Question 1

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving. 
B) exposure. 
C) response shaping. 
D) reinforcement. 
E) behavioural activation. 
A) problem solving. 
B) exposure. 
C) response shaping. 
D) reinforcement. 
E) behavioural activation.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs.second-generation anti- psychotics?

Accepted Answer

A) first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B) second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C) second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties,making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D) first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E) choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient 
A) first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B) second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C) second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties,making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D) first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E) choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient

Question 3

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's,humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's.

Accepted Answer

A) unconscious processes; past experiences 
B) subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C) unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D) current experiences; past experiences 
E) conscious processes; unconscious processes 
A) unconscious processes; past experiences 
B) subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C) unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D) current experiences; past experiences 
E) conscious processes; unconscious processes

Question 5

Describe the side effects of MAOIs,tricyclics,and SSRIs.

Accepted Answer

Drugs used to treat depression include:

Question 6

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term,since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) It often interprets clients dreams. 
B) It integrates clients' inner feelings and their external environments. 
C) It encourages clients to talk freely about other people. 
D) It helps clients become aware of feelings and needs that have been ignored or distorted. 
E) It often employs the empty chair technique. 
A) It often interprets clients dreams. 
B) It integrates clients' inner feelings and their external environments. 
C) It encourages clients to talk freely about other people. 
D) It helps clients become aware of feelings and needs that have been ignored or distorted. 
E) It often employs the empty chair technique.

Question 8

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In his 1952 article,Hans Eysenck

Accepted Answer

A) compiled extensive evidence outlining the strong suits of psychotherapy. 
B) constructively analyzed the pros and cons of psychotherapy. 
C) was unable to take a specific stance on psychotherapy. 
D) that drug therapy was for most people far superior to any of the psychotherapies. 
E) argued that there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect. 
A) compiled extensive evidence outlining the strong suits of psychotherapy. 
B) constructively analyzed the pros and cons of psychotherapy. 
C) was unable to take a specific stance on psychotherapy. 
D) that drug therapy was for most people far superior to any of the psychotherapies. 
E) argued that there was no evidence that psychotherapy had any demonstrable effect.

Question 10

"Goals are concrete,conversation replaces free association,therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached,and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

Accepted Answer

A) Adler's individual psychology 
B) time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C) interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D) brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E) ego analysis 
A) Adler's individual psychology 
B) time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C) interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D) brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E) ego analysis

Question 11

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy,researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jane has a fear of dogs.Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears.This technique is known as

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural activation. 
B) reinforcement. 
C) response shaping. 
D) exposure therapy. 
E) systematic desensitization. 
A) behavioural activation. 
B) reinforcement. 
C) response shaping. 
D) exposure therapy. 
E) systematic desensitization.

Question 13

Describe meta-analyses and explain the importance of this technique.

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis is a method of quantitativ

Question 14

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast,chocolate and beer)can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B) Prozac 
C) tricyclics (TCAs) 
D) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E) lithium 
A) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B) Prozac 
C) tricyclics (TCAs) 
D) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E) lithium

Question 15

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) helped formerly institutionalized patients to return to the community. 
B) offered the possibility of reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. 
C) were regarded as a major scientific breakthrough. 
D) replaced psychological therapies as the most common type of treatment. 
E) made possible the policy of deinstitutionalization. 
A) helped formerly institutionalized patients to return to the community. 
B) offered the possibility of reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. 
C) were regarded as a major scientific breakthrough. 
D) replaced psychological therapies as the most common type of treatment. 
E) made possible the policy of deinstitutionalization.

Question 16

Often,those most in need of psychological help are not the ones to receive it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

Accepted Answer

A) self-management and successful coping is facilitated by open awareness of one's experience in the present moment. 
B) gradual mindful exposure can be just as effective as in vivo exposure. 
C) assertiveness can be practiced in session and then generalized to real-world interaction. 
D) attending to distorted interpretation and attributions results in replacement with more reasonable cognitions. 
E) awareness of one's thoughts facilitates self-reinforcement for appropriate cognitions. 
A) self-management and successful coping is facilitated by open awareness of one's experience in the present moment. 
B) gradual mindful exposure can be just as effective as in vivo exposure. 
C) assertiveness can be practiced in session and then generalized to real-world interaction. 
D) attending to distorted interpretation and attributions results in replacement with more reasonable cognitions. 
E) awareness of one's thoughts facilitates self-reinforcement for appropriate cognitions.

