Question 1

Roughly __________ %of individuals are prescribed antidepressants when walking into a psychiatrist's office.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   10
D)   5

Question 2

A seemingly valid criticism of psychoanalysis is that it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cannot be scientifically validated
B)   is too expensive and time consuming for nearly everyone
C)   does not really work
D)   only works with young, attractive, verbal, intelligent, and successful (YAVIS)  clients A

Question 3

A token is a(n)  _____ that is used to shape desirable behaviors in people in inpatient treatment facilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   primary reinforcer
B)   secondary reinforcer
C)   monetary reward
D)   intangible reward

Question 4

Define psychoanalysis, and describe the five major methods used in this type of therapy.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy deve...

Question 5

Ellis's therapy emphasizes ________ irrational beliefs, which cause changes in maladaptive emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)   identifying
B)   uncovering
C)   disputing
D)   revealing C

Question 6

Describe five concerns that impact the mental health of women, stating why each increases a woman's potential need for psychiatric treatment.

Accepted Answer

1) Gender-based discrimination and inequ...

Question 7

Interpretation in psychoanalysis _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   is the analyst's explanations of a patient's free associations, dreams, resistance, and transference
B)   is the analyst's judgment of the patient's failure to find a cathartic breakthrough
C)   can occur at any time to be effective or useful
D)   is the patient's presentation of the analyst's problems in a new light or manner

Question 8

Whereas psychoanalysis focuses on ______________, cognitive psychology focuses on _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   childhood family relationships; relationships both inside and outside the family
B)   relationships both inside and outside the family; childhood family relationships
C)   negative self-talk; the unconscious
D)   negative self-talk; childhood family relationships

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of aversion therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   It may be unethical to hurt someone, even with his or her permission.
B)   It does not provide lasting effects.
C)   The aversion can generalize to other behaviors or situations that may be maladaptive.
D)   Aversion does not generalize to those suffering from alcoholism.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of a self-help group?

Accepted Answer

A)   NA (Narcotics Anonymous) 
B)   AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 
C)   SA (Spenders Anonymous) 
D)   ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)  D

Question 11

In Rogerian therapy, the role of the therapist is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   provide a quiet, private, structured atmosphere for the exploration of symptoms
B)   agree with the client to allow improved congruence between the client's self-concept and environmental experiences
C)   provide an accepting environment and encouraging healthy emotional experiences
D)   unconditionally love his or her patients

Question 12

Define behavior therapy, then describe and illustrate how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are used to increase adaptive behaviors and decrease maladaptive ones.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is a type of psychologi...

Question 13

Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

Accepted Answer

Drug therapy is a common treatment for p...

Question 14

What would a behavior therapist tell a snake-phobic client using systematic desensitization to do if he or she were to begin experiencing anxiety while visualizing a snake through the window?

Accepted Answer

A)   Continue the process by increasing his coping thoughts.
B)   Continue the process by decreasing his distress-maintaining thoughts.
C)   Repeat his relaxation technique until his anxiety diminishes.
D)   Stop the visualization for the rest of this session.

Question 15

Research suggests that _____ % of people who receive psychotherapy are better off than people who do not.

Accepted Answer

A)   10-20
B)   30-50
C)   40-90
D)   75-95

Question 16

_____ reflects Ellis's most recent inclusion in his theory of cognitive therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rational Event-related Action Learning (REAL) 
B)   Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) 
C)   Directed-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy (DEBT) 
D)   Behavior-Management Therapy (BMT)

Question 17

Having a patient recline on the couch with only the ceiling to look at, is believed to encourage ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   catharsis
B)   countertransference
C)   transference
D)   free association

Question 18

This form of modern psychotherapy emphasizes internal conflicts, motives, and unconscious forces:

Accepted Answer

A)   humanistic therapy.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   eclectic therapy.
D)   psycholosis therapy.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a talk-oriented approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytical
B)   cognitive
C)   behavioral
D)   humanistic

Question 20

Define biomedical therapy, psychotherapy, and the eclectic approach to therapy, describe the five goals of therapy, and state which approaches to therapy focus on each of these goals.

Accepted Answer

Biomedical therapy is a type of therapy ...

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Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

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Research suggests that _____ % of people who receive psychotherapy are better off than people who do not.

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_____ reflects Ellis's most recent inclusion in his theory of cognitive therapy.

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Having a patient recline on the couch with only the ceiling to look at, is believed to encourage ________________.

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This form of modern psychotherapy emphasizes internal conflicts, motives, and unconscious forces:

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Which of the following is NOT a talk-oriented approach to therapy?

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Define biomedical therapy, psychotherapy, and the eclectic approach to therapy, describe the five goals of therapy, and state which approaches to therapy focus on each of these goals.

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