Question 1

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  drugs are more effective. 
B)  relapse is less likely with drugs. 
C)  CBT is more cost-effective. 
D)  CBT has longer-lasting effects. 
A)  drugs are more effective. 
B)  relapse is less likely with drugs. 
C)  CBT is more cost-effective. 
D)  CBT has longer-lasting effects.

Question 2

Shoshanna works with a therapist who provides support while also improving her social skills in a cost-effective manner.Shoshanna is most likely receiving ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  humanistic 
C)  family 
D)  group 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  humanistic 
C)  family 
D)  group

Question 3

Dr.Aruna has diagnosed several clients with social anxiety disorder,and he is interested in finding a treatment plan that will be effective in the long term and have the fewest side effects.Dr.Aruna should try

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy only. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy and an antidepressant. 
C)  humanistic therapy and a stimulant. 
D)  an anti-anxiety drug only. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy only. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy and an antidepressant. 
C)  humanistic therapy and a stimulant. 
D)  an anti-anxiety drug only.

Question 4

Eleanor has been diagnosed with depression and is receiving psychotherapy as her only type of treatment.During psychotherapy,Eleanor may experience all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
B)  active listening. 
C)  cognitive restructuring. 
D)  operant conditioning. 
A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
B)  active listening. 
C)  cognitive restructuring. 
D)  operant conditioning.

Question 5

Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a ________ therapist using ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive; active listening 
B)  humanistic; active listening 
C)  cognitive; rational-emotive therapy 
D)  humanistic; rational-emotive therapy 
A)  cognitive; active listening 
B)  humanistic; active listening 
C)  cognitive; rational-emotive therapy 
D)  humanistic; rational-emotive therapy

Question 6

Garrett's family is worried about his behavior.He no longer displays affection toward family members,refuses to bathe,and thinks that his neighbor's dog is sending him coded messages in his cereal.Garrett's family takes him to a mental health practitioner,who is most likely to treat him with

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  antipsychotic medication. 
C)  lithium. 
D)  phototherapy. 
A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  antipsychotic medication. 
C)  lithium. 
D)  phototherapy.

Question 7

Jenny is receiving psychotherapy for an eating disorder.Her therapist is warm and empathetic and can easily take her perspective.He encourages Jenny to express her thoughts and feelings about her eating issues and does not judge or criticize anything she says.This therapist is most likely using a ________ therapeutic approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  rational-emotive 
C)  client-centered 
D)  psychoanalytic 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  rational-emotive 
C)  client-centered 
D)  psychoanalytic

Question 8

Disorders of emotion can sometimes be treated by a medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.Such drugs are called

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressants. 
B)  antipsychotics. 
C)  mood stabilizers. 
D)  stimulants. 
A)  antidepressants. 
B)  antipsychotics. 
C)  mood stabilizers. 
D)  stimulants.

Question 9

On which of the following clients would lithium alone have the most clear and beneficial effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larry, who has extreme periods of mania and mild depression 
B)  Lauren, who has extreme periods of depression and mild mania 
C)  Leighton, who has mild periods of depression and mania 
D)  Layla, who has extreme periods of depression and mania 
A)  Larry, who has extreme periods of mania and mild depression 
B)  Lauren, who has extreme periods of depression and mild mania 
C)  Leighton, who has mild periods of depression and mania 
D)  Layla, who has extreme periods of depression and mania

Question 10

Stewart has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
A) Describe two major approaches to treating Stewart's disorder.
B) Provide an example of each technique that may be effective for Stewart's specific diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) (1) Psychotherapy-treatment involving

Question 11

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age two.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis.After four years of receiving applied behavioral analysis,which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will have a higher IQ than before he started. 
B)  He will have excellent social relationships with family and friends. 
C)  He required intensive treatment at first, but after one year, his time in therapy will be reduced. 
D)  He required behavioral treatment as well as a supplemental therapy, such as group therapy, to increase his social skills. 
A)  He will have a higher IQ than before he started. 
B)  He will have excellent social relationships with family and friends. 
C)  He required intensive treatment at first, but after one year, his time in therapy will be reduced. 
D)  He required behavioral treatment as well as a supplemental therapy, such as group therapy, to increase his social skills.

Question 12

Currently,the most effective treatment of borderline personality disorder includes

Accepted Answer

A)  therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques with a mindfulness approach. 
B)  behavioral modification through the use of modeling appropriate relationships. 
C)  prescription of antipsychotic medications. 
D)  controlled operant procedures that help by rewarding adaptive behaviors. 
A)  therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques with a mindfulness approach. 
B)  behavioral modification through the use of modeling appropriate relationships. 
C)  prescription of antipsychotic medications. 
D)  controlled operant procedures that help by rewarding adaptive behaviors.

Question 13

Abraham is receiving therapy that helps him to evaluate the emotional expressions of others,effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication,and express affection to family and friends.It is most likely that Abraham has

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  bipolar I disorder. 
C)  dissociative identity disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  bipolar I disorder. 
C)  dissociative identity disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 14

The textbook discusses two basic,general approaches that can be used to treat clients with mental health disorders.These approaches are

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis and behavior modification. 
B)  cognitive therapy and group therapy. 
C)  dream analysis and electroconvulsive therapy. 
D)  psychotherapy and biological therapy. 
A)  psychoanalysis and behavior modification. 
B)  cognitive therapy and group therapy. 
C)  dream analysis and electroconvulsive therapy. 
D)  psychotherapy and biological therapy.

Question 15

Johnny's therapist has asked him to write down every instance of a negative thought and to challenge each of these thoughts so they become less automatic.For example,Johnny can attempt to gather evidence for his negative beliefs (which he probably will not find),or he can try to view the same situation from a neutral or positive point of view.The therapist who is treating Johnny is most like

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron Beck. 
B)  Carl Rogers. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Marsha Linehan. 
A)  Aaron Beck. 
B)  Carl Rogers. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Marsha Linehan.

Question 16

Sarabi has symptoms of major depression and severe mania.Her doctor decides that the best course of treatment to alleviate all of Sarabi's symptoms is

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  lithium. 
C)  Prozac. 
D)  a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and lithium. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  lithium. 
C)  Prozac. 
D)  a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and lithium.

Question 17

When comparing treatments of depression,Dr.Crowning sees that cognitive-behavioral therapy

Accepted Answer

A)  is less effective than drugs. 
B)  is just as effective as drugs. 
C)  does not have an effect above and beyond that of drugs. 
D)  is better suited for other types of psychological disorders. 
A)  is less effective than drugs. 
B)  is just as effective as drugs. 
C)  does not have an effect above and beyond that of drugs. 
D)  is better suited for other types of psychological disorders.

Question 18

Dr.Acacia plans to open a clinic to provide better mental health services to children and adolescents.Dr.Acacia wants to convince others that these services are needed.He is likely to use all of the following arguments to help his case EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  an estimated 12 to 20 percent of children and adolescents experience psychological disorders. 
B)  early experiences are crucial in developing psychological health in adulthood. 
C)  parents are more likely to pay money for psychological care for their children than for themselves. 
D)  negative thoughts and behaviors are more easily changed during this period of time; therefore, treatment can be more beneficial than it would be in adulthood. 
A)  an estimated 12 to 20 percent of children and adolescents experience psychological disorders. 
B)  early experiences are crucial in developing psychological health in adulthood. 
C)  parents are more likely to pay money for psychological care for their children than for themselves. 
D)  negative thoughts and behaviors are more easily changed during this period of time; therefore, treatment can be more beneficial than it would be in adulthood.

Question 19

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook regarding the behavioral effects of Ritalin therapy,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking the drug 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 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 they will remain somewhat loud and disruptive. 
A)  Some boys will experience very serious side effects, such as depression. 
B)  Many boys will perform better 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 they will remain somewhat loud and disruptive.

Question 20

Zac is a 12-year-old boy who receives behavior therapy to reduce his hyperactive behavior and increase his ability to pay attention.His therapist explains that during treatment he will modify Zac's behavior by

Accepted Answer

A)  eliciting his undesirable behavior to understand his thought processes. 
B)  getting him to model correct behavior. 
C)  reinforcing his desirable behavior. 
D)  helping him to recognize and understand the motives for his bad behavior. 
A)  eliciting his undesirable behavior to understand his thought processes. 
B)  getting him to model correct behavior. 
C)  reinforcing his desirable behavior. 
D)  helping him to recognize and understand the motives for his bad behavior.

