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2 out of 2
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A friend approaches you and asks, "Is psychotherapy effective?" Which of the following is the most reasonable
answer for you to make?
Answe
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s:
a.
"Yes, people who participate in psychotherapy are more likely to achieve a good outcome than those who
go untreated, and it appears that humanistic therapy is the most effective type."
b.
"No, evidence suggests that drug therapy is more effective than psychotherapy."
c.
"Yes, people who participate in psychotherapy are more likely to achieve a good outcome than those who
go untreated, and it appears that cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most effective type."
d.
"Yes, people who participate in psychotherapy are more likely to achieve a good outcome than those
who go untreated, but there is continued debate about whether some forms of therapy are more
effective than others."
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Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following exemplifies specific phobia?
Answe
r
s:
a.
A fear of flying or heights
b.
A fear of meeting new people
c.
A fear of public speaking
d.
A fear of open spaces or crowds
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Question 3
Which of the
following
describes a
negative
symptom of schizophrenia?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Social isolation
b.
Bizarre behaviors
c.
Hallucinations
d.
Thought disorders
e.
Delusions
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Question 4
Which of the following statements regarding criteria for determining abnormal behavior is
false?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Psychologists take into account the cultural context when making judgments about abnormal behavior.
b.
The same behavior may be judged normal under one circumstance and abnormal under another
circumstance.
c.
Psychologists use multiple criteria in determining whether behavior is abnormal.
d.
Most people feel anxious or depressed from time to time.
e.
The one determining feature of abnormal behavior is unusualness.
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Question 5
Which of the following statements best captures the cognitive distortion of “mistaken responsibility”?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
I have to get an A in that class.
b.
I didn’t get the grade I wanted in that class; I’m so stupid.
c.
My partner is going to have an accident when s/he goes skiing.
d.
My partner is angry today. I must have done something wrong.
e.
I failed my first statistics exam. I’ll never get into graduate
school.
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Question 6
Psychotropic drugs are also known as drugs.
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
illicit
b.
psychological
c.
psychiatric
d.
biopsychosocial
e.
hallucinogenic
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Question 7
Which of the following individuals exhibits behaviors that would be considered
maladaptive?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Gary, who believes that he is the son of George Washington
b.
Roy, who is continues to use drugs despite the effects on his health and functioning
c.
Irving, who hears voices
d.
Stanley, who battles depression
e.
Michael, who wears women’s clothing when no one is looking
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Question 8
0 out of 2 points
A breakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations,
best describes which psychological disorder?
Answe
r
s:
a.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
b.
Dissociative identity disorder
c.
Antisocial personality disorder
d.
Schizophrenia
e.
Major depressive disorder
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Question 9
2 out of 2
points
Approximately what percentage of American adults has a diagnosable psychological disorder at some point in their
life?
Answe
r
s:
a.
50%
b.
60%
c.
20%
d.
35%
e.
75%
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Question
10
2 out of 2
points
When people make reference to a criminal as a “psychopath,” they are describing a person with
personality disorder.
Answe
r
s:
a.
antisocial
b.
avoidant
c.
paranoid
d.
schizoid
e.
borderline
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Question 11
Different personalities in dissociative identity disorder may demonstrate all of the following
except
2 out of 2
points
Answe
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s:
a.
different traits and manners of speech.
b.
different genders.
c.
different memories.
d.
different ages.
e.
different eye colors.
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Question 12
2 out of 2
points
Rena’s therapist challenges her to think about her past dieting failures, in which Rena would strictly limit her caloric
intake. She asks whether Rena’s “all-or-nothing” view of eating was rational – “Is it realistic to think that portion
control should be either rigid or not worth regulating at all”? What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?
Answe
r
s:
a.
psychoanalytical therapy
b.
humanistic therapy
c.
cognitive therapy
d.
behavioral therapy
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Question 13
Which theorist is associated with the study of learned helplessness?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Martin Seligman
b.
Albert Ellis
c.
Carl Rogers
d.
Aaron Beck
e.
Albert Bandura
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Question
14
0 out of 2
points
Victor Van Dusen takes an antidepressant to cope with his depressive disorder. On which neurotransmitters is his
antidepressant likely to work?
Answe
r
s:
a.
Dopamine and GABA
b.
Serotonin and norepinephrine
c.
Serotonin and epinephrine
d.
Norepinephrine and dopamine
e.
GABA and serotonin
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Question 15
A stereotypical man with antisocial personality disorder is likely to have been raised in a home that is
best characterized by .
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
neglect, abuse, and lack of warmth
b.
strict, authoritative discipline
c.
permissiveness and a general lack of rules
d.
spoiling and excessive indulgence
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Question 16
Which way of defining abnormal behavior is most likely to change as society changes over
time
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
statistical frequency approach
b.
cognitive-behavioral approach
c.
social norms approach
d.
maladaptive behavior approach
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Question 17
2 out of 2
points
Paul was not given a promotion. He feels upset and disappointed because he thinks of himself as a failure who
will never succeed. From the perspective of rational-emotive behavior therapy, Paul’s view of himself is the .
