedtime snacks or watch television. This BEST illustrates an application of:

Improving conflict management and communication skills is one of the main objectives of:

Person-centered therapists are _____; that is, they follow the client's lead during the session.

Electroconvulsive therapy was most prevalent in the _____ century.

In the late 1700s, _____ began reforming the conditions in asylums to make them more humane.

Psychodynamic therapists reject most of Freud's ideas.

One example of a benzodiazepine is:

_____ emphasized the importance of active listening during psychotherapy.

Which is NOT one of the three classes of antidepressants?

Kelley is currently being treated for severe major depression. She is MOST likely to be prescribed a(n):

Outcome research is used to evaluate the effectiveness of therapies.

People with bipolar disorder are ____ times as likely to take their own lives as are members of the general population.

Behavior therapy has proven successful in treating schizophrenia.