Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Prozac and cognitive-behavioral therapy have both been found to be effective in treating social phobias.Why should cognitive-behavioral therapy be preferred to Prozac?

Brendon believes that he is worthless,that other people do not like him,and that he will never have satisfying interpersonal relationships.To counteract this belief,Brendon's therapist says to him,"Brendon,I like and appreciate you.I enjoy interacting with you.What do you think of that?" Brendon says,"Well,if you like me,I guess it makes me think I am not such a bad person after all." In discussing these issues with his therapist,Brendon starts to think differently about himself.The therapist is using ________ with Brendon.

Kristos has schizophrenia and exhibits only the negative symptoms of the disorder (impoverished speech,limited movement,and so on).Kristos would benefit most from which of the following drugs?

David Barlow and other clinical and research psychologists have argued that:

John has been hearing voices and believes that people are "after him." His functioning is deteriorating and his family is worried about him.John clearly needs medication to control his delusions and hallucinations.Which kind of mental health professional will John be most likely to see for treatment?

According to the research described in your textbook,which of the following is NOT an accurate finding from studies administering oxytocin injections to patients with autism spectrum disorder?

A drug representative who works for the company that makes Prozac has to make a pitch to a group of doctors regarding the use of Prozac for adolescent depression.What is the most accurate statement the drug representative could make?

Dallas believes that he will never be successful enough or likable enough.His friends tell him that he is too hard on himself,yet his beliefs persist.Dallas would benefit most from ________ because his beliefs about himself are both negative and inaccurate.

Major depression and bipolar disorder:

The case of James,the child with autism spectrum disorder who was described in the text,reveals:

One of the more exciting treatments for depression has shown what your textbook calls "stunning" results in people suffering from severe depression.Four out of six patients in one study felt relief from their depressive symptoms almost immediately after the treatment was implemented.This treatment is:

The individuals with borderline personality disorder who have the best prognosis are:

This professional has earned a Ph.D.or a Psy.D.and works with individuals who are suffering from mental illness.

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among adolescents.This statistic suggests that treatment with ________,while controversial,still shows more benefits than risks.

In comparing the effects of psychotherapy and drug treatments on brain functioning in depression,it has been found that:

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are difficult to treat because they:

What do the alternative biological (nondrug)treatments for psychological disorders primarily have in common?

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder:

The major benefit of ________ for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children is ________.

According to your textbook,research on the placebo effect has shown that: