Question 1

The newest antipsychotics are called _____ antipsychotics.

Accepted Answer

A)  depot 
B)  atypical 
C)  tricyclic 
D)  typical

Question 2

_____ is a behavioral treatment for anxiety in which people are confronted either suddenly or gradually with a stimulus that they fear.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aversive conditioning 
B)  Systematic desensitization 
C)  Transference 
D)  Exposure

Question 3

_____ is an inability or unwillingness to discuss or reveal particular memories,thoughts,or motivations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Transference 
C)  Dissociation 
D)  Projection

Question 4

Which drug class is matched with the correct neurotransmitter action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood stabilizers-increase norepinephrine activity 
B)  Antipsychotics-block dopamine receptors 
C)  Antidepressants -increase activity of GABA 
D)  Antianxiety drugs-inhibit serotonin reuptake

Question 5

is a list in order of increasing severity of the things you associate with your fears.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is a list in order of increasing...

Question 6

Community psychology came of age in the _____;its aim was to minimize psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  1990s

Question 7

In the _____,surgeons performed prefrontal lobotomy on thousands of patients often with little precision.

Accepted Answer

A)  1920s and 1930s 
B)  1930s and 1940s 
C)  1940s and 1950s 
D)  1950s and 1960s

Question 8

Psychodynamic therapy involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  the consideration of unresolved past conflicts and unacceptable impulses. 
B)  the use of drugs and medical procedures. 
C)  behavior modification techniques. 
D)  an attempt to challenge the patient's current thinking patterns.

Question 9

Eli's client-centered therapist clarifies and reflects back Eli's remarks.The therapist is using a technique known as .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eli's client-centered therapist clarifies and reflects back...

Question 10

_____ is treatment in which a trained professional-a therapist-uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological difficulties and disorders,resolve problems in living,or bring about personal growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phototherapy 
B)  Psychotherapy 
C)  Biomedical therapy 
D)  Physiotherapy

Question 11

are professionals with a master's degree and specialized training who may provide therapy,usually regarding common family and personal problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of are professionals with a master's degree and...

Question 12

_____ therapy refers to short-term therapy that focuses on the context of current social relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-help 
B)  Person-centered 
C)  Interpersonal 
D)  Group

Question 13

Which of the following professionals most likely has a Ph.D.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counseling psychologists 
B)  Psychiatrists 
C)  Licensed professional counselors 
D)  Psychoanalysts

Question 14

_____ is the process in which the behavior of other people is modeled to systematically teach people new skills and ways of handling their fears and anxieties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Token systematization 
B)  Contingency contracting 
C)  Observational learning 
D)  Exposure therapy

Exam 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders