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Maiken seeks the help of a therapist because she experiences anxiety at work. At her first visit, Maiken's therapist explains that she will focus on Maiken's personal strengths and development. What type of psychologist is Maiken visiting?

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A humanistic psychologist

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What is a major benefit of group therapy?

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Decreases the sense of isolation

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Who is credited with being the first person to use "talking therapy?"

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Sigmund Freud

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Dr. Zhang notices that his client, Mariel, becomes very defensive when asked to elaborate on her financial difficulties. Dr. Zhang infers that Mariel has likely been defensive with her parents and supervisors at work as well. What technique is Dr. Zhang using to make his inference?

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transference

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The most commonly used medical therapy is ____.

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medication

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Barbiturates were once commonly used to treat anxiety; however, they are not ideal because they ____.

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are highly addictive

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Dr. DeMarco prefers to use cognitive-behavioral techniques rather than medication to treat his clients with anxiety disorders because ____.

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therapy produces longer-lasting effects

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SSRIs alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing the ____.

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level of serotonin at the synapse

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Dr. McGuire specializes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. She engages her patients in a type of therapy that addresses their symptoms in the order of their importance: reducing suicidal thoughts, reducing behaviors that interfere with therapy, and finally, reducing behaviors that interfere with the quality of life. This type of therapy is referred to as ____.

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dialectical behavior therapy

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Tom is serving a 25-year prison term for armed robbery. While incarcerated, he is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. The prison psychiatrist prescribes barbiturates for Tom. What is the most likely reason for the psychiatrist's decision to prescribe barbiturates?

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To decrease Tom's aggressive behavior

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Suzette seeks the help of a mental health professional because she just hasn't feel like herself lately; she is unusually sad, sleeps late, avoids her friends, and eats excessively. During her appointments, Suzette and her therapist engage in conversation as a way to help Suzette understand her feelings. This type of conversation is termed

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psychotherapy

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As the biological approach to treating psychological disorders gathered momentum, what other aspect of psychological treatments was gaining success?

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Understanding the emotional underpinnings of psychological disorders

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Chandra, who is interested in the field of holistic medicine, attends a conference on hypnosis. During one seminar, she learned that hypnosis originated as a treatment for ____.

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hysteria

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Marcus would like to quit smoking and considers seeing a hypnotist to help him conquer his unhealthy addiction. As Marcus's friend, what information would you share to help him make an educated decision?

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There is no credible evidence to suggest that hypnotism is effective.

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Which therapist is most likely utilizing brief therapy during a session with a client?

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Dr. Milner, who states, "Let's come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious"

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From the following list, which client is the least ideal for group therapy?

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Dean, who attempted suicide last month

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How has managed care affected contemporary treatments for psychological disorders?

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Decisions about treatment strategies are often made by untrained managed care personnel.

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Dr. Maynard uses a psychoanalytical approach when treating her clients. What underlying ideology influences her therapeutic style?

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The unconscious mind controls behavior

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Dr. Cohen uses a humanistic approach when treating his clients. What underlying ideology influences his therapeutic style?

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Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior

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Dr. Estevez uses a behavioral approach when treating his clients. What underlying ideology influences his therapeutic style?

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Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events.

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Dr. Bohsle uses a cognitive approach when treating her clients. What underlying ideology influences her therapeutic style?

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Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior

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Rena's therapist asks her a series of questions about her childhood, such as her relationship with her parents. She is asked to recall, in depth, her interactions with her parents, particularly during mealtime. The therapist tells Rena that her conflicts with her parents at dinnertime may be a source of the problem. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

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psychoanalytical therapy

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Rena and her therapist discuss how she feels when she goes on eating binges. Rena states that she is overwhelmed by guilt and that dieting just makes her crave food even more. Her therapist states that it must be difficult for Rena, because we live in a society where we are constantly judged by our appearance and where self-worth is often equated with willpower. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

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humanistic therapy

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Rena's therapist suggests that she find an alternative behavior to engage in, such as chewing a stick of gum or calling a friend, whenever she is compelled to grab a snack in-between meals. The therapist also encourages Rena to reward herself when she meets her goals. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

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behavioral therapy

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Rena's therapist challenges her to think about her past dieting failures, in which Rena would strictly limit her caloric intake. She asks whether Rena's "all-or-nothing" view of eating was rational - "Is it realistic to think that portion control should be either rigid or not worth regulating at all"? What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

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cognitive therapy

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What is a major assumption of insight therapy?

