Question 1

The study of the effect of drugs on mind and behavior is called

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A)   psychosurgery.
B)   psychobiology.
C)   ECT.
D)   psychopharmacology.

Question 2

Psychodynamic therapies try to understand patients' current symptoms by focusing on recurring patterns in their

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A)   interpersonal relationships.
B)   sexual disorders.
C)   eating habits and drug use.
D)   self-blaming explanations.

Question 3

A Consumer Reports survey found that the level of satisfaction with psychotherapy among clients

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A)   was strongly linked to whether their therapists had extensive training and experience.
B)   was unrelated to whether they were seen by therapists in a group or in an individual context.
C)   depended on whether they had been treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist, rather than by a social worker.
D)   was greatest among those who had also received an alternative

Question 4

Psychologists who advocate a ________ approach to mental health contend that many psychological disorders could be prevented by changing the disturbed individual's ________.

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A)   biomedical; diet
B)   family; behavior
C)   humanistic; feelings
D)   preventive; environment

Question 5

To help an adult client overcome fears of venturing out of his own home, Dr. Ricci plans to use behavior therapy in combination with drug therapy. Which of the following drugs would Dr. Ricci be most likely to prescribe?

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A)   Lithium
B)   Depakote
C)   Ativan
D)   Thorazine

Question 6

Of the following categories of psychotherapy, which is known for its nondirective nature?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalysis
B)   humanistic therapy
C)   behavior therapy
D)   cognitive therapy

Question 7

Which of the following is a form of cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   EMDR
B)   systematic desensitization
C)   stress inoculation training
D)   rTMS

Question 8

Letting another person know that you sense and understand the feelings he or she is expressing to you best demonstrates

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A)   transference.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   active listening.
D)   spontaneous recovery.

Question 9

Which of the following is an important component of therapeutic lifestyle change promoted by Stephen Ilardi and his colleagues?

Accepted Answer

A)   rTMS
B)   aerobic exercise
C)   free association
D)   systematic desensitization

Question 10

Clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient characteristics best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   EMDR.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   long-term potentiation.
D)   evidence-based practice.

Question 11

Many self-help groups have emulated the use of ________ by Alcoholics Anonymous.

Accepted Answer

A)   free association
B)   progressive relaxation
C)   a 12-step program
D)   systematic desensitization

Question 12

Principles derived from psychologists' understanding of operant conditioning have most directly influenced the development of

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive therapies.
B)   humanistic therapies.
C)   behavior therapies.
D)   psychodynamic therapies.

Question 13

Ideal clinical decision making is a three-legged stool upheld by clinical expertise, knowledge of the patient, and

Accepted Answer

A)   transference.
B)   a token economy.
C)   research evidence.
D)   neurogenesis.

Question 14

The least used biomedical intervention for changing behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)   aversive conditioning.
B)   electroconvulsive therapy.
C)   psychosurgery.
D)   drug therapy.

Question 15

Unusual emotions tend to return to their average state. This phenomenon is called

Accepted Answer

A)   regression toward the mean.
B)   resistance.
C)   counterconditioning.
D)   systematic desensitization.

Question 16

In one experiment, Asian-American clients were more likely to perceive counselor empathy if their counselor

Accepted Answer

A)   encouraged free association.
B)   used an eclectic approach.
C)   shared the clients' cultural values.
D)   practiced systematic desensitization.

Question 17

Reinforcing desired behaviors and withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors is most central to the process of

Accepted Answer

A)   classical conditioning.
B)   light exposure therapy.
C)   behavior modification.
D)   progressive relaxation.

Question 18

The value of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is in part due to the effectiveness of

Accepted Answer

A)   physical exercise.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   exposure therapy.
D)   the double-blind technique.

Question 19

Who developed the surgical procedure known as lobotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)   John Watson
B)   Egas Moniz
C)   Aaron Beck
D)   Sigmund Freud

Question 20

If therapy clients repeatedly imbibe an alcoholic drink mixed with a nausea- producing drug, an alcoholic drink without the drug is likely to become a(n)  ________ for feelings of nausea.

Accepted Answer

A)   US
B)   UR
C)   CS
D)   CR

Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

If therapy clients repeatedly imbibe an alcoholic drink mixed with a nausea- producing drug, an alcoholic drink without the drug is likely to become a(n) ________ for feelings of nausea.

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Psychodynamic therapies try to understand patients' current symptoms by focusing on recurring patterns in their

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In one experiment, Asian-American clients were more likely to perceive counselor empathy if their counselor

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A Consumer Reports survey found that the level of satisfaction with psychotherapy among clients

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Principles derived from psychologists' understanding of operant conditioning have most directly influenced the development of

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Many self-help groups have emulated the use of ________ by Alcoholics Anonymous.

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The study of the effect of drugs on mind and behavior is called

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Clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient characteristics best illustrates

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Psychologists who advocate a ________ approach to mental health contend that many psychological disorders could be prevented by changing the disturbed individual's ________.

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Letting another person know that you sense and understand the feelings he or she is expressing to you best demonstrates

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Unusual emotions tend to return to their average state. This phenomenon is called

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The value of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is in part due to the effectiveness of

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Which of the following is an important component of therapeutic lifestyle change promoted by Stephen Ilardi and his colleagues?

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The least used biomedical intervention for changing behavior is

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Ideal clinical decision making is a three-legged stool upheld by clinical expertise, knowledge of the patient, and

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Reinforcing desired behaviors and withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors is most central to the process of

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Which of the following is a form of cognitive therapy?

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Who developed the surgical procedure known as lobotomy?

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Of the following categories of psychotherapy, which is known for its nondirective nature?

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To help an adult client overcome fears of venturing out of his own home, Dr. Ricci plans to use behavior therapy in combination with drug therapy. Which of the following drugs would Dr. Ricci be most likely to prescribe?

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