Question 1

Which of the following alternatives correctly illustrates a term in Ellis's A-B-C model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activating condition-"I must get the top score in the class;a perfect score." 
B)  Irrational belief-extreme anxiety 
C)  Emotional consequence-a midterm test is scheduled for next week 
D)  Irrational belief-"I will never get a good score in my test" 
A)  Activating condition-"I must get the top score in the class;a perfect score." 
B)  Irrational belief-extreme anxiety 
C)  Emotional consequence-a midterm test is scheduled for next week 
D)  Irrational belief-"I will never get a good score in my test"

Question 2

Therapy in which people meet collectively with a therapist to discuss problems is specifically known as _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  person-centered 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  group 
A)  client-centered 
B)  person-centered 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  group

Question 3

Giovanni abuses cocaine;Hans has a dog phobia.Which alternative below correctly identifies the behavioral treatment most appropriate for each of these individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giovanni-aversive conditioning;Hans-exposure treatment 
B)  Giovanni-systematic desensitization;Hans-exposure treatment 
C)  Giovanni-aversive conditioning;Hans-systematic desensitization 
D)  Giovanni-exposure treatment;Hans-aversive conditioning 
A)  Giovanni-aversive conditioning;Hans-exposure treatment 
B)  Giovanni-systematic desensitization;Hans-exposure treatment 
C)  Giovanni-aversive conditioning;Hans-systematic desensitization 
D)  Giovanni-exposure treatment;Hans-aversive conditioning

Question 4

Adrienne is describing a dream to her therapist.The events she recounts constitute the content of her dream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adrienne is describing a dream to her...

Question 5

Today,most psychologists:

Accepted Answer

A)  echo Eysenck's 1952 position on the effectiveness of psychotherapy. 
B)  dispute Eysenck's 1952 position on the effectiveness of psychotherapy. 
C)  believe that psychotherapy is only minimally effective,especially as compared to drug therapy. 
D)  accept that the symptoms of abnormal behavior go away by themselves if left untreated. 
A)  echo Eysenck's 1952 position on the effectiveness of psychotherapy. 
B)  dispute Eysenck's 1952 position on the effectiveness of psychotherapy. 
C)  believe that psychotherapy is only minimally effective,especially as compared to drug therapy. 
D)  accept that the symptoms of abnormal behavior go away by themselves if left untreated.

Question 6

Briefly describe the humanistic perspective.Applying what you know about humanistic psychology,how would a humanistic psychologist help someone with low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic therapy draws on this philoso

Question 7

Which of the following approaches to psychotherapy is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychodynamic approach-Treatment aims to change maladaptive thinking patterns. 
B)  Behavioral approach-Classical and operant conditioning principles are used to change people's behavior. 
C)  Psychoanalysis approach-Treatment aims to change a patient's dysfunctional cognitions about the world. 
D)  Humanistic approach-Therapy aims to bring unconscious conflicts and impulses into the conscious. 
A)  Psychodynamic approach-Treatment aims to change maladaptive thinking patterns. 
B)  Behavioral approach-Classical and operant conditioning principles are used to change people's behavior. 
C)  Psychoanalysis approach-Treatment aims to change a patient's dysfunctional cognitions about the world. 
D)  Humanistic approach-Therapy aims to bring unconscious conflicts and impulses into the conscious.

Question 8

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes,Jerome suddenly changes the subject.Jerome is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance. 
B)  transference. 
C)  a latent conflict. 
D)  projection. 
A)  resistance. 
B)  transference. 
C)  a latent conflict. 
D)  projection.

Question 9

Person-centered therapy was developed in the _____ by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1920s;Albert Ellis 
B)  1950s;Carl Rogers 
C)  1970s;Carl Rogers 
D)  1990s;Aaron Beck 
A)  1920s;Albert Ellis 
B)  1950s;Carl Rogers 
C)  1970s;Carl Rogers 
D)  1990s;Aaron Beck

Question 10

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is an example of _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  self-help 
C)  person-centered 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  client-centered 
B)  self-help 
C)  person-centered 
D)  interpersonal

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the strengths of the cognitive approach to treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It encourages deep insight into one's life. 
B)  It has been successful in dealing with a wide range of problems. 
C)  It is flexible and open to incorporating elements of other approaches to treatment. 
D)  Therapy tends to be highly structured and focused on concrete problems. 
A)  It encourages deep insight into one's life. 
B)  It has been successful in dealing with a wide range of problems. 
C)  It is flexible and open to incorporating elements of other approaches to treatment. 
D)  Therapy tends to be highly structured and focused on concrete problems.

Question 12

Today therapists use a(n)_____ approach to therapy,which means they use a variety of methods with an individual patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  existential 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytical 
D)  eclectic 
A)  existential 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytical 
D)  eclectic

Question 13

_____ are professionals with a Ph.D.or Ed.D.who typically treat day-to-day adjustment problems,often in a university mental health clinic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Counseling psychologists 
B)  Psychiatrists 
C)  Licensed professional counselors 
D)  Psychoanalysts 
A)  Counseling psychologists 
B)  Psychiatrists 
C)  Licensed professional counselors 
D)  Psychoanalysts

Question 14

The surface description of a dream is called the _____ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  latent 
B)  philological 
C)  semiotic 
D)  manifest 
A)  latent 
B)  philological 
C)  semiotic 
D)  manifest

Question 15

Which of the following operant conditioning techniques is incorrectly paired with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Token system-An individual is rewarded for desired behavior with such items as chips or play money,which he or she can exchange for desired items. 
B)  Contingency contracting-The therapist and client create a written agreement specifying the consequences for desirable and undesirable behaviors. 
C)  Observational learning-An individual models desired behavior for the client. 
D)  Token system-The therapist reduces the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an aversive,unpleasant stimulus with undesired behavior. 
A)  Token system-An individual is rewarded for desired behavior with such items as chips or play money,which he or she can exchange for desired items. 
B)  Contingency contracting-The therapist and client create a written agreement specifying the consequences for desirable and undesirable behaviors. 
C)  Observational learning-An individual models desired behavior for the client. 
D)  Token system-The therapist reduces the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an aversive,unpleasant stimulus with undesired behavior.

