Question 1

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence,as assessed by an IQ test,will be significantly higher. 
B)  Social skills will be excellent. 
C)  Inappropriate behaviors will be decreased or totally eliminated. 
D)  Subjective well-being or happiness will be the same as for other children. 
A)  Intelligence,as assessed by an IQ test,will be significantly higher. 
B)  Social skills will be excellent. 
C)  Inappropriate behaviors will be decreased or totally eliminated. 
D)  Subjective well-being or happiness will be the same as for other children.

Question 2

Which of the following treatments represents the best approach for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  second-generation antipsychotics combined with social skills training 
B)  antidepressants combined with desensitization therapy 
C)  first-generation antipsychotics combined with lithium 
D)  second-generation antipsychotics combined with insight therapy 
A)  second-generation antipsychotics combined with social skills training 
B)  antidepressants combined with desensitization therapy 
C)  first-generation antipsychotics combined with lithium 
D)  second-generation antipsychotics combined with insight therapy

Question 3

According to your textbook,research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder has found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,the effects of oxytocin are longer lasting. 
B)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,only oxytocin reduces repetitive behaviors. 
C)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,only oxytocin affects social functioning. 
D)  the effects of all three biological treatments are equivocal . 
A)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,the effects of oxytocin are longer lasting. 
B)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,only oxytocin reduces repetitive behaviors. 
C)  compared to SSRIs and antipsychotics,only oxytocin affects social functioning. 
D)  the effects of all three biological treatments are equivocal .

Question 4

In a study comparing various treatments for adolescent depression,researchers found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Prozac-only group experienced an increase in suicidal thoughts compared to baseline. 
B)  all groups experienced an equivalent decrease in suicidal thoughts compared to baseline. 
C)  suicides were more likely in the Prozac-only group. 
D)  suicides were equally likely in all treatment groups. 
A)  the Prozac-only group experienced an increase in suicidal thoughts compared to baseline. 
B)  all groups experienced an equivalent decrease in suicidal thoughts compared to baseline. 
C)  suicides were more likely in the Prozac-only group. 
D)  suicides were equally likely in all treatment groups.

Question 5

Jonas and Yitzhak both have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and have recently been given two different kinds of treatment.Jonas is taking Ritalin,and Yitzhak is being treated with behavioral therapy.In three years,the boys will be tested for symptoms of the disorder.What are the most likely outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outcomes will be similar; both boys will show a significant reduction in symptoms that is maintained over time. 
B)  The outcomes will be similar at first,but Jonas will be more likely to discontinue his therapy (due to side effects). 
C)  Yitzhak will improve more slowly at first,but after three years he will exhibit fewer symptoms than Jonas. 
D)  Yitzhak will improve more quickly at first,but after three years he will exhibit more symptoms than Jonas. 
A)  The outcomes will be similar; both boys will show a significant reduction in symptoms that is maintained over time. 
B)  The outcomes will be similar at first,but Jonas will be more likely to discontinue his therapy (due to side effects). 
C)  Yitzhak will improve more slowly at first,but after three years he will exhibit fewer symptoms than Jonas. 
D)  Yitzhak will improve more quickly at first,but after three years he will exhibit more symptoms than Jonas.

Question 6

Thomas,a 12-year-old,is showing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.For example,he does not pay attention in school and does not complete,or misplaces,homework.Other students regard his frequent disruptive behavior in the classroom as an annoyance.He has trouble playing sports or sticking with any activity that requires his attention for prolonged periods.The first-line treatment for Thomas would typically be ________; however,________ is also recommended because its effects tend to be more long lasting.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin; group therapy 
B)  Ritalin; behavior therapy 
C)  behavior therapy; Ritalin 
D)  behavior therapy; group therapy 
A)  Ritalin; group therapy 
B)  Ritalin; behavior therapy 
C)  behavior therapy; Ritalin 
D)  behavior therapy; group therapy

Question 7

One of the limits of biological therapies in treating mental disorders is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  such treatment may require long-term intervention. 
B)  almost all psychotropic drugs are habit forming. 
C)  they are more expensive than other forms of therapy. 
D)  they cannot be used with children. 
A)  such treatment may require long-term intervention. 
B)  almost all psychotropic drugs are habit forming. 
C)  they are more expensive than other forms of therapy. 
D)  they cannot be used with children.

