Question 1

Karine completed a behavioral treatment for her spider phobia.From what you know about behavioral treatment for phobias,which was the most effective part of the treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a fear hierarchy 
B)  undergoing relaxation training 
C)  being exposed to the feared object 
D)  experiencing hyperventilation

Question 2

Children with ADHD respond best to this type of treatment in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured behavioral treatment 
B)  cognitive therapy 
C)  stimulant medication 
D)  applied behavioral analysis

Question 3

Talisa is a college student and is seeking mental health services on her campus.She will most likely be seen by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  school psychiatrist. 
B)  educational psychologist. 
C)  counseling psychologist. 
D)  psychiatric social worker.

Question 4

A person you meet at a party has a degree in counseling psychology.Your best guess is that she:

Accepted Answer

A)  does talk therapy with mentally ill persons. 
B)  works in a hospital for the mentally ill. 
C)  counsels people with adjustment and stress problems. 
D)  works closely with a prescriber of medication to treat the mentally ill.

Question 5

Jen is a college student who was diagnosed with depression last year; subsequently,she was given a prescription for Prozac.This year,she is studying abroad in India.When she sees an Indian doctor for a medication refill,she is likely to say that she is experiencing ________ because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression; the same symptoms of depression are recognized around the world 
B)  depression; Indian culture is sympathetic to the problem of depression 
C)  strain and tension; being depressed carries a social stigma in India 
D)  strain and tension; the medical establishment in India does not view depression as a mental health problem

Question 6

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work by:

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing serotonin to remain in the synapse. 
B)  facilitating the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron. 
C)  blocking serotonin's effects on the postsynaptic receptors. 
D)  converting serotonin to another chemical form.

Question 7

This type of medication works by increasing the level of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-anxiety 
B)  antidepressant 
C)  antipsychotic 
D)  anticonvulsant

Question 8

Hayley has a snake phobia.She has always avoided situations in which she may encounter a snake,and she will even avoid viewing pictures of them.If Hayley's therapist approaches her problem from a behavioral perspective,he may use:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive restructuring. 
B)  exposure therapy. 
C)  reaction-prevention therapy. 
D)  rational-emotive therapy.

Question 9

Psychiatrists are unique among therapists in that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  can establish a private practice. 
B)  have two separate advanced degrees in psychology. 
C)  use only a biological treatment approach. 
D)  have a degree in medicine.

Question 10

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression is:

Accepted Answer

A)  less effective than drug treatment alone. 
B)  just as effective as drug treatment alone. 
C)  counterproductive if used in combination with drug treatment. 
D)  only productive if used in combination with drug treatment.

Question 11

If psychotherapy and biological therapy for a given mental disorder are found to be equally effective and only one therapy can be used:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy should be used because it has no side effects. 
B)  psychotherapy should be used because it is easier to administer. 
C)  biological therapy should be used because it has longer-lasting effects. 
D)  biological therapy should be used because it is more cost-effective.

Question 12

Kim has obsessive-compulsive disorder,which in her case is focused on behaviors related to cleaning and checking.If she takes an antidepressant such as Prozac,________,similar to depressed patients taking Prozac.

Accepted Answer

A)  her obsessions should decrease 
B)  her compulsions should decrease 
C)  her mood will be more positive 
D)  her mood will be more stable

Question 13

Jeremy knows that the anxiety he experiences is abnormal.He thinks he may have generalized anxiety disorder.Jeremy does not have a lot of money,is in need of social support,and desires a structured therapy setting.In terms of psychological treatment,the best choice for Jeremy would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic therapy. 
B)  cognitive therapy. 
C)  client-centered therapy. 
D)  group therapy.

Question 14

Most therapists agree that personality disorders,including borderline personality disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  are difficult to treat. 
B)  respond well to drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. 
C)  are well understood in terms of their causes. 
D)  tend to go away on their own.

Question 15

Jake takes haloperidol to ease his hallucinations and delusional thinking.Haloperidol is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  a tranquilizing drug. 
B)  a psychedelic drug. 
C)  an endogenous opioid. 
D)  an antipsychotic medication.

Question 16

Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS),how should the doctor of an adolescent approach the issue of medication for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor should avoid prescribing Prozac because it causes suicidal thoughts. 
B)  The doctor should prescribe Prozac but inform the patient that one of the risks of taking the drug may be an increase in suicidal thoughts. 
C)  The doctor should prescribe a different drug,such as a tricyclic,which has the same effects as Prozac but does not cause suicidal thoughts. 
D)  The doctor should prescribe a combination treatment of tricyclic medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 17

Tory,a 6-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder,has received applied behavior analysis (ABA)treatment for the past four years.Given what you know about ABA,which of the following scenarios is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tory's treatment is relatively easy to implement,but his parents are thinking of dropping out due to the expense. 
B)  Tory's cognitive skills have significantly improved,but his parents are wishing they could be more involved in his treatment. 
C)  Tory is a happier child,but his IQ is still low and he cannot be taught in a normal classroom at school. 
D)  Tory's treatment is very time consuming and intense,but his IQ is now 20 points higher than when he started treatment.

Question 18

Jared has been seriously depressed for about a year,and he has not responded to typical drug therapies.Now he is suicidal,saying that he wants to "end it all." Jared's psychiatrist believes it is critical they start a new treatment that is both effective and fast-acting; he will probably recommend:

Accepted Answer

A)  electroconvulsive therapy. 
B)  lithium. 
C)  a combination of an MAO-inhibitor and lithium. 
D)  an antidepressant plus an antipsychotic.

Question 19

Ramos has symptoms of panic disorder and has been prescribed the drug Xanax.Due to the medication,he is most likely to have side effects such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  facial tics. 
B)  sexual dysfunction. 
C)  drowsiness. 
D)  white blood cell deficiency.

Question 20

The last stage in dialectical behavior therapy is ________,and this stage is important because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying traumatic experiences; these experiences caused the client's emotional problems 
B)  helping the client develop as an independent,self-validating person; it reduces his problematic dependence on others 
C)  replacing dysfunctional behaviors with adaptive ones; the heart of the problem lies in maladaptive learning 
D)  dealing with self-harming behaviors; it increases the client's self-esteem

Exam 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders