Question 1

Sally's therapist wants her to bring her parents and siblings to counseling sessions with her.Sally is going through

Accepted Answer

A) social skills training. 
B) family therapy. 
C) assertiveness training. 
D) client-centered therapy. 
A) social skills training. 
B) family therapy. 
C) assertiveness training. 
D) client-centered therapy.

Question 2

_______________ would be most likely to encourage a client to test her beliefs against the evidence,because depression is often caused by misinformation and unproductive beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) Aaron Beck 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Sigmund Freud 
A) Aaron Beck 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Sigmund Freud

Question 3

Cognitive therapy is designed to identify and change irrational,unproductive ways of thinking and hence to reduce negative emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between therapist and client,which allows them to work together to solve the client's problems,is called

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) the therapeutic alliance. 
C) the scientist-practitioner gap. 
D) the client-therapist relationship. 
A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) the therapeutic alliance. 
C) the scientist-practitioner gap. 
D) the client-therapist relationship.

Question 5

Thorazine,Haldol,Clozaril,and Zyprexia are all drugs used to treat

Accepted Answer

A) delusions of schizophrenia. 
B) generalized anxiety. 
C) the manic phase of bipolar disorder. 
D) the symptoms of hypochondriasis. 
A) delusions of schizophrenia. 
B) generalized anxiety. 
C) the manic phase of bipolar disorder. 
D) the symptoms of hypochondriasis.

Question 6

Who would likely benefit most from taking antidepressant drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Zara,who is near death from starving herself 
B) Jonathon,who swings from mania to thoughts of suicide 
C) Josué,who has hallucinations and delusions 
D) Barbara,who experiences deep emotional despair 
A) Zara,who is near death from starving herself 
B) Jonathon,who swings from mania to thoughts of suicide 
C) Josué,who has hallucinations and delusions 
D) Barbara,who experiences deep emotional despair

Question 7

Dr.Rodriguez believes that his clients have the free will determine their own destinies,and that his job as a therapist is to help them learn to cope with the inescapable realities of life and death.Dr.Rodriguez would be best described as a(n)_____________ therapist.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) humanist 
C) existential 
D) cognitive 
A) psychodynamic 
B) humanist 
C) existential 
D) cognitive

Question 8

The proponents of _______________ therapies also refer to their methods as "depth" therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) humanist 
B) psychodynamic 
C) behavior 
D) cognitive 
A) humanist 
B) psychodynamic 
C) behavior 
D) cognitive

Question 9

Becky's therapist is trying to help her feel better about herself and free herself from self-imposed limits.What sort of therapy is Becky most likely undergoing?

Accepted Answer

A) behavior therapy 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) humanist therapy 
D) family therapy 
A) behavior therapy 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) humanist therapy 
D) family therapy

Question 10

_______________ is/are more effective than any other treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure techniques 
B) Cognitive therapy 
C) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 
D) Family intervention therapy 
A) Exposure techniques 
B) Cognitive therapy 
C) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 
D) Family intervention therapy

Question 11

Which of the following is true about "reparative" therapies,whose goals are to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals?

Accepted Answer

A) They have been shown effective. 
B) There is no reliable evidence that supports their effectiveness. 
C) They have been shown effective for homosexual men,but not homosexual women. 
D) They have been shown effective for homosexual women,but not homosexual men. 
A) They have been shown effective. 
B) There is no reliable evidence that supports their effectiveness. 
C) They have been shown effective for homosexual men,but not homosexual women. 
D) They have been shown effective for homosexual women,but not homosexual men.

Question 12

The authors recommend that consumers who are thinking about psychotherapy should remember that

Accepted Answer

A) the credentials and training of the therapist should be checked to make sure you are dealing with a reputable individual. 
B) half of all people in therapy improve within two to three sessions,and so if you have made a real effort over three weeks but show no improvement,you may decide it is time to leave therapy. 
C) if you want to discuss your life with a wise and empathic person,then you should look for a psychoanalyst. 
D) if you are coping with chronic health problems,it is best to seek a biological therapist so that drugs can be prescribed. 
A) the credentials and training of the therapist should be checked to make sure you are dealing with a reputable individual. 
B) half of all people in therapy improve within two to three sessions,and so if you have made a real effort over three weeks but show no improvement,you may decide it is time to leave therapy. 
C) if you want to discuss your life with a wise and empathic person,then you should look for a psychoanalyst. 
D) if you are coping with chronic health problems,it is best to seek a biological therapist so that drugs can be prescribed.

Question 13

Client-centered therapy was founded by

Accepted Answer

A) Rogers. 
B) Wolpe. 
C) Adler. 
D) Jung. 
A) Rogers. 
B) Wolpe. 
C) Adler. 
D) Jung.

Question 14

_______________ are nonaddictive,but they can produce some unpleasant physical reactions,including dry mouth,headaches,constipation,nausea,gastrointestinal problems,weight gain,decreased sexual desire,and delayed orgasm.

Accepted Answer

A) Antipsychotic drugs 
B) Tranquilizers 
C) Lithium carbonates 
D) Antidepressants 
A) Antipsychotic drugs 
B) Tranquilizers 
C) Lithium carbonates 
D) Antidepressants

Question 15

According to the latest research related to Critical Incident Stress Debriefing techniques,which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A traumatic experience almost always causes long-term PTSD. 
B) Venting negative emotions is cathartic. 
C) Early intervention helps prevent PTSD. 
D) Stress debriefing often increases a person's anxiety following a trauma. 
A) A traumatic experience almost always causes long-term PTSD. 
B) Venting negative emotions is cathartic. 
C) Early intervention helps prevent PTSD. 
D) Stress debriefing often increases a person's anxiety following a trauma.