Question 18

The goal of emotionally focused couples therapy is to

Accepted Answer

A) help members of the couple identify the emotions that trigger unhelpful behaviors. 
B) help each member of the couple identify the cognitions that give rise to the intense emotions and maladaptive behaviors. 
C) help each member of the couple to identify the early parent-child interaction patterns that are re-surfacing in the current relationship. 
D) modify the distressed couples' constricted interaction patterns and emotional responses by fostering the development of a secure emotional bond. 
E) help the distressed couple to reflect upon and communicate the needs that are not being met in the relationship. 
A) help members of the couple identify the emotions that trigger unhelpful behaviors. 
B) help each member of the couple identify the cognitions that give rise to the intense emotions and maladaptive behaviors. 
C) help each member of the couple to identify the early parent-child interaction patterns that are re-surfacing in the current relationship. 
D) modify the distressed couples' constricted interaction patterns and emotional responses by fostering the development of a secure emotional bond. 
E) help the distressed couple to reflect upon and communicate the needs that are not being met in the relationship.

Question 19

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing:
,,and.

Accepted Answer

A) hope ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
B) hope ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way 
C) calm ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
D) calm ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way 
E) trust ; an alternative explanation for the problem; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way 
A) hope ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
B) hope ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way 
C) calm ; gaining awareness of one's own thought process ; gaining awareness of how one is perceived by others 
D) calm ; an alternative explanation for the problem ; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way 
E) trust ; an alternative explanation for the problem; a prescription that the client think,feel,or act in a different way

Question 20

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995)all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-behavioural therapies are always the most effective. 
B) was ultimately deemed to be inconclusive regarding the overall effectiveness of behavioural versus non-behavioural treatments. 
C) found that the nonbehavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.42. 
D) found that the behavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.85. 
E) there is more evidence to support the efficacy of cognitive-behaviour therapies than other treatments. 
A) cognitive-behavioural therapies are always the most effective. 
B) was ultimately deemed to be inconclusive regarding the overall effectiveness of behavioural versus non-behavioural treatments. 
C) found that the nonbehavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.42. 
D) found that the behavioural treatments had an effect size of 0.85. 
E) there is more evidence to support the efficacy of cognitive-behaviour therapies than other treatments.

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs.second-generation anti- psychotics?

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's,humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's.

Describe the side effects of MAOIs,tricyclics,and SSRIs.

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term,since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

In his 1952 article,Hans Eysenck

"Goals are concrete,conversation replaces free association,therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached,and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy,researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

Jane has a fear of dogs.Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears.This technique is known as

Describe meta-analyses and explain the importance of this technique.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast,chocolate and beer)can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Often,those most in need of psychological help are not the ones to receive it.

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

The goal of emotionally focused couples therapy is to

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: ,,and.

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995)all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

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Exam 17: Therapies

A child that is taught how to tie his shoes gradually is learning this skill through

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs.second-generation anti- psychotics?

ECT side effects include memory loss and disorientation.

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's,humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's.

Describe the side effects of MAOIs,tricyclics,and SSRIs.

Many of the current psychotherapies are long-term,since clients often face extensive problems and may require years of therapy.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

In his 1952 article,Hans Eysenck

"Goals are concrete,conversation replaces free association,therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached,and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

When comparing the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy,researchers have found that cognitive-behavioural therapy is the most effective for all types of problems.

Jane has a fear of dogs.Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears.This technique is known as

Describe meta-analyses and explain the importance of this technique.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast,chocolate and beer)can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Often,those most in need of psychological help are not the ones to receive it.

Mindfulness approaches are based on the premise that

The goal of emotionally focused couples therapy is to

Jerome Frank identifies three essential ingredients in psychotherapeutic healing: ,,and.

Based on the research by Weiss and Weisz (1995)all of the following are accurate EXCEPT

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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