Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) It gives individuals an opportunity to express themselves and be heard by others who may be feeling the same way. 
B) Individuals in the group may experience helpful feedback from other members in the group. 
C) It offers a sense of connectedness and belonging to the individuals in the group. 
D) It is usually more expensive than individual therapy, but most feel it is well worth the extra cost. 
A) It gives individuals an opportunity to express themselves and be heard by others who may be feeling the same way. 
B) Individuals in the group may experience helpful feedback from other members in the group. 
C) It offers a sense of connectedness and belonging to the individuals in the group. 
D) It is usually more expensive than individual therapy, but most feel it is well worth the extra cost.

Question 2

MaryBeth has awful and frequent thoughts of suicide. Her therapist wants those thoughts to be eliminated as soon as possible. The therapist decides to pair the suicidal thoughts with the repugnant smell of ammonia with the intent that MaryBeth will eventually avoid engaging in suicidal thoughts. MaryBeth's therapist is using the _____ technique.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion therapy 
B) exposure and response prevention 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization 
A) aversion therapy 
B) exposure and response prevention 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization

Question 3

_____ has the goal of helping family members reach agreement on changes that will help heal the family unit, improve communication problems, and create more understanding and harmony within the group.

Accepted Answer

A) Family therapy 
B) A self-help group 
C) Psychoanalysis 
D) Gestalt therapy 
A) Family therapy 
B) A self-help group 
C) Psychoanalysis 
D) Gestalt therapy

Question 4

Who developed rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

Accepted Answer

A) Fritz Perls 
B) Aaron Beck 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Albert Ellis 
A) Fritz Perls 
B) Aaron Beck 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Albert Ellis

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

Accepted Answer

A) It implies that the consequences of an event cause the distressing thoughts, which can often lead to maladaptive behaviors. 
B) It is a type of cognitive therapy developed by Aaron Beck back in the mid-1970s. 
C) It suggests that actual events cause the distressing thoughts, which can lead to maladaptive behaviors. 
D) It assumes that the individual's beliefs about an event, rather than the event itself, cause distress. 
A) It implies that the consequences of an event cause the distressing thoughts, which can often lead to maladaptive behaviors. 
B) It is a type of cognitive therapy developed by Aaron Beck back in the mid-1970s. 
C) It suggests that actual events cause the distressing thoughts, which can lead to maladaptive behaviors. 
D) It assumes that the individual's beliefs about an event, rather than the event itself, cause distress.

Question 6

What is the purpose of Beck's cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

aaron Beck proposed that negative, autom

Question 7

Bernice has a terrible phobia of heights. It has become more problematic since the announcement of her promotion. With the promotion come more money, more perks, and more prestige. Unfortunately, it also requires Bernice to work on the 35th floor of the building. She knows that she must overcome this fear if she wants to accept the promotion. With which therapeutic technique will she likely find the most success?

Accepted Answer

A) empathy and genuineness 
B) transference 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) a token economy 
A) empathy and genuineness 
B) transference 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) a token economy

Question 8

Based on his ABC theory, _____ developed a directive type of therapy in which irrational beliefs were targeted, challenged, and then changed; this therapy is called _____.

Accepted Answer

albert Ellis; ration

Question 9

Based on the research, _____ seem(s)to be an effective treatment option for those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) anticonvulsant drugs 
B) Nardil 
C) Prozac 
D) anxiolytics 
A) anticonvulsant drugs 
B) Nardil 
C) Prozac 
D) anxiolytics

Question 10

_____ is used to treat fears by training clients in deep muscle relaxation and then having them confront a graduated series of anxiety-producing situations until they can remain relaxed while confronting even the most feared situation.

Accepted Answer

A) Aversion therapy 
B) Congruence 
C) A token economy 
D) Systematic desensitization 
A) Aversion therapy 
B) Congruence 
C) A token economy 
D) Systematic desensitization

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a documented disadvantage to using drug therapy for psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) They always take much longer to work than does psychotherapy. 
B) They are sometimes very costly. 
C) The correct dosages are sometimes difficult to establish. 
D) There are many unpleasant and even dangerous side effects. 
A) They always take much longer to work than does psychotherapy. 
B) They are sometimes very costly. 
C) The correct dosages are sometimes difficult to establish. 
D) There are many unpleasant and even dangerous side effects.

Question 12

A brief psychotherapy designed to help people with depression better understand and cope with problems relating to their interpersonal relationships defines _____

Accepted Answer

A) behavior therapy. 
B) humanistic therapy. 
C) biomedical therapy. 
D) interpersonal therapy (IPT). 
A) behavior therapy. 
B) humanistic therapy. 
C) biomedical therapy. 
D) interpersonal therapy (IPT).

Question 13

Compare and contrast the pathway that leads to major depressive disorder from a psychoanalytic perspective and again from the behavioral perspective. Name possible treatment techniques used in each.

Accepted Answer

Examining the development of major depre

Question 14

_____ occurs when an individual is asked to imagine or even be in the presence of the feared object; he/she remains there until the fear has subsided.

Accepted Answer

A) Aversion therapy 
B) Systematic desensitization 
C) Exposure and response prevention 
D) Flooding 
A) Aversion therapy 
B) Systematic desensitization 
C) Exposure and response prevention 
D) Flooding

Question 15

Since the introduction of drug therapy in 1955, the United States has witnessed a significantly lower _____.

