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Which of the following forms of treatment relies on paraprofessionals?

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Self-help support groups

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Which of the following is a characteristic of group therapy?

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Altruism

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By influencing norepinephrine and serotonin, lithium is thought to

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Stabilize moods

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Given that collectivist cultures place more importance on the group than on the individual, some psychologists have suggested that _____ is likely to be more effective with people from Asian and Latino cultures.

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Family therapy

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Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

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The biopsychosocial model states that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are all equally significant ingredients in producing both normal and abnormal behavior.

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Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?

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An individual suffering from generalized anxiety disorder is nervous most of the time.

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Clients of therapists who do not monitor the quality of the therapeutic alliance are

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More likely to drop out of therapy

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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made it illegal to discriminate against a person with a psychological disorder in the workplace when the person's condition does not prevent performance of the job's essential functions.

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Cindy's therapist uses the technique of distraction to help her deal with anxiety and asks her to count to 200 by 13s when she feels herself becoming anxious. From this scenario, it can be inferred that Cindy's therapist practices

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Cognitive therapy

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In the context of drug therapy, the widespread increase in the number of individuals taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to combat their depression is primarily due to the

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Lesser side effects as compared to other antidepressants.

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Abnormal behavior is

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Personally distressful over a long period of time.

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Which of the following techniques should be most likely implemented by a behavioral therapist when a client has a fear of public speaking?

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Systematic desensitization

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For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, for at least

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Two weeks

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Robert's teacher, Martha, has complained about his behavior on several occasions. According to Martha, Robert cannot focus in class and is constantly distracted. She also mentioned that Robert is extremely active and very impulsive by nature. If Robert were to be taken by his teacher to Dr. Miller, a psychiatrist, he is likely to be diagnosed with

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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In a(n) _____, a person experiences recurrent, sudden onsets of intense terror, often without warning and with no specific cause.

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Panic disorder

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_____ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli. _____ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.

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Hallucinations/Delusions

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_____ is an eating disorder in which an individual, typically female, consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

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Bulimia nervosa

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Luanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend. Her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, cause her depression. Luanne's therapist seems to practice _____ therapy.

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Beck's cognitive

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Marilyn is depressed a great deal of the time and seeks help from a doctor. She is diagnosed as having a mental illness caused by a chemical imbalance. Marilyn is most likely being treated by a person who adheres to the _____ of psychological disorders.

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Medical model

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Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is true?

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It includes new diagnoses such as binge-eating disorder and gambling addiction.

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Dissociative disorders often occur in individuals who also show signs of

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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A man who is so afraid of flying and who would go to any length to avoid flying is most likely experiencing

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Specific phobia

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Which of the following statements is true of behavior therapies?

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They strive to eliminate individuals' depressed symptoms or behaviors.

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Mary has been working with a therapist because she has felt very confused and unsure about herself for the past few years. Mary's therapist tends to be very nondirective and devotes a great deal of the session to allowing Mary to explore her identity, wants, and dreams for the future. The therapist rarely gives direct advice and instead is primarily interested in helping Mary clarify her own ideas and feelings. Mary's therapist is most likely associated with the _____ perspective of psychotherapy.

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Humanistic

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Which of the following is a technique that is used in family therapy?

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Structural change

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Which of the following individuals is likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

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A person who lacks empathy for others, is egocentric, and is willing to use others for his own personal gain

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Which of the following is true of neuroleptic drugs?

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If an individual with schizophrenia stops taking neuroleptic drugs, the symptoms return.

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In addition to providing treatment for depression, antidepressant drugs may also be an effective treatment for

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Anxiety disorders and eating disorders

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A psychologist who practices cognitive therapy might try to help a patient who suffers from a major depressive disorder by

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Trying to get the patient to identify irrational and self-defeating thoughts.

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Taylor is a family therapist who intends to resolve a mother-child coalition that has formed in the case of her client Hannah, since Hannah's husband does not spend quality time with them. According to this information, it can be inferred that Taylor is likely to implement the _____ technique.

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Structural change

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Janet is worried about her son, Patrick. She finds him restless and impulsive. At times, Janet finds it exhausting to handle him because he is high-strung and shows very little concentration during his studies. She has also received several complaints from Patrick's teachers regarding his poor performance in class and his lack of focus. In the context of psychological disorders, it can be inferred that Patrick is exhibiting the symptoms of

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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Which of the following is an important aspect of cognitive-behavior therapy?

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Self-efficacy

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It has been over two years since the death of her husband and Jenna still cannot cope with her loss. Since then, she feels hopeless, and has been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of death and cannot seem to find much pleasure in life. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Jenna is most likely suffering from

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Major depressive disorder

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The primary premise of humanistic therapy is that

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Individuals possess the capacity to heal themselves.

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Which of the following is true of self-help support groups?

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Self-help support groups provide members with a sympathetic audience for social sharing and emotional release.

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_____ has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

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Anorexia nervosa

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Tranquilizers are _____ drugs.

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Antianxiety

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Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic therapies in that humanistic therapies emphasize

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Self-fulfillment rather than illness

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In the context of types of therapy, client-centered therapy follows a _____ approach.

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Nondirective

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Which of the following statements about biological therapies is FALSE?

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Psychologists can prescribe drugs for psychological disorders in most states.

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