Question 1

Chlorpromazine and clozapine are types of ___ drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic 
B)  antidepressant 
C)  antianxiety 
D)  mood stabilizers 
A)  antipsychotic 
B)  antidepressant 
C)  antianxiety 
D)  mood stabilizers

Question 2

Farley has spent his whole life lying to himself,and it has led to many problems as a result.He needs to learn to see himself for what he is,and then he needs to accept himself as that.What kind of therapy would help Farley accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis 
B)  behavioural therapy 
C)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
D)  humanistic and existential therapies 
A)  psychoanalysis 
B)  behavioural therapy 
C)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
D)  humanistic and existential therapies

Question 3

Approximately how many people (children,adolescents,and adults)in North America receive therapy for psychological problems over the course of a year?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 million 
B)  5 million 
C)  10 million 
D)  20 million 
A)  2 million 
B)  5 million 
C)  10 million 
D)  20 million

Question 4

The goal of behavioural therapy is to identify the client's ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific problem-causing behaviours and to replace them with more adaptive behaviours 
B)  unconscious childhood conflicts and repressed memories 
C)  source of motivation for self-actualization 
D)  abnormal brain functioning 
A)  specific problem-causing behaviours and to replace them with more adaptive behaviours 
B)  unconscious childhood conflicts and repressed memories 
C)  source of motivation for self-actualization 
D)  abnormal brain functioning

Question 5

Describe the ways that people enter therapy.

Accepted Answer

Many people decide to consult a therapis

Question 6

Yasmin has recently separated from her partner and feels as if none of her friends understand what she is going through.Which of the following therapies might help Yasmin?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  self-help group 
C)  family therapy 
D)  client-centred therapy 
A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  self-help group 
C)  family therapy 
D)  client-centred therapy

Question 7

Curtis has been going to therapy for a few months now and has NEVER missed an appointment.Suddenly in the last week,he has arrived late once and cancelled the next appointment.What could Curtis' behaviour demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  transference 
B)  catharsis 
C)  he's improving and doesn't need therapy as often 
D)  resistance 
A)  transference 
B)  catharsis 
C)  he's improving and doesn't need therapy as often 
D)  resistance

Question 8

Romy is a new member of Narcotics Anonymous (NA).She listens as other members tell of their experiences and how they overcame their challenges.Romy hears many strategies that might help her fight her addiction to drugs.Which curative feature of group therapy is Romy responding to?

Accepted Answer

A)  guidance 
B)  universality 
C)  identification 
D)  altruism 
A)  guidance 
B)  universality 
C)  identification 
D)  altruism

Question 9

Ben is going for therapy because of his depression.The therapist encourages him to fully express his emotions,even to an extreme degree.The therapist is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  using rational-emotive therapy to help the client identify his irrational emotions. 
B)  using Gestalt Therapy to teach the client how to accept feelings that previously made him uncomfortable. 
C)  using Freudian therapy to facilitate free association. 
D)  using Rogerian therapy to encourage genuineness. 
A)  using rational-emotive therapy to help the client identify his irrational emotions. 
B)  using Gestalt Therapy to teach the client how to accept feelings that previously made him uncomfortable. 
C)  using Freudian therapy to facilitate free association. 
D)  using Rogerian therapy to encourage genuineness.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elavil 
B)  Norpramin 
C)  Paxil 
D)  Valium 
A)  Elavil 
B)  Norpramin 
C)  Paxil 
D)  Valium

Question 11

Group therapy is often less helpful than individual therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about psychodynamic therapy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiencing catharsis will create lasting changes in a person. 
B)  Resistance is an undesirable event and should be avoided. 
C)  For lasting insight to be gained, a client must examine the same issues repeatedly. 
D)  Psychodynamic therapy is as effective as most other forms of psychotherapy. 
A)  Experiencing catharsis will create lasting changes in a person. 
B)  Resistance is an undesirable event and should be avoided. 
C)  For lasting insight to be gained, a client must examine the same issues repeatedly. 
D)  Psychodynamic therapy is as effective as most other forms of psychotherapy.

Question 13

Describe the rational-emotive therapy technique.

Accepted Answer

Therapists using this approach first hel

Question 14

Maddie has suffered from severe depression for many years.Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Accepted Answer

A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  neurosurgery 
C)  lobotomy 
D)  trephining 
A)  electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  neurosurgery 
C)  lobotomy 
D)  trephining

Question 15

Ryugais discussing cognitive-behavioural therapies with his psychology professor.His psychology professor points out that although it doesn't work for everyone,cognitive-behavioural therapy has been proven effective for treating many psychological problems.Ryugais points out one more limitation,impressing his professor.Which of the following was the limitation of cognitive-behavioural therapies that Ryugais pointed out?

Accepted Answer

A)  It isn't always clear that maladaptive thoughts are at the centre of the problem. 
B)  They ignore unconscious thoughts as an influence on behaviour. 
C)  They focus on what is wrong with the individual instead of focusing on positive qualities. 
D)  They are very costly and take a long time. 
A)  It isn't always clear that maladaptive thoughts are at the centre of the problem. 
B)  They ignore unconscious thoughts as an influence on behaviour. 
C)  They focus on what is wrong with the individual instead of focusing on positive qualities. 
D)  They are very costly and take a long time.

