Question 1

Josh is a person with an anxiety disorder. His therapist confronts Josh's unhealthy ways of thinking and tries to get him to change his interpretation of events. Josh is most likely undergoing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior modification 
B)  rational-emotive therapy 
C)  client-centered therapy 
D)  psychoanalysis

Question 2

Charles wishes to stop his behavior of eating several pints of ice cream every day. He works with a therapist to imagine ice cream containers filled with worms whenever he has an urge for ice cream. This is an example of the technique of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  token economy 
C)  covert sensitization therapy 
D)  rational-emotive therapy

Question 3

In client-centered therapy, empathy is communicated to the client by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accurately interpreting the client's nonverbal signals of anxiety and tension 
B)  active listening and reflecting the feelings expressed by the client 
C)  the therapist transferring her feelings for a loved one onto the client 
D)  giving sound and logical advice that can be understood and followed by the client

Question 4

Dr. Grogan is a therapist who uses learning principles to change maladaptive behavior. What type of therapy does Dr. Grogan most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanistic therapy 
B)  Psychoanalysis 
C)  Behavior therapy 
D)  Cognitive therapy

Question 5

If you have participated in an environment in which something like gold stars were given for appropriate behavior, and a certain number of gold stars earned something like an ice cream treat, you have been involved in a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  covert sensitization study 
B)  nonreinforcement procedure 
C)  token economy 
D)  cooperative self-help group

Question 6

Gerald's therapist tries to be open and honest with her feelings in order to set an example and to show that relationships can be built on trust and honesty. Through these efforts, Gerald's therapist is demonstrating ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  integrity 
C)  unconditional positive regard 
D)  genuineness

Question 7

The humanistic therapist is most likely to use techniques that ____ the client.

Accepted Answer

A)  support 
B)  challenge 
C)  interpret 
D)  direct

Question 8

Nat has been plagued with bouts of anxiety for quite some time. He met with Dr. Ustaff who suggested either referral to a psychiatrist for medications or a psychologist for psychotherapy. Nat asks your opinion on drug therapy versus psychotherapy. What advice could you give him?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nat has been plagued with bouts of...

Question 9

The antidepressant ____ influences the norepinephrine and dopamine systems and is also used for tobacco cessation treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Zyban 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Paxil 
D)  Zoloft

Question 10

Describe three methods that are employed in traditional psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe three methods that are employed in...

Question 11

The medication Xanax would be most likely prescribed for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  Dissociative identity disorder 
D)  Bipolar disorder

Question 12

An eclectic approach to therapy reflects a ____ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  personalized 
C)  consistent 
D)  passive

Question 13

Claire and her therapist have a collaborative relationship that is built on mutual respect and trust. Claire and her therapist have established a positive ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  therapy outcome 
B)  genuineness 
C)  eclectic approach 
D)  therapeutic alliance

Question 14

Aversion therapy has been used as a therapy for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  alcohol use disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  bipolar disorder

Question 15

Which type of therapy is most likely to emphasize a safe environment for self-exploration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive therapy 
B)  Biomedical therapy 
C)  Humanistic therapy 
D)  Rational-emotive therapy

Question 16

In psychoanalysis, the purpose of free association is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthen the memory for important events 
B)  increase the patient's grasp on reality 
C)  reveal unconscious conflicts 
D)  increase the use of defense mechanisms

Question 17

Describe two behavior therapy techniques that are based on operant conditioning principles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe two behavior therapy techniques that are...

Question 18

A client-centered therapist is most likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  serve more as a facilitator than an interpreter 
B)  use transference to illuminate issues 
C)  believe that the client must be directed to change 
D)  use a variety of medications

Question 19

How did Aaron Beck view the relationship between client and therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapist as teacher and client as student 
B)  Fraught with transference and countertransference 
C)  A way to understand relationships with family 
D)  A collaborative team

Question 20

The first step is Aaron Beck's therapeutic approach is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  confrontation of the client 
B)  creation of an anxiety hierarchy 
C)  learning to identify negative automatic thoughts 
D)  development of a token economy

Exam 14: Mental Health Therapies