Question 1

A ________ is able to prescribe drugs for mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrist 
B)  clinical social worker 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  counseling psychologist 
E)  pastoral counselor 
A)  psychiatrist 
B)  clinical social worker 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  counseling psychologist 
E)  pastoral counselor

Question 2

________ therapy focuses on helping people with their existential crises.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Psychodynamic 
E)  Dyadic 
A)  Cognitive 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Psychodynamic 
E)  Dyadic

Question 3

The use of objects that can be traded for food, candy, treats, or special privileges with the purpose of reinforcing behavior is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the participant modeling technique. 
B)  a contingency contract. 
C)  a group extinction procedure. 
D)  a token economy. 
E)  systematic flooding. 
A)  the participant modeling technique. 
B)  a contingency contract. 
C)  a group extinction procedure. 
D)  a token economy. 
E)  systematic flooding.

Question 4

The focus of cognitive therapy is on

Accepted Answer

A)  concept formation. 
B)  assimilation and accommodation. 
C)  overcoming stereotypes 
D)  unconscious motives. 
E)  rational thinking. 
A)  concept formation. 
B)  assimilation and accommodation. 
C)  overcoming stereotypes 
D)  unconscious motives. 
E)  rational thinking.

Question 5

According to the Consumer Reports survey, which of the following is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual psychotherapy works best for every type of disorder. 
B)  The longer a person stays in therapy, the greater the improvement. 
C)  Overall psychotherapy without drugs is not as effective as psychotherapy with drugs. 
D)  Group therapy is more effective than individual therapy in treating a wide range of disorders. 
E)  Behavioral therapy is better than all other forms of therapy for virtually every mental disorder. 
A)  Individual psychotherapy works best for every type of disorder. 
B)  The longer a person stays in therapy, the greater the improvement. 
C)  Overall psychotherapy without drugs is not as effective as psychotherapy with drugs. 
D)  Group therapy is more effective than individual therapy in treating a wide range of disorders. 
E)  Behavioral therapy is better than all other forms of therapy for virtually every mental disorder.

Question 6

Elyn was recently treated with electroconvulsive therapy. She is mostly likely experiencing which psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  a personality disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  anxiety disorder 
E)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  a personality disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  anxiety disorder 
E)  obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 7

Every time Jarrad opens his cigarette case or uses his lighter, he gets a painful electric shock. Jarrad's friends and family have been asked not to give him any cigarettes or light any cigarettes for him, so he must use his own lighter if he wants to smoke. Eventually, Jarrad loses his desire to smoke, thanks to

Accepted Answer

A)  negative transference 
B)  behavioral contracting 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  aversion conditioning 
E)  cathartic transferring 
A)  negative transference 
B)  behavioral contracting 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  aversion conditioning 
E)  cathartic transferring

Question 8

A key aspect of the structure of the original Alcoholics Anonymous program was the concept of ________ steps.

Accepted Answer

A)  39 
B)  20 
C)  12 
D)  7 
E)  5 
A)  39 
B)  20 
C)  12 
D)  7 
E)  5

Question 9

Which of these clients is the most likely candidate for Aaron Beck's form of cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert, who suffers from mania 
B)  Barbara, who suffers from depression 
C)  Robert, who suffers from schizophrenia 
D)  Virginia, who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder 
E)  Sybil, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder 
A)  Albert, who suffers from mania 
B)  Barbara, who suffers from depression 
C)  Robert, who suffers from schizophrenia 
D)  Virginia, who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder 
E)  Sybil, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder

Question 10

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual therapy 
B)  family therapy 
C)  self-help support group 
D)  assertiveness training 
E)  positive psychotherapy 
A)  individual therapy 
B)  family therapy 
C)  self-help support group 
D)  assertiveness training 
E)  positive psychotherapy

Question 11

________ are the typical practitioners of Freudian therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Counseling psychologists 
B)  Social workers 
C)  Nurses 
D)  Psychoanalysts 
E)  Clinical psychologists 
A)  Counseling psychologists 
B)  Social workers 
C)  Nurses 
D)  Psychoanalysts 
E)  Clinical psychologists

Question 12

For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe has been depressed for two years. 
B)  Ken is sexually attracted to young children. 
C)  As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family. 
D)  A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor. 
E)  Lisa's borderline personality disorder causes her to think in "all or nothing" terms, and this interferes with her romantic relationships. 
A)  Joe has been depressed for two years. 
B)  Ken is sexually attracted to young children. 
C)  As a result of schizophrenia, David does not interact with members of his family. 
D)  A fear of heights restricts Alice's enrollment to classes that meet on the first floor. 
E)  Lisa's borderline personality disorder causes her to think in "all or nothing" terms, and this interferes with her romantic relationships.

