Question 1

The desired goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy is to help clients

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualize. 
B)  understand their unconscious mind. 
C)  analyze their transference. 
D)  obtain unconditional positive regard. 
E)  develop new skills and self-efficacy. 
A)  self-actualize. 
B)  understand their unconscious mind. 
C)  analyze their transference. 
D)  obtain unconditional positive regard. 
E)  develop new skills and self-efficacy. E

Question 2

According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of

Accepted Answer

A)  our behaviors. 
B)  our irrational beliefs. 
C)  the events that happen to us. 
D)  other people's irrational beliefs. 
E)  our self-concepts. 
A)  our behaviors. 
B)  our irrational beliefs. 
C)  the events that happen to us. 
D)  other people's irrational beliefs. 
E)  our self-concepts. B

Question 3

Dr. Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior therapy. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  Gestalt therapy. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
E)  aversion therapy. 
A)  behavior therapy. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  Gestalt therapy. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
E)  aversion therapy. B

Question 4

A type of therapy in which clients meet regularly in a group setting and discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  informal 
C)  group 
D)  Gestalt 
E)  psychoeducational 
A)  social 
B)  informal 
C)  group 
D)  Gestalt 
E)  psychoeducational

Question 5

Every time Alice cleans her room properly and makes the bed she receives a marble. When she accumulates 100 marbles, she can get the new video game she wants. What type of behavioral program are Alice's parents using?

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  token economy 
D)  systematic desensitization 
E)  flooding 
A)  modeling 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  token economy 
D)  systematic desensitization 
E)  flooding

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of the antipsychotic (AP) drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP drugs were first used in 1953. 
B)  Any tranquilizer will function as an effective AP drug. 
C)  AP drugs have reduced the size of psychiatric hospitals. 
D)  Motor problems are associated with the use of AP drugs. 
E)  AP drugs are more effective in treating "positive" than "negative" symptoms. 
A)  AP drugs were first used in 1953. 
B)  Any tranquilizer will function as an effective AP drug. 
C)  AP drugs have reduced the size of psychiatric hospitals. 
D)  Motor problems are associated with the use of AP drugs. 
E)  AP drugs are more effective in treating "positive" than "negative" symptoms.

Question 7

Cindy's parents allow her to play her video game an extra 15 minutes more, if she has completed all of her daily chores. Cindy's parents are using

Accepted Answer

A)  participant modeling. 
B)  aversion therapy. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
E)  parent effectiveness training. 
A)  participant modeling. 
B)  aversion therapy. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
E)  parent effectiveness training.

Question 8

Which type of psychotherapist is most likely to use systematic desensitization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of psychotherapist is most likely...

Question 9

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and emotional support is called

Accepted Answer

A)  family therapy 
B)  individual therapy 
C)  a self-help support group 
D)  a systematic desensitization group 
E)  Gestalt therapy 
A)  family therapy 
B)  individual therapy 
C)  a self-help support group 
D)  a systematic desensitization group 
E)  Gestalt therapy

Question 10

Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as

Accepted Answer

A)  hopelessness, sadness, and suicide ideations. 
B)  excessive worry, repetitive thoughts, and compulsive behavior. 
C)  hallucinations, delusions, and social withdrawal. 
D)  manipulation, lying, and cheating. 
E)  euphoria, excess energy, and a lack of need for sleep. 
A)  hopelessness, sadness, and suicide ideations. 
B)  excessive worry, repetitive thoughts, and compulsive behavior. 
C)  hallucinations, delusions, and social withdrawal. 
D)  manipulation, lying, and cheating. 
E)  euphoria, excess energy, and a lack of need for sleep.

Question 11

Taking Antabuse so that a patient becomes nauseous when consuming alcohol is an example of which therapy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taking Antabuse so that a patient becomes...

Question 12

Dr. Graham listens to Maria's statements and then restates what he feels is Maria's message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Graham practicing?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  client-centered 
E)  Gestalt 
A)  behavior 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  client-centered 
E)  Gestalt

Question 13

What strategy is used today to minimize the side-effects of electroconvulsive therapy?

Accepted Answer

ECT is administered unilateral

Question 14

Imagine if Sigmund Freud were to go to Carl Rogers for therapy. Freud's major complaint is depression due to distress over the lack of positive response to his theories. What is Rogers most likely to say during their session?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You seem troubled by the reaction to your work." 
B)  "Let's focus on your relationship with your father." 
C)  "Why do you think that everyone must appreciate your work?" 
D)  "Say the first thing that comes to your mind; don't censor anything because I want to know what is truly on your mind." 
E)  "What happened in your childhood that makes you require others to appreciate your theories?" 
A)  "You seem troubled by the reaction to your work." 
B)  "Let's focus on your relationship with your father." 
C)  "Why do you think that everyone must appreciate your work?" 
D)  "Say the first thing that comes to your mind; don't censor anything because I want to know what is truly on your mind." 
E)  "What happened in your childhood that makes you require others to appreciate your theories?"

Question 15

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  insight 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  humanistic 
E)  biomedical 
A)  insight 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  humanistic 
E)  biomedical

Question 16

Dr. Stevenson, a therapist, states "I promote rational thinking to alleviate distressing feelings and behaviors." Dr. Stevenson is probably a ________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  behavior 
D)  cognitive 
E)  humanistic 
A)  client-centered 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  behavior 
D)  cognitive 
E)  humanistic

Question 17

Saleem has been seeing a therapist because she cannot adjust to her new husband's children from a previous marriage. Although she dearly loves her husband, she feels awkward and embarrassed in front of the children. The therapist suggests that she bring her husband and his children with her to the next session so she can see them interact. Saleem is probably seeing a

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior therapist 
B)  psychoanalyst 
C)  Gestalt therapist 
D)  family therapist 
E)  humanistic therapist 
A)  behavior therapist 
B)  psychoanalyst 
C)  Gestalt therapist 
D)  family therapist 
E)  humanistic therapist

Question 18

Aversion therapy is useful for the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety. 
B)  a phobic fear. 
C)  diminished self-esteem. 
D)  fear of flying. 
E)  drug addiction. 
A)  anxiety. 
B)  a phobic fear. 
C)  diminished self-esteem. 
D)  fear of flying. 
E)  drug addiction.

Question 19

Which of the following would Albert Ellis identify as an irrational belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  I can succeed. 
B)  I am honest. 
C)  Other students are competent. 
D)  I can change my beliefs. 
E)  I should always be treated fairly. 
A)  I can succeed. 
B)  I am honest. 
C)  Other students are competent. 
D)  I can change my beliefs. 
E)  I should always be treated fairly.

Question 20

A serious concern regarding the use of anti-anxiety medications is that

Accepted Answer

A)  a person who abruptly stops taking these drugs may show signs of withdrawal. 
B)  such drugs are depressants. 
C)  chronic use may lead to addiction. 
D)  driving is impaired after such use. 
E)  All of the above are 
A)  a person who abruptly stops taking these drugs may show signs of withdrawal. 
B)  such drugs are depressants. 
C)  chronic use may lead to addiction. 
D)  driving is impaired after such use. 
E)  All of the above are

The desired goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy is to help clients

According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of

Dr. Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using

A type of therapy in which clients meet regularly in a group setting and discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ________ therapy.

Every time Alice cleans her room properly and makes the bed she receives a marble. When she accumulates 100 marbles, she can get the new video game she wants. What type of behavioral program are Alice's parents using?

Which of the following is NOT true of the antipsychotic (AP) drugs?

Cindy's parents allow her to play her video game an extra 15 minutes more, if she has completed all of her daily chores. Cindy's parents are using

Which type of psychotherapist is most likely to use systematic desensitization?

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and emotional support is called

Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as

Taking Antabuse so that a patient becomes nauseous when consuming alcohol is an example of which therapy?

Dr. Graham listens to Maria's statements and then restates what he feels is Maria's message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Graham practicing?

What strategy is used today to minimize the side-effects of electroconvulsive therapy?

Imagine if Sigmund Freud were to go to Carl Rogers for therapy. Freud's major complaint is depression due to distress over the lack of positive response to his theories. What is Rogers most likely to say during their session?

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of ________ therapy.

Dr. Stevenson, a therapist, states "I promote rational thinking to alleviate distressing feelings and behaviors." Dr. Stevenson is probably a ________ therapist.

Aversion therapy is useful for the treatment of

Which of the following would Albert Ellis identify as an irrational belief?

A serious concern regarding the use of anti-anxiety medications is that

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The desired goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy is to help clients

According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of

Dr. Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using

A type of therapy in which clients meet regularly in a group setting and discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ________ therapy.

Every time Alice cleans her room properly and makes the bed she receives a marble. When she accumulates 100 marbles, she can get the new video game she wants. What type of behavioral program are Alice's parents using?

Which of the following is NOT true of the antipsychotic (AP) drugs?

Cindy's parents allow her to play her video game an extra 15 minutes more, if she has completed all of her daily chores. Cindy's parents are using

Which type of psychotherapist is most likely to use systematic desensitization?

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and emotional support is called

Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as

Taking Antabuse so that a patient becomes nauseous when consuming alcohol is an example of which therapy?

Dr. Graham listens to Maria's statements and then restates what he feels is Maria's message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Graham practicing?

What strategy is used today to minimize the side-effects of electroconvulsive therapy?

Imagine if Sigmund Freud were to go to Carl Rogers for therapy. Freud's major complaint is depression due to distress over the lack of positive response to his theories. What is Rogers most likely to say during their session?

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of ________ therapy.

Dr. Stevenson, a therapist, states "I promote rational thinking to alleviate distressing feelings and behaviors." Dr. Stevenson is probably a ________ therapist.

Aversion therapy is useful for the treatment of

Which of the following would Albert Ellis identify as an irrational belief?

A serious concern regarding the use of anti-anxiety medications is that

Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Human Nurture

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Development Over the Lifespan

States of Consciousness

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Personality: Theories of the Whole Person

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

From Stress to Health and Well-Being

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