Question 1

What is a major assumption of insight therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people are unable to truly understand their feelings without professional guidance.
B)  Providing too much insight into a client's problems ultimately slows down progress.
C)  Clients will improve when they come to realize the root of their problems.
D)  Taking responsibility for one's own actions is the first step in the healing process.

Question 2

Although the exact mode of action of ECT is currently unknown, most patients experience an increase in responsiveness to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin and acetylcholine
B)  dopamine and acetylcholine
C)  serotonin and norepinephrine
D)  dopamine and norepinephrine

Question 3

During the 20th century, psychological approaches to treatment reflected the rise of the ____ perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic and cognitive
B)  functionalist and Gestaltist
C)  structuralist and empiricist
D)  behavioral and humanist

Question 4

Seth and Sarah's 2-year-old son, Abe, was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. They meet with a child psychologist, Dr. Silver, who recommends applied behavior analysis for Abe. Dr. Silver explains that applied behavior analysis is not a quick fix for autism spectrum disorder, but that Abe will likely show the greatest improvement in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  daily functioning
B)  his IQ
C)  emotional regulation
D)  language acquisition

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cognitive psychologist
B)  a behavioral psychologist
C)  a humanistic psychologist
D)  a Freudian psychologist

Question 6

Jaime tells her therapist, "I start to feel my blood pressure rise when my husband belittles me," to which her therapist replies, "I sense that you become very frustrated when you feel like your husband is attacking your character." Assuming a humanistic approach to psychotherapy, why does the therapist respond in this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  to make sure she is interpreting Jaime's feeling correctly
B)  to point out Jaime's important insight
C)  to encourage Jaime to talk more about her feelings
D)  to help bring unconscious feelings to the surface

Question 7

Behavioral therapies use applications of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct intentionalism
B)  modified gestalt therapy
C)  structured functionalism
D)  classical and operant conditioning

Question 8

Cognitive behavioral therapies work best in the treatment of which disorder, which is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  pain disorder
B)  body dysmorphic disorder
C)  conversion disorder
D)  hypochondriasis

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Leighton, who states, "Tell me about your childhood."
B)  Dr. Ma, who asks, "What did you dream about last night?"
C)  Dr. Milner, who states, "Let's come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious."
D)  Dr. Draper, who states, "Close your eyes and tell me the first thing that comes to your mind."

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  studying heritable links to psychological disorders
B)  understanding the emotional underpinnings of psychological disorders
C)  diminishing social stigmas associated with psychological disorders
D)  creating centralized institutions to treat psychological disorders

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis
B)  group therapy
C)  the use of medication
D)  cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 12

Siva takes medication to treat his generalized anxiety disorder. Which neurotransmitter's actions are enhanced when Siva takes his medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin
B)  dopamine
C)  GABA
D)  acetylcholine

Question 13

For an upcoming term paper on early 20th century mental institutions, Eunhee researches the types of treatments available for schizophrenic patients. She is surprised to learn of several unusual techniques that were once used, such as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bleed-and-let therapy
B)  ice-and-shiver therapy
C)  caloric restriction therapy
D)  insulin shock therapy

Question 14

Tonya recently began a new job as a social worker at a state penitentiary. She would like to incorporate a new program to work with offenders diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. She researches the most effective treatment options and chooses a training program that speaks to the selfish nature of individuals with this disorder, namely ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  character formation
B)  self-assessment
C)  empathy building
D)  intrinsic respect

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  are highly addictive
B)  are not very effective
C)  can cause seizures
D)  increase the risk of stroke

Question 16

Gayle was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After a battery of tests, she learns that she is deficient in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  D-galactose
B)  omega-3 fatty acids
C)  thymine
D)  protein kinase C

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic
B)  behavioral
C)  humanistic
D)  functionalist

Question 18

Imagine that you are an experienced mental health professional. Choose a psychological disorder and describe the type of treatment plan that you would initiate for such a disorder. Describe how you would modify your treatment plan for certain patients, if they do not respond well to your typical treatment paradigm.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Who popularized the use of frontal lobotomies in the United States by performing the procedure on thousands of individuals between the 1930s and 1950s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egas Moniz
B)  Ken Kesey
C)  Walter Freeman
D)  John Fulton

Question 20

Compared with Europe, how is psychotherapy regulated in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States has more stringent licensing requirements than Europe.
B)  In the United States, psychotherapists must provide confidential client records to the federal government.
C)  Unlike the United States, in Europe, assessments of psychotherapeutic treatment outcomes are regularly conducted by the government.
D)  In most of Europe, psychotherapists must hold a medical degree before being licensed in psychotherapy.

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