Exam 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders-Part A

Vanessa's psychiatrist prescribed her Xanax to deal with her specific phobia of riding in an airplane.What advice or information did she probably give Vanessa?

Therapists who explore childhood to assist clients in developing insight into their psychological problems are using the _____ orientation.

Which statement does NOT describe an advantage of group therapy?

Antidepressants are commonly used to treat not only depression but also:

In a recent study designed to determine the effectiveness of antidepressant medication,depressed patients were randomly assigned to take either an antidepressant medication or a placebo.Symptoms of depression were measured before and during treatment.Over the course of treatment,_____ group(s)reported decreased symptoms of depression.

Alexander mentions to his family doctor that he has felt very depressed for most of the last 6 months.Alexander's doctor would be MOST likely to prescribe which drug?

To become a practicing social worker,a person needs a:

Hakeem has major depressive disorder.He tells his psychiatrist that Prozac really isn't working to relieve his symptoms.The psychiatrist decides to prescribe Hakeem an antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of both dopamine and norepinephrine,such as:

Barry consults a therapist.The therapist asks him to lie down on a couch while the therapist sits behind him.He is told to talk about anything that comes into his mind or his feelings.Barry is probably seeing which kind of therapist?

The process by which the psychoanalyst deciphers the unconscious meaning underlying what the client says and does is termed:

Which therapy focuses on understanding and changing the client's meaning,assumptions,and beliefs about self,others,or the world?

The generic name of Thorazine is:

Over _____ forms of psychotherapy currently exist.

In general,therapies for psychological disorders can be divided into _____ and _____ treatments.

Which drug is NOT a type of SSRI?

What has research found regarding herbal remedies for mental disorders?

The irrational belief "I must be perfect" might be expected to MOST often produce the emotional response of:

Which statement about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)is FALSE?

For most severe mental disorders,such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia,research has found that adding psychotherapeutic treatments such as social skills training or cognitive behavioral therapy to medication:

Marjorie is a graduating senior with an undergraduate degree in psychology.She wants to become a clinical psychologist.Which statement regarding Marjorie's education is TRUE?