Psychology Chapter 15 Test – Flashcards
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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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5
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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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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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Person-centered therapy was developed by____
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Carl Rogers
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The most commonly used medical therapy is___
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medication
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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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Analia is training to be a clinical psychologist. She is interested in using a cognitive approach when dealing with patients; however, she knows that for cognitive therapy to be most successful , it should be combined with ____ techniques
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behavioral
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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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SSRIs alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing the____
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level of serotonin at the synapse
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Treatment for dissociative identity disorder typically starts with_____
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working through traumatic memories
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EXTREME EATING Lately, Rena finds her herself eating non-stop, even when she isn't hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. 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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In psychoanalytical, how is the client-therapist relationship structured?
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The therapist controls the sessions
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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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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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Cognitive-behavioral therapy has an excellent record of success, particularly in the treatment of _____.
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major depressive disorder