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

Thorazine,Mellaril,Prolixin,and Stelazine are all types of ________.

Each of the following is an advantage to direct observation as an assessment technique EXCEPT ________.

Summarize a recent Canadian case in which NCRMD was applied.

Projective tests are based upon ________ theories.

Each of the following is a disadvantage to direct observation as an assessment technique EXCEPT ________.

The validity of a measure of assessment is its consistency.

Which statement best represents a person whose identity is NOT defined in terms of a disorder?

The process of uttering uncensored thoughts as soon as they come to mind is called ________.

The therapy that appears to be MOST successful in treating depression and anxiety disorders is ________ therapy.

The SCID includes ________.

The effectiveness of psychotherapy ________.

Regular use of benzodiazepines can produce _________.

Ted goes to a therapist to help overcome his fear of snakes.The therapist helps Ted to become deeply relaxed through the use of progressive relaxation.Ted is then asked to imagine increasingly anxiety-arousing scenes involving snakes while maintaining a relaxed state.If Ted becomes fearful,the therapist switches Ted back to relaxation until Ted can tolerate the scene and remain fully relaxed.This process is continued until Ted can stay relaxed through even the most distressing scene in the hierarchy.This process is called ________.

The DSM-5 is reorganized,with chapters organized starting with mild disorders and finishing with more severe disorders.

Each of the following is a reason clients prefer individual therapy to group therapy EXCEPT ________.

The mental status exam is based on observation of the client's behaviour and self-presentation.

________ devices allow clinicians to monitor clients' blood pressure at intervals throughout the day.

DSM-5 deliberately employs dimensions rather than __________in evaluating abnormal behaviour

The M'Naughten rule holds that a person does not bear criminal responsibility for an act when ________.

The systematic interaction between a client and a therapist that incorporates the use of psychological principles to help bring about changes in the client's behaviours,thoughts,and feelings in order to help the client overcome abnormal behaviour,solve problems,or develop as an individual is called ________.