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Clients will improve when they come to realize the root of their problems

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Dr. Sebastian asks his client to say whatever comes to mind about his mother without attempting to censor the content. This technique is referred to as ____.

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free association

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Dr. Smirnova feels that she made significant progress with her client, Alyssa, at their last session. This week, Alyssa cancels her appointment at the last minute, stating that she does not feel well. Dr. Smirnova suspects that Alyssa is showing signs of ____.

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resistance

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Which two psychotherapeutic theories directly contrast one another?

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psychoanalytical theories and humanistic theories

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According to the cognitive therapeutic perspective, people run into psychological trouble when they adopt ____ ways of thinking

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irrational

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Deborah is terrified of flying, but when her daughter moves 2,000 miles away, she is determined to get on a plane to visit her. Her therapist uses a technique in which Deborah's old irrational fears of flying are replaced with rational thoughts about the safety of flying. This technique is referred to as ____.

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cognitive restructuring

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What is the controversy surrounding Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

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The therapists openly criticize their clients' thinking

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Antoine attends a conference on alternative treatments for psychological disorders. While at the conference, he is surprised to find out that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe cases of ____.

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depression

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After several failed attempts at treating his major depressive episodes over the years, Patrick contemplates undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). He discusses this with his doctor, who warns him that ECT can lead to ____.

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memory loss

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Frontal lobotomies were performed well into the 1960s, despite the fact that damage to the frontal lobe can severely impair a person's ____.

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judgment

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The discovery of which class of drugs after World War II changed the treatment of anxiety dramatically?

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benzodiazepines

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The most popular method for treating major depressive disorder today is ____.

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the use of medication

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Felix was recently prescribed SSRIs to treat his depression. Before he takes his first dose, Felix flips through the medication insert and reads the list of side-effects, which include ____.

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headaches

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After running out of the medication that he takes to treat his bipolar disorder, Dan calls the pharmacy and asks for a refill of ____.

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lithium carbonate

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What is the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

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Psychotherapy helps individuals cope with the disorder and to adhere to their treatment.

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Treatment for dissociative identity disorder typically starts with ____.

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working through traumatic memories

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Why is hypnosis not recommended for the treatment of dissociative identity disorder?

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Because of the risk of manufacturing false memories

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Dr. Vinard suspects his patient Muriel has somatization disorder and refers her to a psychotherapist. At a follow-up visit, Dr. Vinard learns that Muriel failed to schedule an appointment with the psychotherapist. According to the text, what is the most likely reason for this?

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She may continue to feel that she has a real medical disorder

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What discovery lead to a dramatic decrease in institutionalized populations in the United States between 1955 and 2000?

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Phenothiazines to treat schizophrenia

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Dr. Aimes notes that the Thorazine has been effective at reducing Bart's ____.

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delusions

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Dr. Aimes is concerned that due to the Thorazine, Bart is showing signs of ____.

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tardive dyskinesia

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What is the relationship between medication and the treatment of borderline personality disorder?

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No medications are currently approved specifically for the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

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What is the rationale for using stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

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They increase the activity of brain regions responsible for planned behavior and attention.

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The use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States is how many times higher than in any other nation?

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five

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Therapists face many challenges when counseling married couples. Compared with couples where infidelity is not an issue, how do couples dealing with infidelity fare in couples therapy?

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Although they initially show more distress than faithful couples, they fare as well in therapy.

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