Question 1

How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

Accepted Answer

A)   months
B)   one week of intensive sessions
C)   weeks
D)   years

Question 2

Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails?

Accepted Answer

A)   flooding
B)   aversive conditioning
C)   systematic desensitization
D)   exposure therapy

Question 3

Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   issues related to being a female therapist treating a male client
B)   issues related to whether the client is considered normal or deviant
C)   race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment
D)   treating everyone the same regardless of cultural background

Question 4

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   active listening
B)   free association
C)   transference
D)   unconditional positive regard

Question 5

What went wrong with the process of deinstitutionalization?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adderall
B)   Clozaril
C)   Lithium
D)   Xanax

Question 7

A particular benefit of ________ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a client's sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others.

Accepted Answer

A)   individual
B)   group
C)   gestalt
D)   humanistic

Question 8

In a study of several thousand women, it was found that rates of bulimia nervosa was more prevalent among _________ women when compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Accepted Answer

A)   Eastern and Western European
B)   Hispanic and African American
C)   Native American and Pacific Islander
D)   Hispanic and Asian-American

Question 9

Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)   confidentiality
B)   disclosure
C)   discretion
D)   privilege

Question 10

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization
B)   classical conditioning counseling
C)   cognitive-behavioral therapy
D)   client-centered therapy

Question 11

Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   active listening
B)   indirect empathy
C)   personal growth
D)   unconditional positive regard

Question 12

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive-behavioral therapy
B)   ECT
C)   play therapy
D)   RET

Question 13

Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stavros, who suffers from ADHD
B)   Anna, who has a mild case of dyslexia
C)   Diana, who has bipolar disorder symptoms
D)   William, who suffers from binge eating disorder

Question 14

Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   altering levels of neurotransmitters
B)   blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine
C)   depressing central nervous system activity
D)   improving the ability to focus on tasks

Question 15

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavior can be conditioned.
B)   How you think determines how you feel.
C)   Thoughts cannot be changed.
D)   Unconscious thoughts influence behavior.

Question 16

Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   auditory hallucinations
B)   manic episodes
C)   paranoia
D)   visual hallucinations

Question 17

Martha and Mikey go to meet with a psychotherapist and other parents to learn about their adult son's symptoms of schizophrenia. They spend time discussing the illness, learning to understand his challenges, and getting information about how to most effectively help him recover. This approach is called a ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytic
B)   structural
C)   self-help
D)   psychoeducational

Question 18

During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   admission
B)   evaluation
C)   exposition
D)   intake

Question 19

Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

Accepted Answer

A)   be passed on to that family member's children.
B)   be an untreatable, lifelong condition.
C)   bring shame to the family.
D)   be most aptly treated with psychotropic medications.

Question 20

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches
B)   ADHD who also suffer from anxiety
C)   auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia
D)   severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

Exam 16: Therapy and Treatment

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

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Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

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Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

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How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

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Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.

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Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?

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Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

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Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

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Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

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Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?

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Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails?

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Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, ________.

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Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

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What went wrong with the process of deinstitutionalization?

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During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.

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Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

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Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

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Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

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Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

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