Question 1

Cognitive restructuring requires people to first become aware of their emotions when they are having distorted thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ken has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.As a psychiatrist,what can you prescribe to treat him?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiolytics 
B) stimulants 
C) mood stabilizers 
D) antipsychotics 
E) antidepressants 
A) anxiolytics 
B) stimulants 
C) mood stabilizers 
D) antipsychotics 
E) antidepressants

Question 3

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE),a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

Accepted Answer

A) be prescribed an SSRI. 
B) take a test to determine whether antidepressants or cognitive-behaviour therapy would work best. 
C) wait six months to determine if the depression warrants professional intervention. 
D) be prescribed an SSRI along with CBT. 
E) be offered brief CBT. 
A) be prescribed an SSRI. 
B) take a test to determine whether antidepressants or cognitive-behaviour therapy would work best. 
C) wait six months to determine if the depression warrants professional intervention. 
D) be prescribed an SSRI along with CBT. 
E) be offered brief CBT.

Question 5

A father has just started teaching his young son to shoot a basketball.Although he is very eager to see him progress,the father comes down hard on his son every time he misses a shot.According to Albert Bandura,how should the father modify his approach?

Accepted Answer

A) He shouldn't change anything.Mastery and self-efficacy will develop even better with criticism. 
B) He should reward his son with money every time he makes a shot. 
C) He should maintain a similar standard of criticism even once the behaviour has been mastered. 
D) He should encourage his son for persistence and effort,even if he is missing shots. 
E) He shouldn't change anything.By being a harsh critic,the father will help his son develop high standards for the future. 
A) He shouldn't change anything.Mastery and self-efficacy will develop even better with criticism. 
B) He should reward his son with money every time he makes a shot. 
C) He should maintain a similar standard of criticism even once the behaviour has been mastered. 
D) He should encourage his son for persistence and effort,even if he is missing shots. 
E) He shouldn't change anything.By being a harsh critic,the father will help his son develop high standards for the future.

Question 6

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The first treatments for psychological disorders were biological. 
B) Practices such as bleeding were designed to correct biological imbalances. 
C) In the latter part of the nineteenth century,very few physical strategies designed to calm disturbed behaviour existed. 
D) Electroconvulsive treatment is the most controversial biological intervention used to treat disturbed behaviour. 
E) Psychopharmacology is the most common biological intervention used to treat disturbed behaviour. 
A) The first treatments for psychological disorders were biological. 
B) Practices such as bleeding were designed to correct biological imbalances. 
C) In the latter part of the nineteenth century,very few physical strategies designed to calm disturbed behaviour existed. 
D) Electroconvulsive treatment is the most controversial biological intervention used to treat disturbed behaviour. 
E) Psychopharmacology is the most common biological intervention used to treat disturbed behaviour.

Question 7

Various meta-analyses conducted over the years have shown that psychotherapy is effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a meta-analytic study,data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric,called an effect size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In systematic desensitization,fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client,in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true concerning anxiolytics?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients develop tolerance for barbiturates requiring larger doses to achieve the same effects. 
B) Benzodiazepines are toxic at high levels. 
C) Benzodiazepines show no addictive properties. 
D) Anxiolytics increase activity in parts of the central nervous system. 
E) They can be taken safely along with alcohol. 
A) Patients develop tolerance for barbiturates requiring larger doses to achieve the same effects. 
B) Benzodiazepines are toxic at high levels. 
C) Benzodiazepines show no addictive properties. 
D) Anxiolytics increase activity in parts of the central nervous system. 
E) They can be taken safely along with alcohol.

Question 11

Systematic desensitization is currently the treatment of choice for phobias,since it has been found to be more effective than in vivo treatment and treatments without the relaxation component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The main problem with many of the antidepressant drugs is that large doses are highly toxic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

Accepted Answer

A) It is most effective for certain types of people suffering from particular types of disorders. 
B) It effectively guards against relapse and chronic disorder. 
C) It has excellent curative properties. 
D) It is generally highly inefficient. 
E) It is effective for symptom control. 
A) It is most effective for certain types of people suffering from particular types of disorders. 
B) It effectively guards against relapse and chronic disorder. 
C) It has excellent curative properties. 
D) It is generally highly inefficient. 
E) It is effective for symptom control.

Question 14

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

A) tricyclics 
B) dibenzodiazepine 
C) phenothiazines 
D) butyrophenone 
E) clozapine 
A) tricyclics 
B) dibenzodiazepine 
C) phenothiazines 
D) butyrophenone 
E) clozapine

Question 15

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia,depressive disorders,and anxiety related disorders,especially when medication does not work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dr.Smith is employing a psychoanalytic approach to treat her client.During their first session,Dr.Smith encourages her client to say anything that comes to his mind.After the session is done,Dr.Smith analyzes what was said by focusing specifically on slips of the tongue and numerous incidents of forgetfulness.During the second session,Dr.Smith focuses on the fact that her patient is unwilling to discuss certain topics and has a tendency to remain quiet.Which three psychoanalytic techniques were most likely used by Dr.Smith during the two treatment sessions?

Accepted Answer

A) free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B) free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C) free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D) free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E) free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
A) free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B) free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C) free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D) free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E) free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance

Question 17

We can trace the roots of psychodynamic therapy to which of the following individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Erik Erikson 
C) Carl Jung 
D) Carl Rogers 
E) Karen Horney 
A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Erik Erikson 
C) Carl Jung 
D) Carl Rogers 
E) Karen Horney

Question 18

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months.Although the service provided has been average,John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training.What can he do to rectify his situation?

Accepted Answer

A) He can't do anything.He should have inquired into the training and background of his psychotherapist before signing on as a client. 
B) He can ensure that the psychotherapist in question can no longer practice again. 
C) He can take legal action if he wishes. 
D) He can ask that the therapy be started over again with the therapist. 
E) He can obtain a full refund of his expenses. 
A) He can't do anything.He should have inquired into the training and background of his psychotherapist before signing on as a client. 
B) He can ensure that the psychotherapist in question can no longer practice again. 
C) He can take legal action if he wishes. 
D) He can ask that the therapy be started over again with the therapist. 
E) He can obtain a full refund of his expenses.

Question 19

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural marital therapy 
B) emotionally focused marital therapy 
C) psychodynamic marital therapy 
D) marital sex therapy 
E) cognitive marital therapy 
A) behavioural marital therapy 
B) emotionally focused marital therapy 
C) psychodynamic marital therapy 
D) marital sex therapy 
E) cognitive marital therapy

Question 20

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Accepted Answer

A) alcoholics. 
B) neurotic patients. 
C) psychotic patients. 
D) patients suffering from anxiety and related disorders. 
E) patients suffering from depression. 
A) alcoholics. 
B) neurotic patients. 
C) psychotic patients. 
D) patients suffering from anxiety and related disorders. 
E) patients suffering from depression.

Cognitive restructuring requires people to first become aware of their emotions when they are having distorted thoughts.

Ken has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.As a psychiatrist,what can you prescribe to treat him?

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE),a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

A father has just started teaching his young son to shoot a basketball.Although he is very eager to see him progress,the father comes down hard on his son every time he misses a shot.According to Albert Bandura,how should the father modify his approach?

Which of the following is false?

Various meta-analyses conducted over the years have shown that psychotherapy is effective.

In a meta-analytic study,data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric,called an effect size.

In systematic desensitization,fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client,in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

Which of the following is true concerning anxiolytics?

Systematic desensitization is currently the treatment of choice for phobias,since it has been found to be more effective than in vivo treatment and treatments without the relaxation component.

The main problem with many of the antidepressant drugs is that large doses are highly toxic.

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia,depressive disorders,and anxiety related disorders,especially when medication does not work.

We can trace the roots of psychodynamic therapy to which of the following individuals?

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months.Although the service provided has been average,John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training.What can he do to rectify his situation?

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

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Exam 17: Therapies

Cognitive restructuring requires people to first become aware of their emotions when they are having distorted thoughts.

Ken has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.As a psychiatrist,what can you prescribe to treat him?

Eysenck determined that clients often improve without psychotherapy; there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE),a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

A father has just started teaching his young son to shoot a basketball.Although he is very eager to see him progress,the father comes down hard on his son every time he misses a shot.According to Albert Bandura,how should the father modify his approach?

Which of the following is false?

Various meta-analyses conducted over the years have shown that psychotherapy is effective.

In a meta-analytic study,data from previous studies are combined by developing a common metric,called an effect size.

In systematic desensitization,fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and presented to the client,in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

Which of the following is true concerning anxiolytics?

Systematic desensitization is currently the treatment of choice for phobias,since it has been found to be more effective than in vivo treatment and treatments without the relaxation component.

The main problem with many of the antidepressant drugs is that large doses are highly toxic.

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Electroconvulsive therapy is used for disorders like schizophrenia,depressive disorders,and anxiety related disorders,especially when medication does not work.

We can trace the roots of psychodynamic therapy to which of the following individuals?

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months.Although the service provided has been average,John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training.What can he do to rectify his situation?

What is the most beneficial treatment for mildly to moderately distressed couples?

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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