Question 16

Describe the psychodynamic treatments for psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

-Psychodynamic therapies range from clas

Question 17

Adrian is a 12-year-old boy with severe cognitive impairment who often bites his own skin until it bleeds.His therapist has suggested that he wear an electric shock bracelet which will deliver a mild electric shock every time he tries to bite himself.Adrian's therapist is suggesting ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative punishment 
B)  desensitization therapy 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  aversion therapy 
A)  negative punishment 
B)  desensitization therapy 
C)  exposure therapy 
D)  aversion therapy

Question 18

Joyce is trying to get her daughter to improve her spelling.For every ten words that are spelled correctly,Joyce gives her a gold star.Ten gold stars can be exchanged for one hour of TV.Joyce is using

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  a token economy. 
C)  aversion training. 
D)  modelling. 
A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  a token economy. 
C)  aversion training. 
D)  modelling.

Question 19

___ antipsychotic drugs are NOT as likely to produce unpleasant and dangerous effects as traditional antipsychotic drugs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___ antipsychotic drugs are NOT as likely...

Question 20

Dr.Koskinen is examining the effectiveness of a new type of cognitive therapy to treat anxiety.He compares clients who use the new therapy to clients who do NOT.What kind of study is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical significance 
B)  therapy outcome study 
C)  treatment prognosis 
D)  therapeutic significance 
A)  clinical significance 
B)  therapy outcome study 
C)  treatment prognosis 
D)  therapeutic significance

Chlorpromazine and clozapine are types of ___ drugs.

Farley has spent his whole life lying to himself,and it has led to many problems as a result.He needs to learn to see himself for what he is,and then he needs to accept himself as that.What kind of therapy would help Farley accomplish this goal?

Approximately how many people (children,adolescents,and adults)in North America receive therapy for psychological problems over the course of a year?

The goal of behavioural therapy is to identify the client's ___.

Describe the ways that people enter therapy.

Yasmin has recently separated from her partner and feels as if none of her friends understand what she is going through.Which of the following therapies might help Yasmin?

Curtis has been going to therapy for a few months now and has NEVER missed an appointment.Suddenly in the last week,he has arrived late once and cancelled the next appointment.What could Curtis' behaviour demonstrate?

Romy is a new member of Narcotics Anonymous (NA).She listens as other members tell of their experiences and how they overcame their challenges.Romy hears many strategies that might help her fight her addiction to drugs.Which curative feature of group therapy is Romy responding to?

Ben is going for therapy because of his depression.The therapist encourages him to fully express his emotions,even to an extreme degree.The therapist is probably

Which of the following is NOT an antidepressant?

Group therapy is often less helpful than individual therapy.

Which of the following statements about psychodynamic therapy is true?

Describe the rational-emotive therapy technique.

Maddie has suffered from severe depression for many years.Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Describe the psychodynamic treatments for psychological disorders.

Adrian is a 12-year-old boy with severe cognitive impairment who often bites his own skin until it bleeds.His therapist has suggested that he wear an electric shock bracelet which will deliver a mild electric shock every time he tries to bite himself.Adrian's therapist is suggesting ___.

Joyce is trying to get her daughter to improve her spelling.For every ten words that are spelled correctly,Joyce gives her a gold star.Ten gold stars can be exchanged for one hour of TV.Joyce is using

___ antipsychotic drugs are NOT as likely to produce unpleasant and dangerous effects as traditional antipsychotic drugs.

Dr.Koskinen is examining the effectiveness of a new type of cognitive therapy to treat anxiety.He compares clients who use the new therapy to clients who do NOT.What kind of study is this?

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Exam 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Chlorpromazine and clozapine are types of ___ drugs.

Farley has spent his whole life lying to himself,and it has led to many problems as a result.He needs to learn to see himself for what he is,and then he needs to accept himself as that.What kind of therapy would help Farley accomplish this goal?

Approximately how many people (children,adolescents,and adults)in North America receive therapy for psychological problems over the course of a year?

The goal of behavioural therapy is to identify the client's ___.

Describe the ways that people enter therapy.

Yasmin has recently separated from her partner and feels as if none of her friends understand what she is going through.Which of the following therapies might help Yasmin?

Curtis has been going to therapy for a few months now and has NEVER missed an appointment.Suddenly in the last week,he has arrived late once and cancelled the next appointment.What could Curtis' behaviour demonstrate?

Romy is a new member of Narcotics Anonymous (NA).She listens as other members tell of their experiences and how they overcame their challenges.Romy hears many strategies that might help her fight her addiction to drugs.Which curative feature of group therapy is Romy responding to?

Ben is going for therapy because of his depression.The therapist encourages him to fully express his emotions,even to an extreme degree.The therapist is probably

Which of the following is NOT an antidepressant?

Group therapy is often less helpful than individual therapy.

Which of the following statements about psychodynamic therapy is true?

Describe the rational-emotive therapy technique.

Maddie has suffered from severe depression for many years.Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

Describe the psychodynamic treatments for psychological disorders.

Adrian is a 12-year-old boy with severe cognitive impairment who often bites his own skin until it bleeds.His therapist has suggested that he wear an electric shock bracelet which will deliver a mild electric shock every time he tries to bite himself.Adrian's therapist is suggesting ___.

Joyce is trying to get her daughter to improve her spelling.For every ten words that are spelled correctly,Joyce gives her a gold star.Ten gold stars can be exchanged for one hour of TV.Joyce is using

___ antipsychotic drugs are NOT as likely to produce unpleasant and dangerous effects as traditional antipsychotic drugs.

Dr.Koskinen is examining the effectiveness of a new type of cognitive therapy to treat anxiety.He compares clients who use the new therapy to clients who do NOT.What kind of study is this?

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Neuroscience

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Psychological Disorders

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