Question 1

Two mental health reform pioneers are the American, Dorothea Dix, and the French doctor, _____.

Accepted Answer

Philippe Pinel

Question 2

The three main features that humanistic therapists hope to exhibit are _____, acceptance, and empathy.

Accepted Answer

genuineness

Question 3

According to the text, more than _____ million Americans belong to small religious, interest, or self-help groups that meet regularly.

Accepted Answer

100

Question 4

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a variation on psychodynamic therapy. It is different because:

Accepted Answer

its goal is symptom relief in the here and now, and it focuses primarily on current relationships.

Question 5

In an eating disorders clinic, the patients receive merits for good eating behaviors such as finishing their meal, not exercising after their meal, and for appropriate behaviors on the unit. This best illustrates an application of:

Accepted Answer

the token economy.

Question 6

In order to help people with their psychological disorders, this therapy develops an understanding of family and other social systems, explores roles, and improves communication.

Accepted Answer

family

Question 7

During his weekly therapy sessions, Colin finds it very difficult to talk about childhood memories. He often pauses before mentioning embarrassing moments, or simply forgets important details. A psychoanalyst would suggest that this illustrates:

Accepted Answer

resistance.

Question 8

Nancy\'s therapist is an active listener who often paraphrases what she says. He does not judge her and is quite open to her exploration of her weaknesses. He gives her appropriate validation and encourages her to reflect on her feelings. He wants to deepen her self-understanding. Her therapy is most likely _____.

Accepted Answer

humanistic

Question 9

In general, for up to _____ minutes a week, the group therapist guides the interactions of a group of people as they engage issues and react to one another.

Accepted Answer

90

Question 10

During her weekly psychoanalytic therapy sessions, Sabrina will often abruptly shift the focus of her attention and lose her train of thought. A psychoanalyst would suggest that this illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

resistance

Question 11

To help Adam reduce his fear of dogs, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. The therapist\'s technique best illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

systematic desensitization

Question 12

Some life problems require more support than others. For example, AIDS patients are _____ likely than hypertension patients to be in support groups.

Accepted Answer

more

Question 13

_____ psychotherapy is a variation on psychodynamic therapy. It is different because its goal is symptom relief in the here and now, and it focuses primarily on current relationships.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal

Question 14

Chelsea\'s therapist uses active listening within an empathic environment. Her therapist is most likely using:

Accepted Answer

client-centered therapy.

Question 15

If one wants to listen more actively in one\'s own relationships, these three traits may help.

Accepted Answer

paraphrase, invite clarification, and reflect feelings

Question 16

He has offered stress-inoculation training that entails teaching people to restructure their thinking in stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

Donald Meichenbaum

Question 17

During a therapy session, Jenny focuses on several intrusive thoughts that have been bothering her. The therapist tells Jenny to report any ideas or memories stimulated by these thoughts. Jenny\'s therapist is using a technique known as:

Accepted Answer

free association.

Question 18

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family\'s backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist\'s approach to helping Rebecca best illustrates the _____ technique in behavioral therapy.

Accepted Answer

exposure

Question 19

This therapy presumes the basis for psychological disorders is the result of stressful relationships.

Accepted Answer

family

Question 20

Family therapists view the family as a:

Accepted Answer

system

Question 21

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family\'s backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist\'s approach to helping Rebecca best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

exposure therapy.

Question 22

Bob yells at this therapist, \"You are impatient, a know-it-all, and you only care about yourself!\" Most likely Bob is experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

transference

Question 23

Therapies dealing with psychological disorders can be classified into two main categories. In the first, _____, a trained therapist uses psychological techniques to assist the client overcome difficulties, while _____ offers medication or other biological treatments.

Accepted Answer

psychotherapy; biomedical therapy

Question 24

_____ consists of interactions between a trained therapist and someone seeking to overcome psychological difficulties or achieve personal growth.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy

Question 25

When a patient in psychoanalysis begins to have feelings toward the therapist such as love or hatred, and those feelings are linked to other current or past relationships, the patient is experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

transference

Question 26

Who emphasized the importance of transference in the therapeutic process?

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud

Question 27

A therapist who uses a variety of psychological theories and therapeutic methods is said to be using a(n) _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

eclectic

Question 28

In 2012, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) reported having more than _____ million members in 114,000 groups worldwide.

Accepted Answer

2

Question 29

According to the text, those NOT undergoing therapy for psychological disorders often improve, but those undergoing therapy:

Accepted Answer

are more likely to improve more quickly, and with less risk of relapse.

Question 30

In an experiment where Asian-American clients were matched with counselors who shared their cultural values, it was noted that the:

Accepted Answer

Asian-American clients perceived more counselor empathy and felt a stronger alliance with the counselor.

Question 31

Because she mistakenly believes the lucky charm she bought will help her lose weight, Mrs. Redding is feeling a considerable reduction in her appetite. This best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

the placebo effect.