Question 8

Skylar recently became a clinical psychologist and is interested in working specifically with people suffering from depression.Based on what is known about the demographics of this disorder,which of the following issues is likely to come up most frequently in sessions with depressed clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  the difficulties involved in discussing one's sexual orientation 
B)  the ways that race and ethnicity affect one's self-perception and social interactions 
C)  the multiple demands of work and family life,and the interaction between these areas 
D)  the stresses of being poor 
A)  the difficulties involved in discussing one's sexual orientation 
B)  the ways that race and ethnicity affect one's self-perception and social interactions 
C)  the multiple demands of work and family life,and the interaction between these areas 
D)  the stresses of being poor

Question 9

According to your text,is transcranial magnetic stimulation likely to replace electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes; transcranial magnetic stimulation has fewer negative side effects. 
B)  Yes; transcranial magnetic stimulation is more effective than electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  No; the two are helpful for different kinds of patients. 
D)  No; transcranial magnetic stimulation is much more expensive to administer. 
A)  Yes; transcranial magnetic stimulation has fewer negative side effects. 
B)  Yes; transcranial magnetic stimulation is more effective than electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  No; the two are helpful for different kinds of patients. 
D)  No; transcranial magnetic stimulation is much more expensive to administer.

Question 10

Clozapine was an improvement over previous antipsychotic medications because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  acted specifically on the dopamine neurotransmitter system. 
B)  reduced the negative as well as the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  produced only moderate Parkinsonian effects. 
D)  also worked for disorders such as bipolar disorder. 
A)  acted specifically on the dopamine neurotransmitter system. 
B)  reduced the negative as well as the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  produced only moderate Parkinsonian effects. 
D)  also worked for disorders such as bipolar disorder.

Question 11

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age 2.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis (ABA).Which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon after four years of receiving ABA,according to research presented in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brandon has a higher IQ than before he started. 
B)  Brandon has excellent social relationships with family and friends. 
C)  Brandon's language use is significantly better than before he started. 
D)  Brandon engages in almost normal levels of symbolic play. 
A)  Brandon has a higher IQ than before he started. 
B)  Brandon has excellent social relationships with family and friends. 
C)  Brandon's language use is significantly better than before he started. 
D)  Brandon engages in almost normal levels of symbolic play.

Question 12

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking Ritalin for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some boys will experience very serious side effects,such as depression. 
B)  Many boys will perform better both academically and socially. 
C)  Most boys will show an increase in negative behaviors and no change in positive behaviors. 
D)  Most boys will show an increase in attentive and productive behaviors,but remain somewhat loud and disruptive. 
A)  Some boys will experience very serious side effects,such as depression. 
B)  Many boys will perform better both academically and socially. 
C)  Most boys will show an increase in negative behaviors and no change in positive behaviors. 
D)  Most boys will show an increase in attentive and productive behaviors,but remain somewhat loud and disruptive.

Question 13

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to ________ ,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,________ can be very helpful.

Accepted Answer

A)  regular aerobic exercise; twice-daily doses of St.John's Wort 
B)  changes in diet; rebirthing techniques 
C)  regular aerobic exercise; electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  changes in diet; primal scream therapy 
A)  regular aerobic exercise; twice-daily doses of St.John's Wort 
B)  changes in diet; rebirthing techniques 
C)  regular aerobic exercise; electroconvulsive therapy 
D)  changes in diet; primal scream therapy

Question 14

Dr.Johnson asks Sam,"How have you gotten your way in the past?" Sam says,"By intimidating and bullying people." Dr.Johnson continues,"And what consequences have resulted from your behavior?" Sam says,"I have been in jail for 12 of the past 13 years." Dr.Johnson asks,"What did you actually accomplish by bullying others?" Sam responds,"I got jail time." First,a correct diagnosis for Sam would most likely be ________.And if Dr.Johnson asks Sam to question the validity of his beliefs as a way to change Sam's behavior,then Dr.Johnson is most likely a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality disorder; psychodynamic therapist 
B)  antisocial personality disorder; cognitive therapist 
C)  borderline personality disorder; dialectical behavior therapist 
D)  antisocial personality disorder; humanistic therapist 
A)  borderline personality disorder; psychodynamic therapist 
B)  antisocial personality disorder; cognitive therapist 
C)  borderline personality disorder; dialectical behavior therapist 
D)  antisocial personality disorder; humanistic therapist

Question 15

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Which would you expect to have the best prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slim,a man who lives in a developed country 
B)  Hassim,a man who lives in a developing country 
C)  Shauna,a woman who lives in a developed country 
D)  Sariyah,a woman who lives in a developing country 
A)  Slim,a man who lives in a developed country 
B)  Hassim,a man who lives in a developing country 
C)  Shauna,a woman who lives in a developed country 
D)  Sariyah,a woman who lives in a developing country

Question 16

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Accepted Answer

A)  sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated. 
B)  attempts to uncover the underlying conflict that gives rise to the maladaptive behavior. 
C)  encourages patients to express their emotions about their maladaptive behaviors. 
D)  focuses on the thoughts that lead to maladaptive behavior. 
A)  sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated. 
B)  attempts to uncover the underlying conflict that gives rise to the maladaptive behavior. 
C)  encourages patients to express their emotions about their maladaptive behaviors. 
D)  focuses on the thoughts that lead to maladaptive behavior.

