Question 1

In science, the perspectives used to explain phenomena are known as

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paradigms

Question 2

The paradigm or model adopted by people in the Middle Ages to explain abnormal behavior would have been

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demonological

Question 3

The model of abnormality that examines the effets of society and culture is the

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sociocultural model

Question 4

Understanding a person unconscious precesses is critical in explaining abnormality. Which model of abnormality does this quote MOST closely represent?

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Psychodynamic

Question 5

The model of abnormality that concentrates on thinking is the

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cognitive modle

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the model of abnormality that focuses on the role of values and choices in behavior is the

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humanistic-existenial model

Question 7

one who believes the multicultural perspective is the correct way to think about abnormality comes from which of the following paradigms

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sociocultural

Question 8

messages moving from neuron to neuron must cross tiny spaces called

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snapses

Question 9

abnormal chemical activity in the bodes endocrine system relates to the release of

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hormones

Question 10

one who takes an evolutionary perspective with respect to abnormal behavior would be most likely to agree that

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at one time what is now often seen as abnormal helped us survive

Question 11

current research suggests that schizophrenia may be related to

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viral infection in utero

Question 12

electroconvulsive therapy ECT is used most often in the treatment of

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depression

Question 13

During the preclinical phase of a drug study researchers are

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testing the drug on animals

Question 14

which of the following is true of psychological conflicts according to psychoanalysis

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they are tied to experiences in early life

Question 15

the ___operates in accord with the pleasure principle

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id

Question 16

freud believed that the source of energy that fuels the id

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is the libido

Question 17

infants tend to do things that feel good. This is in accord with what freud called

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the pleasure principle

Question 18

The part of the personality that guides us to know when we can and cannot express our impulses is the

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ego

Question 19

what we would call the conscience is most like what freud would call the

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superego

Question 20

a patients initial reaction to being told she has an STI is to insist that the nurse mad a mistake with the test, The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is

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denial

Question 21

According Freuds psychodynamic theory, ineffective interaction of the id,ego, and superego can lead to entrapment at the developmental level is, this is called

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fixation

Question 22

a general term used for theories such as freuds, alders, and junks is

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psychodynamic

Question 23

The force that operates on the reality principle is an independent powerful force in human functioning. The kind of theorist who would agree MOST strongly with this statement would be an____therapist

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ego

Question 24

the model MOST likely to suggest using free association t uncover unconscious process is the ___model

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psychodynamic

Question 25

according to psychoanalytic theory which of the following is TRUE regarding dreams?

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they reflect our unconscious desires and needs

Question 26

if a patient relieves past repressed feelings, that patient is said to have experienced___,according to psychoanalysts

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catharsis

Question 27

A patient participates in weekly therapy for several years, gradually becoming aware of the impact of early life events on present functioning. The form of psychotherapy the patient is receiving is called

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psychodynamic therapy

Question 28

which of the following dreams is the most common

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being chased or pursued

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Evidence of the effectiveness in psychodynamic therapy

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is limited to case studies

Question 30

Theory focused on learned responses to the environment is usually described as

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behavioral

Question 31

The only time that timmy gets attention is when he misbehaves in a bizarre way. this is an example of

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operant conditioning

Question 32

Jamal observes his parents generous behavior throughout his childhood. As a result, he developed a positive and generous attitude toward the world. According to the behavioral model, jamal has aquired his lifestyle through the process of

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modeling

Question 33

The model emphasizing the importance of conditioning in determining human actions is the ___model

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behavioral

Question 34

A child is bitten by vicious dog in front of the park. The child is later very afraid of the park. According to classical conditioning, the park is a

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conditioned stimulus

Question 35

If you imagine biting into a big juicy sour lemon you are likely to salivate. the lemon is an example of an

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unconditioned stimulus

Question 36

the first step in using the treatment called systematic desensitization is to

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teach the skill of relaxation over the course of several sessions

Question 37

systematic desensitization has been shown to be especially effective in the treatment of

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phobias

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behavior therapy

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can be tested in the lab

Question 39

\"Thoughts as well as overt behaviors are acquired and modified by various forms of conditioning.\" The orientation of the author of this quote MOST likely would be

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cognitive-behavioral

Question 40

The form of therapy that helps clients recognize errors in logic and to try out new interpretations of events is

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cognitive

Question 41

When jose did not get the job he was sure that everything was going wrong that his life was completely off track this thought is an example of

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overgeneralization

Question 42

if you are being encouraged to see the link between the way you interpret your experiences and the way you feel and to question the accuracy of your interpretations, you are probably receiving

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cognitive therapy

Question 43

so called \" new wave of cognitive therapy\" differs from traditional cognitive therapy in that it emphasizes

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accepting problematic thoughts

Question 44

when we try to establish how abnormality develops, we need to consider how individuals deal with the meaning of life, and with the value they find in living. A psychologist from which background would agree most strongly with this statement

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humanistic- existential

Question 45

A therapist who believes people often hide from their responsibilities and therefore often feel alienated depressed inauthentic---empty--would MOST likely be

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existential

Question 46

humanists would say that an individual who cares about others is spontaneous courageous and independent is

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self actualizing

Question 47

the social upheaval and soul searching of the 1960s and 1970s in western society gave rise to which of the following approaches to therapy

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humanistic and existential

Question 48

the term for the form of psychotherapy pioneered by carl rogers is

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client-centered

Question 49

if a client centered therapist were treating a very anxious woman the therapist would try to

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show unconditional positive regard for her statements

Question 50

the model with is its roots in the philosophical idea that people are dynamic begins giving meaning to their existence through their actions is the

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existential model

Question 51

which of the following would be most likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy

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fritz perle

Question 52

the view that religious views are defense mechanisms created by people to make life tolerable is MOST characteristic of

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classic freudian psychotherapy

Question 53

the proper conclusion from research studies that show a relationship between deviant religious people who see God as warm and caring and psychological health is that

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people who are more devout are also psychologically healthier

Question 54

which one of the following forms of therapy would you not currently expect to find in cybertherapy?

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use of tweet therapy

Question 55

The model of abnormality that pays particular attention to a clients family structure societal norms and a clients roles in societies is

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sociocultural

Question 56

david rosenhan sent pseudo patients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results led him to conclude that____ greatly impacts mental illness.

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labeling

Question 57

research would lend you to believe that students who have the MOST Facebook friends have

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many real friends and good relationships with them

Question 58

if a mother seems excessively involved in her childs life such that the two do not seem to be independent people, their relationship is said to be

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enmeshed

Question 59

if a therapist advised you to pay attention to how you were communicating with family members and to change harmful patterns, the therapist would MOST likely to be practicing

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conjoint family therapy

Question 60

providing treatment as soon as it is needed, so problems that are moderate or worse do not become long term is called

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tertiary prevention

Question 61

That many people with severe disturbances are not being treated appropriately is MOSTLY a problem with which level of prevention

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tertiary

Question 62

current multicultural perspectives are MOST likely to focus on

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the special external pressures faced by members of a culture

Question 63

in explaining why women are diagnosed with anxiety disorders and depression twice as often as men, multicultural therapist would focus on

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prejudice and discrimination faced by women

Question 64

all of the following statements would be appropriate criticisms of the sociocultural model EXCEPT

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cultural factors might create a climate favorable for the development for certain disorders

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