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

Shoshanna works with a therapist who provides support while also improving her social skills in a cost-effective manner.Shoshanna is most likely receiving ________ therapy.

Dr.Aruna has diagnosed several clients with social anxiety disorder,and he is interested in finding a treatment plan that will be effective in the long term and have the fewest side effects.Dr.Aruna should try

Eleanor has been diagnosed with depression and is receiving psychotherapy as her only type of treatment.During psychotherapy,Eleanor may experience all of the following EXCEPT

Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a therapist using .

Garrett's family is worried about his behavior.He no longer displays affection toward family members,refuses to bathe,and thinks that his neighbor's dog is sending him coded messages in his cereal.Garrett's family takes him to a mental health practitioner,who is most likely to treat him with

Disorders of emotion can sometimes be treated by a medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.Such drugs are called

On which of the following clients would lithium alone have the most clear and beneficial effect?

Stewart has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. A) Describe two major approaches to treating Stewart's disorder. B) Provide an example of each technique that may be effective for Stewart's specific diagnosis.

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age two.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis.After four years of receiving applied behavioral analysis,which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon?

Currently,the most effective treatment of borderline personality disorder includes

Abraham is receiving therapy that helps him to evaluate the emotional expressions of others,effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication,and express affection to family and friends.It is most likely that Abraham has

The textbook discusses two basic,general approaches that can be used to treat clients with mental health disorders.These approaches are

Sarabi has symptoms of major depression and severe mania.Her doctor decides that the best course of treatment to alleviate all of Sarabi's symptoms is

When comparing treatments of depression,Dr.Crowning sees that cognitive-behavioral therapy

Dr.Acacia plans to open a clinic to provide better mental health services to children and adolescents.Dr.Acacia wants to convince others that these services are needed.He is likely to use all of the following arguments to help his case EXCEPT

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

Zac is a 12-year-old boy who receives behavior therapy to reduce his hyperactive behavior and increase his ability to pay attention.His therapist explains that during treatment he will modify Zac's behavior by

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Exam 15: Psychological Treatments

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

Shoshanna works with a therapist who provides support while also improving her social skills in a cost-effective manner.Shoshanna is most likely receiving ________ therapy.

Dr.Aruna has diagnosed several clients with social anxiety disorder,and he is interested in finding a treatment plan that will be effective in the long term and have the fewest side effects.Dr.Aruna should try

Eleanor has been diagnosed with depression and is receiving psychotherapy as her only type of treatment.During psychotherapy,Eleanor may experience all of the following EXCEPT

Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a ________ therapist using ________.

Garrett's family is worried about his behavior.He no longer displays affection toward family members,refuses to bathe,and thinks that his neighbor's dog is sending him coded messages in his cereal.Garrett's family takes him to a mental health practitioner,who is most likely to treat him with

Disorders of emotion can sometimes be treated by a medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.Such drugs are called

On which of the following clients would lithium alone have the most clear and beneficial effect?

Stewart has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. A) Describe two major approaches to treating Stewart's disorder. B) Provide an example of each technique that may be effective for Stewart's specific diagnosis.

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age two.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis.After four years of receiving applied behavioral analysis,which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon?

Currently,the most effective treatment of borderline personality disorder includes

Abraham is receiving therapy that helps him to evaluate the emotional expressions of others,effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication,and express affection to family and friends.It is most likely that Abraham has

The textbook discusses two basic,general approaches that can be used to treat clients with mental health disorders.These approaches are

Sarabi has symptoms of major depression and severe mania.Her doctor decides that the best course of treatment to alleviate all of Sarabi's symptoms is

When comparing treatments of depression,Dr.Crowning sees that cognitive-behavioral therapy

Dr.Acacia plans to open a clinic to provide better mental health services to children and adolescents.Dr.Acacia wants to convince others that these services are needed.He is likely to use all of the following arguments to help his case EXCEPT

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

Zac is a 12-year-old boy who receives behavior therapy to reduce his hyperactive behavior and increase his ability to pay attention.His therapist explains that during treatment he will modify Zac's behavior by

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

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Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a therapist using .