Question 17

Although not new,________ has recently been applied with some success to the treatment of people with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  client-centered therapy 
D)  exposure and response prevention 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  client-centered therapy 
D)  exposure and response prevention

Question 18

A friend of yours is in therapy for depression and has been asked to keep a diary of all her negative thoughts about herself and her circumstances.What is the likely goal of her therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  to identify problematic thought patterns so they can be modified 
B)  to reveal unconscious inner conflicts 
C)  to practice labeling her emotions 
D)  to specify the rewards and punishments needed to change behavior 
A)  to identify problematic thought patterns so they can be modified 
B)  to reveal unconscious inner conflicts 
C)  to practice labeling her emotions 
D)  to specify the rewards and punishments needed to change behavior

Question 19

Therapy for antisocial personality disorder appears to work best if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is done on an inpatient basis or in a correctional facility. 
B)  the patient has a say in when the therapy sessions are held. 
C)  therapy is done on an individual rather than a group basis. 
D)  antipsychotic drugs are used as part of the treatment. 
A)  it is done on an inpatient basis or in a correctional facility. 
B)  the patient has a say in when the therapy sessions are held. 
C)  therapy is done on an individual rather than a group basis. 
D)  antipsychotic drugs are used as part of the treatment.

Question 20

Constanza just entered therapy for an eating disorder.She is starting to recognize how her role in the family affects her family members' treatment of her.She has started to consciously change some of her interpersonal behaviors; for example,she now stands up for herself when someone criticizes her.Accordingly,her parents are starting to treat her with more respect.The positive changes in the family's interactions makes sense if you look at the problem from a(n)________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  family cycle 
B)  expressed emotion 
C)  systems 
D)  self-esteem 
A)  family cycle 
B)  expressed emotion 
C)  systems 
D)  self-esteem

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

Which of the following treatments represents the best approach for schizophrenia?

According to your textbook,research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder has found that:

In a study comparing various treatments for adolescent depression,researchers found that:

One of the limits of biological therapies in treating mental disorders is that:

Skylar recently became a clinical psychologist and is interested in working specifically with people suffering from depression.Based on what is known about the demographics of this disorder,which of the following issues is likely to come up most frequently in sessions with depressed clients?

According to your text,is transcranial magnetic stimulation likely to replace electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for depression?

Clozapine was an improvement over previous antipsychotic medications because it:

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age 2.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis (ABA).Which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon after four years of receiving ABA,according to research presented in your textbook?

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking Ritalin for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to ,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression, can be very helpful.

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Which would you expect to have the best prognosis?

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Although not new,________ has recently been applied with some success to the treatment of people with schizophrenia.

A friend of yours is in therapy for depression and has been asked to keep a diary of all her negative thoughts about herself and her circumstances.What is the likely goal of her therapist?

Therapy for antisocial personality disorder appears to work best if:

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Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Which of the following outcomes is likely for a child with autism who is treated with applied behavior analysis for two years or more?

Which of the following treatments represents the best approach for schizophrenia?

According to your textbook,research on biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder has found that:

In a study comparing various treatments for adolescent depression,researchers found that:

One of the limits of biological therapies in treating mental disorders is that:

Skylar recently became a clinical psychologist and is interested in working specifically with people suffering from depression.Based on what is known about the demographics of this disorder,which of the following issues is likely to come up most frequently in sessions with depressed clients?

According to your text,is transcranial magnetic stimulation likely to replace electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for depression?

Clozapine was an improvement over previous antipsychotic medications because it:

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age 2.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis (ABA).Which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon after four years of receiving ABA,according to research presented in your textbook?

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking Ritalin for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to ________ ,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression,________ can be very helpful.

All of the following people were diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 20.Which would you expect to have the best prognosis?

In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

Although not new,________ has recently been applied with some success to the treatment of people with schizophrenia.

A friend of yours is in therapy for depression and has been asked to keep a diary of all her negative thoughts about herself and her circumstances.What is the likely goal of her therapist?

Therapy for antisocial personality disorder appears to work best if:

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

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Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

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Personality

Psychological Disorders

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In terms of alternative therapies for depression,some patients with depression respond to ,whereas for patients with severe and difficult-to-treat depression, can be very helpful.