Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of biological therapies?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychiatrists prescribe medications that alter aspects of bodily functioning. 
B) Biological therapies cannot be combined with psychotherapies. 
C) All psychiatrists and psychologists can prescribe medications in the United States. 
D) Biological therapies are also known as talk therapies. 
A) Psychiatrists prescribe medications that alter aspects of bodily functioning. 
B) Biological therapies cannot be combined with psychotherapies. 
C) All psychiatrists and psychologists can prescribe medications in the United States. 
D) Biological therapies are also known as talk therapies.

Question 2

Identify a true statement about psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) It is a nonmedical process. 
B) It alters aspects of bodily functioning. 
C) It focuses on biological causes. 
D) It can only be administered by psychiatrists. 
A) It is a nonmedical process. 
B) It alters aspects of bodily functioning. 
C) It focuses on biological causes. 
D) It can only be administered by psychiatrists.

Question 3

Dream analysis is a psychoanalytic technique for interpreting a person's dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Laura is depressed about the fact that she did not score well in her biology paper in school,which will ruin her chances of getting into medical school.Her therapist asks her to reexamine this conclusion.According to this information,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Laura's therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) labeling of distortions 
B) reattribution 
C) decatastrophize 
D) examining options and alternatives 
A) labeling of distortions 
B) reattribution 
C) decatastrophize 
D) examining options and alternatives

Question 5

Elizabeth,a family therapist,tells Roy's family that Roy's problem of cocaine addiction is related to the dynamics that exists within their family.According to this information,it can be inferred that Elizabeth practices the _____ technique.

Accepted Answer

A) client-centered 
B) structural change 
C) reframing 
D) scaling 
A) client-centered 
B) structural change 
C) reframing 
D) scaling

Question 6

Roberto is a behavioral psychologist.Tracy,one of his patients,feels that she is a failure and is not capable of achieving anything in life.Roberto instructs Tracy to change the way she feels about herself.He asks her to write down five positive qualities about herself and to focus on those positive qualities whenever she feels low.Which of the following techniques of cognitive therapy is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) reflective speech 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) free association 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) reflective speech 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) free association

Question 7

In the context of community mental health movement,deinstitutionalization involves

Accepted Answer

A) releasing individuals with mental disorders from prison. 
B) releasing individuals with mental disorders into the custody of law officials. 
C) transferring individuals with psychological disorders from mental institutions to community-based facilities. 
D) transferring individuals with mental disorders from regular hospitals to psychiatric facilities. 
A) releasing individuals with mental disorders from prison. 
B) releasing individuals with mental disorders into the custody of law officials. 
C) transferring individuals with psychological disorders from mental institutions to community-based facilities. 
D) transferring individuals with mental disorders from regular hospitals to psychiatric facilities.

Question 8

Cindy's therapist uses both the distraction and scaling techniques to help her deal with anxiety.As a result,it can be inferred that Cindy's therapist practices

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic therapy. 
B) humanistic therapy. 
C) behavioral therapy. 
D) cognitive therapy. 
A) psychodynamic therapy. 
B) humanistic therapy. 
C) behavioral therapy. 
D) cognitive therapy.

Question 9

Natalie had to close her start-up firm due to heavy losses.She is depressed and thinks of herself as a complete failure.She visits a psychologist to deal with her depression.Her psychologist focuses on changing her thoughts and provides a set a positive statements that Natalie can say to herself whenever she feels low.In this scenario,the psychologist is most likely using

Accepted Answer

A) the self-instructional method 
B) the systematic desensitization method 
C) client-centered therapy 
D) psychoanalysis 
A) the self-instructional method 
B) the systematic desensitization method 
C) client-centered therapy 
D) psychoanalysis

Question 10

Clozapine is used to treat

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) anxiety disorder. 
C) mood swings. 
D) schizophrenia. 
A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) anxiety disorder. 
C) mood swings. 
D) schizophrenia.

Question 11

Carrie tells her therapist that when she interacts with the opposite gender,she feels extremely anxious and a cascade of negative opinions arise in her mind.In response to Carrie's statement,her therapist asks her to picture a red light whenever such opinions arise in her mind.In to this scenario,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Carrie's therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) thought stopping 
B) guided association 
C) distraction 
D) decatastrophize 
A) thought stopping 
B) guided association 
C) distraction 
D) decatastrophize

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapists?

Accepted Answer

A) to help clients resolve unconscious conflicts and gain insight 
B) to bring about environmental changes that facilitate adaptive behaviors 
C) to develop the innate growth potential of clients 
D) to modify irrational beliefs of clients 
A) to help clients resolve unconscious conflicts and gain insight 
B) to bring about environmental changes that facilitate adaptive behaviors 
C) to develop the innate growth potential of clients 
D) to modify irrational beliefs of clients

Question 13

Gabriella has been diagnosed with depression and is currently under medication.Her doctor has prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)to treat her.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience _____.

