Exam 15: Therapy

Ali is recovering from a cingulotomy.The outcome that might be expected is a reduction of:

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a lot of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck.You might expect that this therapist will:

A number of studies have found there is:

When Sara was six years old, she was attacked by a large dog, and her leg and arm were bitten quite badly.As an adult, she is still terrified of dogs.Just the sight of a dog in a television commercial is enough to make her feel anxious and fearful.Based on classical conditioning principles, a behavioral therapist would suggest the conditioned stimulus in Sara's phobia is:

Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of benzodiazepines?

Client-centered therapy can be described as:

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the nature of modern versions of psychoanalysis?

Which drug used to treat schizophrenia effects both dopamine and serotonin?

Which general category of therapy places an emphasis on exploring a person's thought processes to solve psychological problems?

When Neville was seven years old, his older sister jumped out from a hiding spot and grabbed him unexpectedly, just as he was about to go upstairs.As an adult, he is still terrified of stairs.Based on classical conditioning principles, a behavioral therapist would suggest the conditioned response in Neville's phobia:

A client who is engaged in a process known as social skills training will typically receive either corrective feedback or positive reinforcement from a therapist after "role-playing" actual events.

The therapeutic technique designed to be totally supportive and nonjudgmental is:

Lithium carbonate is most frequently used to treat:

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the nature of modern versions of psychoanalysis?

Felipe has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed chlorpromazine to help reduce the severity of Felipe's symptoms.In this case, Felipe most likely has:

In selecting a psychotherapist, it is critical to select someone who takes an eclectic approach to treating psychological disorders.

Thorazine (chlorpromazine) works by acting on the levels of ____________________ in the brain.

Drugs that are used to reduce the severity of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia are called:

Family therapists:

Describe the process of systematic desensitization.Provide a concrete example of how the procedure would be applied as part of your answer.