Question 13

Originally developed to treat epilepsy, this drug seems to be more effective than lithium for most patients with bipolar disorder but with fewer side effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clozaril 
B)  Lamictal 
C)  Ativan 
D)  Depakote 
E)  Haldol 
A)  Clozaril 
B)  Lamictal 
C)  Ativan 
D)  Depakote 
E)  Haldol

Question 14

Veru fears snakes, so her therapist encourages her to watch a film containing people handling snakes. Veru's therapist is using

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic modeling therapy. 
B)  humanistic therapy. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  self-system therapy. 
E)  insight therapy. 
A)  symbolic modeling therapy. 
B)  humanistic therapy. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  self-system therapy. 
E)  insight therapy.

Question 15

Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  biomedical therapy. 
D)  psychoanalytic therapy. 
E)  Gestalt therapy. 
A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  biomedical therapy. 
D)  psychoanalytic therapy. 
E)  Gestalt therapy.

Question 16

According to psychoanalysis, the process of ________ blocks problems from reaching consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A)  insight 
B)  transference 
C)  nondirection 
D)  unconditional positive regard 
E)  repression 
A)  insight 
B)  transference 
C)  nondirection 
D)  unconditional positive regard 
E)  repression

Question 17

The Consumer Reports study of personal experiences in therapy found that

Accepted Answer

A)  "passive shoppers" were just as successful as "active shoppers." 
B)  most people sought the help of a mental health professional rather than that of friends and family. 
C)  drug therapy along with psychotherapy was the most effective treatment. 
D)  long-term therapy was better than short-term therapy. 
E)  specific types of therapy were deemed to be most effective. 
A)  "passive shoppers" were just as successful as "active shoppers." 
B)  most people sought the help of a mental health professional rather than that of friends and family. 
C)  drug therapy along with psychotherapy was the most effective treatment. 
D)  long-term therapy was better than short-term therapy. 
E)  specific types of therapy were deemed to be most effective.

Question 18

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the ________ between client and therapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  therapeutic alliance 
B)  transference 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  authenticity 
E)  unconditional positive regard 
A)  therapeutic alliance 
B)  transference 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  authenticity 
E)  unconditional positive regard

Question 19

Which of the following is a key component of Rogers's client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognition 
B)  resistance 
C)  dream interpretation 
D)  reflection 
E)  catharsis 
A)  cognition 
B)  resistance 
C)  dream interpretation 
D)  reflection 
E)  catharsis

Question 20

Electroconvulsive therapy has proven successful in treating

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  general anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  severe depression. 
E)  ADHD. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  general anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  severe depression. 
E)  ADHD.

A ________ is able to prescribe drugs for mental disorders.

________ therapy focuses on helping people with their existential crises.

The use of objects that can be traded for food, candy, treats, or special privileges with the purpose of reinforcing behavior is called

The focus of cognitive therapy is on

According to the Consumer Reports survey, which of the following is accurate?

Elyn was recently treated with electroconvulsive therapy. She is mostly likely experiencing which psychological disorder?

A key aspect of the structure of the original Alcoholics Anonymous program was the concept of ________ steps.

Which of these clients is the most likely candidate for Aaron Beck's form of cognitive therapy?

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

________ are the typical practitioners of Freudian therapy.

For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

Originally developed to treat epilepsy, this drug seems to be more effective than lithium for most patients with bipolar disorder but with fewer side effects.

Veru fears snakes, so her therapist encourages her to watch a film containing people handling snakes. Veru's therapist is using

Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of

According to psychoanalysis, the process of ________ blocks problems from reaching consciousness.

The Consumer Reports study of personal experiences in therapy found that

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the ________ between client and therapist.

Which of the following is a key component of Rogers's client-centered therapy?

Electroconvulsive therapy has proven successful in treating

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A ________ is able to prescribe drugs for mental disorders.

________ therapy focuses on helping people with their existential crises.

The use of objects that can be traded for food, candy, treats, or special privileges with the purpose of reinforcing behavior is called

The focus of cognitive therapy is on

According to the Consumer Reports survey, which of the following is accurate?

Elyn was recently treated with electroconvulsive therapy. She is mostly likely experiencing which psychological disorder?

A key aspect of the structure of the original Alcoholics Anonymous program was the concept of ________ steps.

Which of these clients is the most likely candidate for Aaron Beck's form of cognitive therapy?

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

________ are the typical practitioners of Freudian therapy.

For which of these problems would systematic desensitization most likely be used?

Originally developed to treat epilepsy, this drug seems to be more effective than lithium for most patients with bipolar disorder but with fewer side effects.

Veru fears snakes, so her therapist encourages her to watch a film containing people handling snakes. Veru's therapist is using

Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of

According to psychoanalysis, the process of ________ blocks problems from reaching consciousness.

The Consumer Reports study of personal experiences in therapy found that

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the ________ between client and therapist.

Which of the following is a key component of Rogers's client-centered therapy?

Electroconvulsive therapy has proven successful in treating

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

Emotion and Motivation

Personality: Theories of the Whole Person

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

From Stress to Health and Well-Being

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