Accepted Answer

mental/psychiatric hospital pa

Question 16

Bud has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. He and his therapist are discussing what happened at school yesterday. Bud's psychology professor surprised the class with a pop quiz. While Bud had been doing well in class up until that point, he had not had a chance to do his reading because he worked until midnight the night before; therefore, he failed the pop quiz. Bud's therapist asked him to share his thoughts about failing the pop quiz. Bud replied, "I should have known we'd have a pop quiz. I should have stayed up after work or gotten up early this morning to do my reading. I know I will fail the class now!" Bud's therapist retorted with, "Why do you think you have the ability to predict what will happen? That is ridiculous. It is just a pop quiz. Didn't you tell me that your professor drops a low score anyway?" His therapist continued on in this directive manner. Based on this interaction, it seems likely that Bud's therapist is providing him with _____

Accepted Answer

A) rational emotive behavior therapy. 
B) gestalt therapy. 
C) Beck's cognitive therapy. 
D) humanistic therapy. 
A) rational emotive behavior therapy. 
B) gestalt therapy. 
C) Beck's cognitive therapy. 
D) humanistic therapy.

Question 17

Humanistic psychologists believe that psychological disorders result when _____

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization is attained too early. 
B) an individual's object of relation is an unhealthy one. 
C) the natural tendency toward realizing one's inner potential is blocked by oneself or others. 
D) transference interferes with one's authentic self. 
A) self-actualization is attained too early. 
B) an individual's object of relation is an unhealthy one. 
C) the natural tendency toward realizing one's inner potential is blocked by oneself or others. 
D) transference interferes with one's authentic self.

Question 18

What is a potential drawback with in vivo flooding?

Accepted Answer

Flooding is a behavioral therapy used to

Question 19

Some antipsychotic medications are also known as _____

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines. 
B) stimulants. 
C) neuroleptics. 
D) sedatives. 
A) benzodiazepines. 
B) stimulants. 
C) neuroleptics. 
D) sedatives.

Question 20

Brett notices in therapy that he seems to be the one controlling the direction the session is taking. He also notices that his therapist has done a nice job of creating an atmosphere of acceptance in therapy. Because his therapist does not make it seem like she is a know-it-all and an expert, he feels like they are on a person-to-person basis. Brett finds this all helpful because it make him trust his therapist even more. Brett's therapist is practicing _____ therapy and is utilizing _____ and _____ as therapeutic techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) person-centered; transference; flooding 
B) behavior; genuineness; aversion therapy 
C) humanistic; unconditional positive regard; congruence 
D) interpersonal; dream analysis; the empty chair 
A) person-centered; transference; flooding 
B) behavior; genuineness; aversion therapy 
C) humanistic; unconditional positive regard; congruence 
D) interpersonal; dream analysis; the empty chair

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

_____ has the goal of helping family members reach agreement on changes that will help heal the family unit, improve communication problems, and create more understanding and harmony within the group.

Who developed rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

Which of the following statements is true of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

What is the purpose of Beck's cognitive therapy?

Based on his ABC theory, _ developed a directive type of therapy in which irrational beliefs were targeted, challenged, and then changed; this therapy is called _.

Based on the research, _____ seem(s)to be an effective treatment option for those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

_____ is used to treat fears by training clients in deep muscle relaxation and then having them confront a graduated series of anxiety-producing situations until they can remain relaxed while confronting even the most feared situation.

Which of the following is NOT a documented disadvantage to using drug therapy for psychological disorders?

A brief psychotherapy designed to help people with depression better understand and cope with problems relating to their interpersonal relationships defines _____

Compare and contrast the pathway that leads to major depressive disorder from a psychoanalytic perspective and again from the behavioral perspective. Name possible treatment techniques used in each.

_____ occurs when an individual is asked to imagine or even be in the presence of the feared object; he/she remains there until the fear has subsided.

Since the introduction of drug therapy in 1955, the United States has witnessed a significantly lower _____.

Humanistic psychologists believe that psychological disorders result when _____

What is a potential drawback with in vivo flooding?

Some antipsychotic medications are also known as _____

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?

_____ has the goal of helping family members reach agreement on changes that will help heal the family unit, improve communication problems, and create more understanding and harmony within the group.

Who developed rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

Which of the following statements is true of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?

What is the purpose of Beck's cognitive therapy?

Based on his ABC theory, _____ developed a directive type of therapy in which irrational beliefs were targeted, challenged, and then changed; this therapy is called _____.

Based on the research, _____ seem(s)to be an effective treatment option for those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

_____ is used to treat fears by training clients in deep muscle relaxation and then having them confront a graduated series of anxiety-producing situations until they can remain relaxed while confronting even the most feared situation.

Which of the following is NOT a documented disadvantage to using drug therapy for psychological disorders?

A brief psychotherapy designed to help people with depression better understand and cope with problems relating to their interpersonal relationships defines _____

Compare and contrast the pathway that leads to major depressive disorder from a psychoanalytic perspective and again from the behavioral perspective. Name possible treatment techniques used in each.

_____ occurs when an individual is asked to imagine or even be in the presence of the feared object; he/she remains there until the fear has subsided.

Since the introduction of drug therapy in 1955, the United States has witnessed a significantly lower _____.

Humanistic psychologists believe that psychological disorders result when _____

What is a potential drawback with in vivo flooding?

Some antipsychotic medications are also known as _____

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Human Sexuality and Gender

Filters

Based on his ABC theory, _ developed a directive type of therapy in which irrational beliefs were targeted, challenged, and then changed; this therapy is called _.