Question 16

When choosing a self-help book,consumers should

Accepted Answer

A) look for authors who are confident enough to assure change. 
B) make sure the program it promotes has been empirically tested. 
C) make sure that subliminal tapes are included for night-time learning. 
D) look for an author who includes many anecdotes showing the success of the program. 
A) look for authors who are confident enough to assure change. 
B) make sure the program it promotes has been empirically tested. 
C) make sure that subliminal tapes are included for night-time learning. 
D) look for an author who includes many anecdotes showing the success of the program.

Question 17

__________ therapy emphasizes people's free will to change and aims to help them develop the confidence and positive self-regard to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavior 
B) Humanist 
C) Cognitive 
D) Family 
A) Behavior 
B) Humanist 
C) Cognitive 
D) Family

Question 18

Most behavior and cognitive therapists are interested in

Accepted Answer

A) the unconscious past. 
B) painful anxieties and concerns. 
C) the future direction of one's life path. 
D) current behaviors,beliefs,and perceptions. 
A) the unconscious past. 
B) painful anxieties and concerns. 
C) the future direction of one's life path. 
D) current behaviors,beliefs,and perceptions.

Question 19

Many therapists are unaware of their prejudices,yet they express them in nonverbal ways that make the client feel ignored or disrespected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lithium carbonate produces its effects by preventing the normal reuptake of serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sally's therapist wants her to bring her parents and siblings to counseling sessions with her.Sally is going through

_______________ would be most likely to encourage a client to test her beliefs against the evidence,because depression is often caused by misinformation and unproductive beliefs.

Cognitive therapy is designed to identify and change irrational,unproductive ways of thinking and hence to reduce negative emotions.

The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between therapist and client,which allows them to work together to solve the client's problems,is called

Thorazine,Haldol,Clozaril,and Zyprexia are all drugs used to treat

Who would likely benefit most from taking antidepressant drugs?

Dr.Rodriguez believes that his clients have the free will determine their own destinies,and that his job as a therapist is to help them learn to cope with the inescapable realities of life and death.Dr.Rodriguez would be best described as a(n)_____________ therapist.

The proponents of _______________ therapies also refer to their methods as "depth" therapies.

Becky's therapist is trying to help her feel better about herself and free herself from self-imposed limits.What sort of therapy is Becky most likely undergoing?

_______________ is/are more effective than any other treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Which of the following is true about "reparative" therapies,whose goals are to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals?

The authors recommend that consumers who are thinking about psychotherapy should remember that

Client-centered therapy was founded by

_______________ are nonaddictive,but they can produce some unpleasant physical reactions,including dry mouth,headaches,constipation,nausea,gastrointestinal problems,weight gain,decreased sexual desire,and delayed orgasm.

According to the latest research related to Critical Incident Stress Debriefing techniques,which of the following statements is correct?

When choosing a self-help book,consumers should

__________ therapy emphasizes people's free will to change and aims to help them develop the confidence and positive self-regard to do so.

Most behavior and cognitive therapists are interested in

Many therapists are unaware of their prejudices,yet they express them in nonverbal ways that make the client feel ignored or disrespected.

Lithium carbonate produces its effects by preventing the normal reuptake of serotonin.

What Is Psychology

Theories of Personality

Development Over the Life Span

Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Psychological Disorders

Emotion, Stress, and Health

The Major Motives of Life: Food, Love, Sex, and Work

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Exam 12: Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Sally's therapist wants her to bring her parents and siblings to counseling sessions with her.Sally is going through

_______________ would be most likely to encourage a client to test her beliefs against the evidence,because depression is often caused by misinformation and unproductive beliefs.

Cognitive therapy is designed to identify and change irrational,unproductive ways of thinking and hence to reduce negative emotions.

The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between therapist and client,which allows them to work together to solve the client's problems,is called

Thorazine,Haldol,Clozaril,and Zyprexia are all drugs used to treat

Who would likely benefit most from taking antidepressant drugs?

Dr.Rodriguez believes that his clients have the free will determine their own destinies,and that his job as a therapist is to help them learn to cope with the inescapable realities of life and death.Dr.Rodriguez would be best described as a(n)_____________ therapist.

The proponents of _______________ therapies also refer to their methods as "depth" therapies.

Becky's therapist is trying to help her feel better about herself and free herself from self-imposed limits.What sort of therapy is Becky most likely undergoing?

_______________ is/are more effective than any other treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Which of the following is true about "reparative" therapies,whose goals are to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals?

The authors recommend that consumers who are thinking about psychotherapy should remember that

Client-centered therapy was founded by

_______________ are nonaddictive,but they can produce some unpleasant physical reactions,including dry mouth,headaches,constipation,nausea,gastrointestinal problems,weight gain,decreased sexual desire,and delayed orgasm.

According to the latest research related to Critical Incident Stress Debriefing techniques,which of the following statements is correct?

When choosing a self-help book,consumers should

__________ therapy emphasizes people's free will to change and aims to help them develop the confidence and positive self-regard to do so.

Most behavior and cognitive therapists are interested in

Many therapists are unaware of their prejudices,yet they express them in nonverbal ways that make the client feel ignored or disrespected.

Lithium carbonate produces its effects by preventing the normal reuptake of serotonin.

What Is Psychology

Theories of Personality

Development Over the Life Span

Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Psychological Disorders

Emotion, Stress, and Health

The Major Motives of Life: Food, Love, Sex, and Work

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