Question 1

Prozac is an antidepressant drug that partially blocks the reabsorption and removal of ________ from synapses.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Cancer survivors who develop a fresh delight in their children and who begin to savor the joy of each new day best illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)   psychopharmacology.
B)   tardive dyskinesia.
C)   posttraumatic growth.
D)   long-term potentiation.

Question 3

Dr.Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical imbalances.In her work as a therapist,Dr.Genscher is most likely to make use of

Accepted Answer

A)   psychosurgery.
B)   rTMS.
C)   drug therapies.
D)   lobotomies.

Question 4

Which drugs appear to produce therapeutic effects by blocking receptor sites for dopamine?

Accepted Answer

A)   antianxiety drugs
B)   antidepressant drugs
C)   antipsychotic drugs
D)   mood-stabilizing drugs

Question 5

Xanax would most likely be prescribed in order to help

Accepted Answer

A)   Cynthia give up her irrational belief that her husband is a foreign government spy.
B)   Cassius get rid of his suicidal thoughts and feelings of apathy and hopelessness.
C)   Jerome overcome feelings of nervous apprehension and an inability to relax.
D)   Bradan discontinue his habit of smoking more than three packs of cigarettes a day.

Question 6

Dr.Harper believes that most psychological disorders originate in the brain.He uses drugs,electrical stimulation,and magnetic impulses to treat various psychological disorders.Dr.Harper uses

Accepted Answer

A)   a biopsychosocial approach.
B)   biomedical therapy.
C)   psychotherapy.
D)   rMS.

Question 7

Selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors are prescribed to

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce involuntary muscle movements.
B)   reduce hallucinations and paranoia.
C)   elevate arousal and mood.
D)   decrease the availability of norepinephrine.

Question 8

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation shows greatest promise for the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A)   schizophrenia.
B)   phobias.
C)   depression.
D)   PTSD.

Question 9

Although many of the newer-generation antipsychotics,such as Risperdal,are less likely to produce disturbing tremors and twitches,these drugs may increase the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)   bipolar disorder.
B)   memory loss.
C)   panic disorder.
D)   obesity.

Question 10

Which approach would attempt to minimize psychological disorders by working to alleviate the conditions that cause child abuse and illiteracy in society?

Accepted Answer

A)   biomedical therapy
B)   psychopharmacology
C)   preventive mental health
D)   psychosurgery

Question 11

Of the following individuals,who is most likely to benefit from therapeutic drugs that block receptor sites for dopamine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amir,who complains about feeling tense and fearful most of the time but doesn't know why
B)   Matthew,who feels hopeless and lethargic after losing his job
C)   Betsy,who hears imaginary voices telling her she will soon be killed
D)   Marcella,who is so obsessed with fear of a heart attack that she frequently counts her heartbeats aloud

Question 12

Ketamine is being explored as a quick-acting ________ drug that blocks receptor sites for the neurotransmitter glutamate.

Accepted Answer

A)   antipsychotic
B)   antianxiety
C)   antidepressant
D)   mood-stabilizing

Question 13

Dual-action antidepressant drugs work by increasing the availability of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following treatments is most likely to be used only with severely depressed patients who have not responded to drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   a lobotomy
B)   electroconvulsive therapy
C)   therapeutic lifestyle change
D)   the double-blind procedure

Question 15

Which of the following biomedical treatments provides some of the benefits of ECT without triggering seizures or memory loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   the lobotomy
B)   repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
C)   antipsychotic medication
D)   psychosurgery

Question 16

Malik has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.To reduce the chance of developing _____,his psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a newer-generation antipsychotic drug such as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tardive dyskinesia;Thorazine
B)   Parkinson's disease;Ativan
C)   tardive dyskinesia;olanzapine
D)   bipolar disorder;lithium

Question 17

Jeremy has been extremely moody lately and tired.Which of the following would help improve both his energy and mood?

Accepted Answer

A)   get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night
B)   take a daily fish oil supplement
C)   reduce rumination
D)   have two social activities each week

Question 18

The widespread use of antipsychotic medications resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)   a dramatic decline in the number of people who were hospitalized for mental disorders.
B)   new laws requiring the shutdown of almost all state mental hospitals.
C)   a surge in the number of people who were hospitalized for mental disorders.
D)   a dramatic increase in the number of people showing up in emergency rooms suffering from drug overdoses.

Question 19

To help an adult client overcome fears of venturing out of his home,Dr.Ricci plans to use behavior therapy in combination with drug therapy.Which of the following drugs would Dr.Ricci be most likely to prescribe?

Accepted Answer

A)   lithium
B)   Depakote
C)   Ativan
D)   Thorazine

Question 20

SSRIs were originally created to treat

Accepted Answer

A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)   depression.
D)   schizophrenia.

Exam 55: Social Thinking

Malik has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.To reduce the chance of developing _____,his psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a newer-generation antipsychotic drug such as _____.

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Jeremy has been extremely moody lately and tired.Which of the following would help improve both his energy and mood?

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Prozac is an antidepressant drug that partially blocks the reabsorption and removal of ________ from synapses.

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Ketamine is being explored as a quick-acting ________ drug that blocks receptor sites for the neurotransmitter glutamate.

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Which approach would attempt to minimize psychological disorders by working to alleviate the conditions that cause child abuse and illiteracy in society?

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Which drugs appear to produce therapeutic effects by blocking receptor sites for dopamine?

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Selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors are prescribed to

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Dual-action antidepressant drugs work by increasing the availability of

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Cancer survivors who develop a fresh delight in their children and who begin to savor the joy of each new day best illustrate

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Although many of the newer-generation antipsychotics,such as Risperdal,are less likely to produce disturbing tremors and twitches,these drugs may increase the risk of

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Xanax would most likely be prescribed in order to help

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation shows greatest promise for the treatment of

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Which of the following biomedical treatments provides some of the benefits of ECT without triggering seizures or memory loss?

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SSRIs were originally created to treat

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Dr.Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical imbalances.In her work as a therapist,Dr.Genscher is most likely to make use of

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Which of the following treatments is most likely to be used only with severely depressed patients who have not responded to drug therapy?

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The widespread use of antipsychotic medications resulted in

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To help an adult client overcome fears of venturing out of his home,Dr.Ricci plans to use behavior therapy in combination with drug therapy.Which of the following drugs would Dr.Ricci be most likely to prescribe?

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Dr.Harper believes that most psychological disorders originate in the brain.He uses drugs,electrical stimulation,and magnetic impulses to treat various psychological disorders.Dr.Harper uses

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Of the following individuals,who is most likely to benefit from therapeutic drugs that block receptor sites for dopamine?

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Malik has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.To reduce the chance of developing _,his psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a newer-generation antipsychotic drug such as _.

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