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A patient's initial reaction to being told she has an STI is to insist that the nurse made a mistake with the test. The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is:

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denial

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Which phrase would one be MOST likely to hear in a self-help group?

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"Try this. It worked for me."

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Regarding the finding that there are more seriously disturbed people among those who are poor, a multicultural theorist would focus on the way in which:

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poverty is a stressor that contributes to dysfunction

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Multicultural theorists would explain the higher levels of mental illness among poor people as MOST likely due to:

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social factors leading to stress

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Which would be MOST likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy?

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Fritz Perls

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used MOST often in the treatment of:

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depression

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What is libido?

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the sexual energy of the id

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Humanists would say that an individual who cares about others, is spontaneous, courageous, and independent is:

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self-actualizing

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The so-called new wave of cognitive therapy differs from traditional cognitive therapy is that it emphasizes:

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accepting problematic thoughts

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Research on the relationship between religious beliefs and psychological health shows that people:

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who are devout and see God as caring and helpful are the healthiest

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According to psychoanalysis, which statement is true of psychological conflicts?

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they are tied to experiences early in life

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Critics of the evolutionary perspective of abnormal behavior cite all of the following EXCEPT:

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the perspective is overly precise

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Barney's mother is taking cookies out of the oven. Which statement would suggest most strongly that the id is firmly in control of Barney's behavior?

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Barney grabs some of the cookies and runs

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Depression has been linked to which neurotransmitter abnormality?

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low activity of serotonin

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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

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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-existential model

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

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behavioral

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Which statement about couple's therapy is MOST accurate?

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there is no one theoretical approach used in couple's therapy

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The model of abnormality that focuses on unconscious internal processes and conflicts in behavior is the:

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psychodynamic model

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The model of abnormality that examines the effects of society and culture is the:

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sociocultural model

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

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tertiary

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"Humans are born with freedom yet do not 'naturally' strive to reach their full growth potential." The psychologist who would MOST closely agree with this statement would be:

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existential

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Imagine that you subscribe to the sociocultural model of abnormality. Which would be a part of your paradigm?

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the family-social perspective

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According to family systems theory, families that show "disengagement" are characterized by:

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rigid boundaries between family members

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If a patient chose a dynamic focus for therapy, the patient would MOST likely be receiving:

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short-term psychodynamic therapy

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Which of the following dreams is MOST common?

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being chased or pursued

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Animals and humans learn without reinforcement. They learn just by watching. This form of learning is called:

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modeling

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

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existential

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A client in a totally relaxed state vividly imagines formerly anxiety-arousing situations without feeling any lingering anxiety. MOST likely, that client has just completed what type of therapy?

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systematic desensitization

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David Rosenhan sent "pseudopatients" 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

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A therapist listens carefully to a client's words and then attempts to show accurate empathy and genuineness. The hope is that the client will self-examine with acceptance and honesty. MOST likely, the therapist is:

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humanistic

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What we would call "conscience" is MOST like what Freud would call the:

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superego

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Infants tend to do things that feel good. This is in accord with what Freud called:

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the pleasure principle

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You blame your poor performance on a test that you didn't study for on all the other work you had to do. The defense mechanism that BEST explains your behavior is:

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rationalization

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When a young child yells and throws toys (temper tantrum) the parents give the child a good deal of attention. As time goes on, the temper tantrums become more and more common. A behavioral psychologist would say that the temper tantrums result from:

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operant conditioning

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Today, _________ clinical psychology is the MOST popular theoretical orientation among professional psychologists.

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cognitive

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

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conditioned stimulus

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Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

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Cultural factors might create a climate favorable for the development of certain disorders

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"That's all right. You are doing your best, don't worry. I am here for you." A therapist who would say this as a primary part of the therapy process would MOST probably be following the ________ tradition.

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humanistic

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used MOST often in the treatment of:

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depression

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