Question 32

Which of the following alternative therapies has shown promise as an effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

light exposure therapy

Question 33

Leigh is a diligent clinician. In order to provide her clients with the best therapy she can provide she keeps up to date on the latest psychotherapy research. She also takes into consideration her patients\' values, characteristics, preferences, and circumstances. Finally, she is also mindful of her own expertise. Leigh is using what approach in clinical decision making?

Accepted Answer

evidence-based practice

Question 34

As a parent, Wendy is skeptical of treatments that sound too good to be true. When she arrives at the psychologist\'s office, she asks about what is the empirically-supported treatment for bed-wetting because her 6-year-old son has been having difficulties. She learns that _____ is the empirically-supported treatment.

Accepted Answer

behavior conditioning

Question 35

Bonnie has just finished a two-year master program and now is in postgraduate supervision that is preparing her to offer psychotherapy to people with everyday personal and family problems. Bonnie is mostly likely preparing to be a:

Accepted Answer

psychiatric social worker

Question 36

Researchers randomly assign people on a waiting list to therapy or no therapy in _____ clinical trials.

Accepted Answer

randomized

Question 37

Barry\'s good friend has been dealing with severe anxiety for the last few months. However, he is reluctant to see a therapist because he is hoping that his anxious feelings will eventually go away. What can Barry say that might convince him that seeing a therapist would be beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Those undergoing therapy are more likely to improve more quickly, and with less risk of relapse.

Question 38

The placebo effect best illustrates the importance of _____ processes in therapeutic outcomes.

Accepted Answer

cognitive

Question 39

When making a decision on which therapy to use, the American Psychological Association (APA) advocates that clinicians consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

therapeutic trends.

Question 40

Which of the following is effective in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Accepted Answer

light exposure therapy

Question 41

Yvonne works for a government agency where she treats those who have psychological disorders. In order to do this, she has a Psy.D. When she was younger, she also had a supervised internship and postdoctoral training. Yvonne is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

clinical psychiatrist.

Question 42

This therapy is empirically supported for treating bed-wetting.

Accepted Answer

behavioral conditioning

Question 43

Lindsey is a physician who specializes in the treatment of psychological disorders. She is an M.D. and can prescribe medication. Lindsey is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

psychiatrist.

Question 44

Tardive dyskinesia is associated with the long-term use of which type of drugs?

Accepted Answer

antipsychotic

Question 45

Patients receive a general anesthetic and muscle relaxant prior to:

Accepted Answer

ECT.

Question 46

These drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other forms of severe thought disorder.

Accepted Answer

antipsychotic drugs

Question 47

Unlike _____, which may cause seizures and memory loss, _____ has no side effects other than maybe a headache.

Accepted Answer

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT); repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Question 48

Like alcohol, anti-anxiety drugs work by:

Accepted Answer

depressing CNS activity.

Question 49

If Roxanne, who suffers from episodic depression, wants to have the best long-term improvement, which lifestyle change would be the LEAST effective?

Accepted Answer

aromatherapy

Question 50

Although not more effective in controlling schizophrenia symptoms, many of the newer-generation antipsychotics, such as Risperdal and _____, have fewer side effects.

Accepted Answer

Zyprexa

Question 51

Shane is mildly depressed. Which form of treatment is likely to have the greatest positive effect?

Accepted Answer

therapeutic lifestyle change

Question 52

_____ is a type of treatment whose primary goal is to physically change the brain\'s functioning.

Accepted Answer

Biomedical therapy

Question 53

This medication was originally used to treat epilepsy and is also found effective in the control of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

Depakote

Question 54

This is the study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior.

Accepted Answer

psychopharmacology

Question 55

The full psychological effect of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) takes about:

Accepted Answer

4 weeks

Question 56

Sharif has mild depression. Recently he read that research has shown that something as simple as frequent _____ can relieve symptoms.

Accepted Answer

walks in the woods

Question 57

One of the biggest benefits of lithium is _____.

Accepted Answer

reducing suicide risk

Question 58

Which of the following drugs is MOST likely to provide patients with schizophrenia with some relief from their auditory hallucinations and paranoia?

Accepted Answer

Thorazine

Question 59

Mood-stabilizing drugs work more by _____ than _____.

Accepted Answer

reducing mania; reducing depression

Question 60

Which of the following is an antianxiety agent?

Accepted Answer

Xanax

Question 61

A patient recently admitted to the hospital is complaining of auditory hallucinations. She might be treated with:

Accepted Answer

Thorazine.

Question 62

In a study using _____, half of the patients receive a drug and the other half receives a similar-appearing placebo. Neither the patients in the study nor the staff administering the treatment know who gets which treatment.

Accepted Answer

a double-blind technique

Question 63

If a person routinely takes antianxiety medication for an extended period of time, what is the MOST debilitating symptom likely experienced if the person stops taking the drug?

Accepted Answer

intense anxiety

Question 64

Gerald suffers from bipolar disorder. He is likely to be prescribed ___ to combat mania.

Accepted Answer

lithium

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