Accepted Answer

A) immobility of face 
B) toxicity 
C) insomnia 
D) tardive dyskinesia 
A) immobility of face 
B) toxicity 
C) insomnia 
D) tardive dyskinesia

Question 14

Nathan has been suffering from alcohol addiction for the past two years.He has visited several psychiatrists who have prescribed certain drugs.However,these medications have not significantly reduced his symptoms.He decides to visit Alastair,a therapist,for help.In this scenario,which of the following sociocultural approaches should be implemented by Alastair?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) applied behavioral analysis 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) group therapy 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) applied behavioral analysis 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) group therapy

Question 15

Dr.Mitchell is a family therapist who believes that in order to understand psychological problems in an adequate manner,she must understand the dynamics of the client's family.She feels this is absolutely necessary because

Accepted Answer

A) older siblings are usually relied upon to provide therapeutic solutions. 
B) the individual must be cured before the rest of the family is affected. 
C) problems of the individual are often preceded by family problems. 
D) parental behaviors are irrelevant to how the child behaves. 
A) older siblings are usually relied upon to provide therapeutic solutions. 
B) the individual must be cured before the rest of the family is affected. 
C) problems of the individual are often preceded by family problems. 
D) parental behaviors are irrelevant to how the child behaves.

Question 16

In the context of psychotherapy,cross-cultural competence refers both to how skilled a therapist feels about being able to manage cultural issues that might arise in therapy and to how the client perceives the therapist's ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the psychoanalytic approach toward psychotherapy,which of the following is an essential part of the job of a psychotherapist?

Accepted Answer

A) to point out inconsistencies in the client's thoughts and behaviors 
B) to encourage the client to transfer negative feelings to the therapist 
C) to free the client from conscious influences 
D) to free the individual from the conflict that resides in his or her unconscious mind 
A) to point out inconsistencies in the client's thoughts and behaviors 
B) to encourage the client to transfer negative feelings to the therapist 
C) to free the client from conscious influences 
D) to free the individual from the conflict that resides in his or her unconscious mind

Question 18

_____ is the area of psychology that integrates science and theory to prevent and treat psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) Evolutionary psychology 
B) Clinical psychology 
C) Organizational psychology 
D) Forensic psychology 
A) Evolutionary psychology 
B) Clinical psychology 
C) Organizational psychology 
D) Forensic psychology

Question 19

Unconditional positive regard is an essential element in client-centered therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the context of biological approaches to therapy,those who support the idea that psychologists ought to have prescription privileges are most likely to state that

Accepted Answer

A) individuals with psychological disorders may also have physical illnesses that psychologists are trained to diagnose or treat. 
B) a psychologist is likely to treat with psychotherapy first,rather than medication. 
C) the change in regulations would make it difficult for those with psychological disorders to seek treatment. 
D) psychoactive drugs used by psychologists for treating psychological disorders have hardly any side affects. 
A) individuals with psychological disorders may also have physical illnesses that psychologists are trained to diagnose or treat. 
B) a psychologist is likely to treat with psychotherapy first,rather than medication. 
C) the change in regulations would make it difficult for those with psychological disorders to seek treatment. 
D) psychoactive drugs used by psychologists for treating psychological disorders have hardly any side affects.

Which of the following statements is true of biological therapies?

Identify a true statement about psychotherapy.

Dream analysis is a psychoanalytic technique for interpreting a person's dreams.

Elizabeth,a family therapist,tells Roy's family that Roy's problem of cocaine addiction is related to the dynamics that exists within their family.According to this information,it can be inferred that Elizabeth practices the _____ technique.

In the context of community mental health movement,deinstitutionalization involves

Cindy's therapist uses both the distraction and scaling techniques to help her deal with anxiety.As a result,it can be inferred that Cindy's therapist practices

Clozapine is used to treat

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapists?

Gabriella has been diagnosed with depression and is currently under medication.Her doctor has prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)to treat her.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience _____.

Dr.Mitchell is a family therapist who believes that in order to understand psychological problems in an adequate manner,she must understand the dynamics of the client's family.She feels this is absolutely necessary because

In the context of psychotherapy,cross-cultural competence refers both to how skilled a therapist feels about being able to manage cultural issues that might arise in therapy and to how the client perceives the therapist's ability.

According to the psychoanalytic approach toward psychotherapy,which of the following is an essential part of the job of a psychotherapist?

_____ is the area of psychology that integrates science and theory to prevent and treat psychological disorders.

Unconditional positive regard is an essential element in client-centered therapy.

In the context of biological approaches to therapy,those who support the idea that psychologists ought to have prescription privileges are most likely to state that

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Exam 16: Therapies

Which of the following statements is true of biological therapies?

Identify a true statement about psychotherapy.

Dream analysis is a psychoanalytic technique for interpreting a person's dreams.

Elizabeth,a family therapist,tells Roy's family that Roy's problem of cocaine addiction is related to the dynamics that exists within their family.According to this information,it can be inferred that Elizabeth practices the _____ technique.

In the context of community mental health movement,deinstitutionalization involves

Cindy's therapist uses both the distraction and scaling techniques to help her deal with anxiety.As a result,it can be inferred that Cindy's therapist practices

Clozapine is used to treat

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapists?

Gabriella has been diagnosed with depression and is currently under medication.Her doctor has prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)to treat her.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience _____.

Dr.Mitchell is a family therapist who believes that in order to understand psychological problems in an adequate manner,she must understand the dynamics of the client's family.She feels this is absolutely necessary because

In the context of psychotherapy,cross-cultural competence refers both to how skilled a therapist feels about being able to manage cultural issues that might arise in therapy and to how the client perceives the therapist's ability.

According to the psychoanalytic approach toward psychotherapy,which of the following is an essential part of the job of a psychotherapist?

_____ is the area of psychology that integrates science and theory to prevent and treat psychological disorders.

Unconditional positive regard is an essential element in client-centered therapy.

In the context of biological approaches to therapy,those who support the idea that psychologists ought to have prescription privileges are most likely to state that

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Health Psychology

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