Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of person-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Clients do not need to be verbal. 
B) There is too much empirical research about it. 
C) It is one of the best approaches for treating serious disorders. 
D) The therapist does not run the risk of having his or her words misinterpreted by the client. 
A) Clients do not need to be verbal. 
B) There is too much empirical research about it. 
C) It is one of the best approaches for treating serious disorders. 
D) The therapist does not run the risk of having his or her words misinterpreted by the client.

Question 2

According to Albert Ellis,we become unhappy and depressed about events because of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) our behaviors 
B) our irrational beliefs 
C) the events that happen to us 
D) other people's irrational beliefs 
A) our behaviors 
B) our irrational beliefs 
C) the events that happen to us 
D) other people's irrational beliefs

Question 3

Omar is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to keep a journal by his bed and write down his dreams immediately upon awakening.Omar brings his journal to therapy and discusses his dreams with his therapist.Omar's therapist is attempting to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) uncover repressed material 
B) facilitate positive transference 
C) create resistance within the client 
D) facilitate unconditional positive regard 
A) uncover repressed material 
B) facilitate positive transference 
C) create resistance within the client 
D) facilitate unconditional positive regard

Question 4

Which type of therapy emphasizes people's potential for growth and the importance of an empathetic therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalytic 
B) client-centered 
C) cognitive-behavior 
D) cognitive 
A) psychoanalytic 
B) client-centered 
C) cognitive-behavior 
D) cognitive

Question 5

Most psychological professionals today take a(n)______ view of psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) group treatment 
B) humanistic 
C) eclectic 
D) behavioral 
A) group treatment 
B) humanistic 
C) eclectic 
D) behavioral

Question 6

Modeling has been used successfully in helping children overcome their fear of going to the dentist,social withdrawal,obsessive-compulsive behaviors,and phobias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the Consumer Reports survey,which of the following is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual psychotherapy works best for every type of disorder. 
B) The longer a person stays in therapy,the greater the improvement. 
C) Overall psychotherapy without drugs is not as effective as psychotherapy with drugs. 
D) Group therapy is more effective than individual therapy in treating a wide range of disorders. 
A) Individual psychotherapy works best for every type of disorder. 
B) The longer a person stays in therapy,the greater the improvement. 
C) Overall psychotherapy without drugs is not as effective as psychotherapy with drugs. 
D) Group therapy is more effective than individual therapy in treating a wide range of disorders.

Question 8

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia.After taking the drug for some time,he begins exhibiting repetitive,involuntary jerks and movements of his face,lips,and legs.Gary is showing signs of_________.

Accepted Answer

A) savant syndrome 
B) tardive dyskinesia 
C) a clozapine overdose 
D) neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
A) savant syndrome 
B) tardive dyskinesia 
C) a clozapine overdose 
D) neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 9

Levi's therapist is using interpersonal therapy.What would be the goal of Levi's therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

A) to help Levi understand how his moods and behaviors are impacted by his relationships. 
B) to uncover Levi's unconscious anxiety and motives 
C) to assist Levi in the process of self-actualization 
D) to address the bad thoughts that Levi is experiencing and replace them with good thoughts 
A) to help Levi understand how his moods and behaviors are impacted by his relationships. 
B) to uncover Levi's unconscious anxiety and motives 
C) to assist Levi in the process of self-actualization 
D) to address the bad thoughts that Levi is experiencing and replace them with good thoughts

Question 10

What is one of the main advantages of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)as compared to similar drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) They have fewer side effects. 
B) They only need to be taken weekly,not daily. 
C) They affect several different neurotransmitters. 
D) They work immediately. 
A) They have fewer side effects. 
B) They only need to be taken weekly,not daily. 
C) They affect several different neurotransmitters. 
D) They work immediately.

Question 11

Which of the following drugs would be the treatment of choice for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Librium 
B) aripiprazole 
C) lithium 
D) Prozac 
A) Librium 
B) aripiprazole 
C) lithium 
D) Prozac

Question 12

Expressing empathy,developing the discrepancies between a clients present behaviors and values,rolling with resistance,and supporting a client's self-efficacy are the four pillars of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) motivational interviewing 
B) rational-emotive therapy 
C) person-centered therapy 
D) contingency contracting 
A) motivational interviewing 
B) rational-emotive therapy 
C) person-centered therapy 
D) contingency contracting

Question 13

A client at a mental institution is rewarded for improved grooming habits with coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes.This technique is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) modeling 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) token economy 
D) systematic desensitization 
A) modeling 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) token economy 
D) systematic desensitization

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck?

Accepted Answer

A) selective thinking 
B) low frustration tolerance 
C) hostility and rage 
D) self-downing 
A) selective thinking 
B) low frustration tolerance 
C) hostility and rage 
D) self-downing

Question 15

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called__________________.

