Exam 2: Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Rosemary Kennedy,sister of John F.Kennedy,received a prefrontal lobotomy that was credited for allowing her to enjoy a normal life.

Some therapists adopt a(n)___________ orientation,which means they draw on the theories of two or more theoretical orientations.

"Contrived measures" refer to ________.

Token economies utilize principles of ________.

In Canada,almost __________ people are foreign-born.

Prozac and Zoloft are types of ________.

Discuss the principle of competency to stand trial.

Psychiatric commitment is the same as ________ commitment.

Lang suggested that fear or anxiety consists of response systems that include __________.

Summarize the findings of research into the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

There is clear evidence that computer-assisted therapy has positive benefits for persons with _________.

Intelligence tests are used in assessment of abnormal behaviour for each of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Reliving past hurts that become our maladaptive responses to current situations would be a tenet of what type of therapy?

The criterion for civil commitment is the same across Canadian provinces and territories.

Behaviours such as food intake,hair pulling,and cigarette smoking are well suited for __________.

Marital therapy is a special type of ________ therapy.

A review of research suggests that the best computer programs are ________.

Phenothiazines are a class of ________.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face interviews.

Each of the following types of therapy is directional EXCEPT ________.