Question 16

Which of the following is a suitable way of handling transference?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapist should discourage and attempt to minimize the patient's transference. 
B)  The therapist can take advantage of transference to help the patient "redo" difficult relationships. 
C)  The therapist should simply ignore the patient's transference. 
D)  The therapist should refer the patient to another professional toward whom the patient is unlikely to demonstrate transference. 
A)  The therapist should discourage and attempt to minimize the patient's transference. 
B)  The therapist can take advantage of transference to help the patient "redo" difficult relationships. 
C)  The therapist should simply ignore the patient's transference. 
D)  The therapist should refer the patient to another professional toward whom the patient is unlikely to demonstrate transference.

Question 17

_____ are a class of medications used in cases of severe depression to improve a patient's mood and feeling of well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood stabilizers 
B)  Antianxiety drugs 
C)  Antipsychotic drugs 
D)  Antidepressant drugs 
A)  Mood stabilizers 
B)  Antianxiety drugs 
C)  Antipsychotic drugs 
D)  Antidepressant drugs

Question 18

In _____ appraisal,clients are asked to evaluate situations,themselves,and others in terms of their memories,values,beliefs,thoughts,and expectations.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following statements is most TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different forms of therapy work best in different situations. 
B)  People who don't attend therapy do just as well as people who do. 
C)  The effectiveness of the different treatments is the same in all cases. 
D)  Psychotherapy can safely be said to be beneficial for everyone. 
A)  Different forms of therapy work best in different situations. 
B)  People who don't attend therapy do just as well as people who do. 
C)  The effectiveness of the different treatments is the same in all cases. 
D)  Psychotherapy can safely be said to be beneficial for everyone.

Question 20

What proportion of people fail to benefit from psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  25% 
A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  25%

Which of the following alternatives correctly illustrates a term in Ellis's A-B-C model?

Therapy in which people meet collectively with a therapist to discuss problems is specifically known as _____ therapy.

Giovanni abuses cocaine;Hans has a dog phobia.Which alternative below correctly identifies the behavioral treatment most appropriate for each of these individuals?

Adrienne is describing a dream to her therapist.The events she recounts constitute the content of her dream.

Today,most psychologists:

Briefly describe the humanistic perspective.Applying what you know about humanistic psychology,how would a humanistic psychologist help someone with low self-esteem?

Which of the following approaches to psychotherapy is correctly matched with its description?

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes,Jerome suddenly changes the subject.Jerome is exhibiting:

Person-centered therapy was developed in the _ by _.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is an example of _____ therapy.

Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the strengths of the cognitive approach to treatment?

Today therapists use a(n)_____ approach to therapy,which means they use a variety of methods with an individual patient.

_____ are professionals with a Ph.D.or Ed.D.who typically treat day-to-day adjustment problems,often in a university mental health clinic.

The surface description of a dream is called the _____ content.

Which of the following operant conditioning techniques is incorrectly paired with its description?

Which of the following is a suitable way of handling transference?

_____ are a class of medications used in cases of severe depression to improve a patient's mood and feeling of well-being.

In _____ appraisal,clients are asked to evaluate situations,themselves,and others in terms of their memories,values,beliefs,thoughts,and expectations.

Which of the following statements is most TRUE?

What proportion of people fail to benefit from psychotherapy?

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Which of the following alternatives correctly illustrates a term in Ellis's A-B-C model?

Therapy in which people meet collectively with a therapist to discuss problems is specifically known as _____ therapy.

Giovanni abuses cocaine;Hans has a dog phobia.Which alternative below correctly identifies the behavioral treatment most appropriate for each of these individuals?

Adrienne is describing a dream to her therapist.The events she recounts constitute the content of her dream.

Today,most psychologists:

Briefly describe the humanistic perspective.Applying what you know about humanistic psychology,how would a humanistic psychologist help someone with low self-esteem?

Which of the following approaches to psychotherapy is correctly matched with its description?

After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes,Jerome suddenly changes the subject.Jerome is exhibiting:

Person-centered therapy was developed in the _____ by _____.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is an example of _____ therapy.

Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the strengths of the cognitive approach to treatment?

Today therapists use a(n)_____ approach to therapy,which means they use a variety of methods with an individual patient.

_____ are professionals with a Ph.D.or Ed.D.who typically treat day-to-day adjustment problems,often in a university mental health clinic.

The surface description of a dream is called the _____ content.

Which of the following operant conditioning techniques is incorrectly paired with its description?

Which of the following is a suitable way of handling transference?

_____ are a class of medications used in cases of severe depression to improve a patient's mood and feeling of well-being.

In _____ appraisal,clients are asked to evaluate situations,themselves,and others in terms of their memories,values,beliefs,thoughts,and expectations.

Which of the following statements is most TRUE?

What proportion of people fail to benefit from psychotherapy?

Introduction to Psychology

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Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

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Person-centered therapy was developed in the _ by _.