Accepted Answer

A) psychotherapy 
B) biomedical therapy 
C) physical therapy 
D) electroconvulsive shock therapy 
A) psychotherapy 
B) biomedical therapy 
C) physical therapy 
D) electroconvulsive shock therapy

Question 16

When someone "jumps to conclusions," Beck would say that he or she is suffering from a distortion in thought called ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) selective thinking 
B) arbitrary inference 
C) overgeneralization 
D) personalization 
A) selective thinking 
B) arbitrary inference 
C) overgeneralization 
D) personalization

Question 17

Which of the following individuals would be considered a good candidate for psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Mary,who is extremely withdrawn 
B) Kaleem,who suffers from a severe psychotic disorder 
C) Pasha,who is unable to verbally express her thoughts and feelings 
D) Lou,who suffers from anxiety 
A) Mary,who is extremely withdrawn 
B) Kaleem,who suffers from a severe psychotic disorder 
C) Pasha,who is unable to verbally express her thoughts and feelings 
D) Lou,who suffers from anxiety

Question 18

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion,problem solving,and social and emotional support is called______.

Accepted Answer

A) family therapy 
B) individual therapy 
C) a self-help group 
D) a systematic desensitization group 
A) family therapy 
B) individual therapy 
C) a self-help group 
D) a systematic desensitization group

Question 19

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety.Which drug might you be taking?

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Prozac 
C) Elavil 
D) Thorazine 
A) Xanax 
B) Prozac 
C) Elavil 
D) Thorazine

Question 20

You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia.Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia,including withdrawal,apathy,and reduced communication.Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?

Accepted Answer

A) atypical neuroleptics 
B) benzodiazepines 
C) lithium 
D) monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
A) atypical neuroleptics 
B) benzodiazepines 
C) lithium 
D) monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Which of the following is an advantage of person-centered therapy?

According to Albert Ellis,we become unhappy and depressed about events because of _______.

Omar is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to keep a journal by his bed and write down his dreams immediately upon awakening.Omar brings his journal to therapy and discusses his dreams with his therapist.Omar's therapist is attempting to do which of the following?

Which type of therapy emphasizes people's potential for growth and the importance of an empathetic therapist?

Most psychological professionals today take a(n)______ view of psychotherapy.

Modeling has been used successfully in helping children overcome their fear of going to the dentist,social withdrawal,obsessive-compulsive behaviors,and phobias.

According to the Consumer Reports survey,which of the following is accurate?

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia.After taking the drug for some time,he begins exhibiting repetitive,involuntary jerks and movements of his face,lips,and legs.Gary is showing signs of_________.

Levi's therapist is using interpersonal therapy.What would be the goal of Levi's therapy sessions?

What is one of the main advantages of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)as compared to similar drugs?

Which of the following drugs would be the treatment of choice for schizophrenia?

Expressing empathy,developing the discrepancies between a clients present behaviors and values,rolling with resistance,and supporting a client's self-efficacy are the four pillars of __________.

A client at a mental institution is rewarded for improved grooming habits with coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes.This technique is called ______.

Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck?

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called__________________.

When someone "jumps to conclusions," Beck would say that he or she is suffering from a distortion in thought called ______________.

Which of the following individuals would be considered a good candidate for psychoanalysis?

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion,problem solving,and social and emotional support is called______.

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety.Which drug might you be taking?

You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia.Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia,including withdrawal,apathy,and reduced communication.Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?

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Which of the following is an advantage of person-centered therapy?

According to Albert Ellis,we become unhappy and depressed about events because of _______.

Omar is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to keep a journal by his bed and write down his dreams immediately upon awakening.Omar brings his journal to therapy and discusses his dreams with his therapist.Omar's therapist is attempting to do which of the following?

Which type of therapy emphasizes people's potential for growth and the importance of an empathetic therapist?

Most psychological professionals today take a(n)______ view of psychotherapy.

Modeling has been used successfully in helping children overcome their fear of going to the dentist,social withdrawal,obsessive-compulsive behaviors,and phobias.

According to the Consumer Reports survey,which of the following is accurate?

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia.After taking the drug for some time,he begins exhibiting repetitive,involuntary jerks and movements of his face,lips,and legs.Gary is showing signs of_________.

Levi's therapist is using interpersonal therapy.What would be the goal of Levi's therapy sessions?

What is one of the main advantages of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)as compared to similar drugs?

Which of the following drugs would be the treatment of choice for schizophrenia?

Expressing empathy,developing the discrepancies between a clients present behaviors and values,rolling with resistance,and supporting a client's self-efficacy are the four pillars of __________.

A client at a mental institution is rewarded for improved grooming habits with coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes.This technique is called ______.

Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck?

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called__________________.

When someone "jumps to conclusions," Beck would say that he or she is suffering from a distortion in thought called ______________.

Which of the following individuals would be considered a good candidate for psychoanalysis?

A group composed of people who have similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or counselor for the purpose of discussion,problem solving,and social and emotional support is called______.

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety.Which drug might you be taking?

You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia.Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia,including withdrawal,apathy,and reduced communication.Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?

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Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

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Sexuality and Gender

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Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

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