Answe
r
s:
a.
consequence
b.
irrational belief
c.
self-defeating behavior
d.
activating event
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Question 18
The majority of community-based mental health centers today would best be described
as
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
understaffed and underfunded.
b.
well-staffed and well-funded.
c.
well-staffed, but underfunded.
d.
understaffed, but well-funded.
e.
adequately meeting the mental health needs of their respective communities.
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Question 19
2 out of 2
points
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 .
Answe
r
s:
a.
mind release
b.
cognitive liberation
c.
free association
d.
introspective guidance
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Question 20
2 out of 2 points
All of the following are criticisms of the DSM except
Answe
r
s:
a.
lack of reliability.
b.
assumption that abnormal behaviors necessarily indicate a mental illness or disorder.
c.
lack of validity.
d.
over-reliance on the medical model.
e.
lack of specific criteria for formulating diagnoses.
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Question 21
2 out of 2
points
Marjorie receives treatment for depression. Her treatment can be described in terms of jolts of electricity applied to
her head. What is Marjorie’s treatment?
Answe
r
s:
a.
Aversive conditioning
b.
Magnetic stimulation
c.
Deep brain stimulation
d.
Electroconvulsive therapy
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Question 22
Exaggerated energy, enthusiasm, and elation are characteristic of .
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
schizoid personality disorder
b.
somatoform disorders
c.
mania
d.
dysthymia
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Question 23
Regarding cognitive therapies, which of the following statements is
FALSE?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Cognitive therapies focus more on what is happening in the present than on what happened in the past.
b.
Cognitive therapies are relatively brief forms of treatment.
c.
Clients are given “homework assignments” in cognitive therapy.
d.
Cognitive therapists believe that emotional problems are caused by negative events and life experiences.
e.
Cognitive therapy techniques are based on the view that distorted ways of thinking underlie emotional
problems.
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Question 24
2 out of 2 points
Gestalt therapy frequently uses which of the following techniques?
Answe
r
s:
a.
behavior modification
b.
dream analysis
c.
free association
d.
empty chair
e.
reflecting back
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Question
25
2 out of 2
points
Delusions of describe the most common theme among schizophrenia patients.
Answe
r
s:
a.
waxy flexibility
b.
jealousy
c.
grandeur
d.
persecution
e.
la belle indifference
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Question 26
Regarding causes of suicide, which of the following statements is false?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Adolescents who have a friend who attempted suicide are less likely than their peers to attempt suicide
themselves.
b.
Suicides are linked to exit events that leave people feeling stripped of social support.
c.
Suicide may be linked to irregularities in serotonin functioning in the brain that leads to a disinhibition
effect.
d.
Suicide is closely linked to mood disorders.
e.
Suicidal people may have fewer coping responses, leaving them especially vulnerable to exit
events.
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Question 27
2 out of 2 points
Anticonvulsant drugs used to treat epilepsy have also proved useful in the treatment of
Answe
r
s:
a.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
b.
somatoform disorders.
c.
schizophrenia.
d.
bipolar disorder.
e.
phobias.
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Question 28
2 out of 2 points
Callie is participating in a behavior therapy method in which her therapist first teaches her relaxation techniques.
Based on this description, what is most likely to be Callie’s therapy of choice?
Answe
r
s:
a.
systematic desensitization
b.
REBT
c.
dream analysis
d.
aversive conditioning
e.
token economy
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Question 29
Aaron Beck developed therapy, and Albert Ellis developed therapy.
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
cognitive; Gestalt
b.
Gestalt; cognitive
c.
cognitive; rational-emotive behavior
d.
rational-emotive behavior; cognitive
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Question 30
Most of the antipsychotic drugs target which
neurotransmitter?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
serotonin
b.
norepinephrine
c.
GABA
d.
acetylcholine
e.
dopamine
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Question 31
The cognitive model of panic disorder focuses on misinterpretations of
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
irregular brain wave patterns.
b.
bodily sensations.
c.
social cues.
d.
others’ intentions.
e.
childhood experiences.
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Question 32
According to Freud, abnormal behavior results from
Answer a.
2 out of 2
points
s:
the social ills of society.
b.
unresolved unconscious conflicts from childhood.
c.
learning experiences in early childhood.
d.
genetic predispositions interacting with early learning experiences.
e.
abnormal brain development.
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Question 33
All but which of the following people have a specific phobia?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Pat, who is afraid of heights
b.
Meghan, who is afraid of flying in airplanes
c.
Nicole, who is afraid of venturing out into open places
d.
Michael, who is afraid of snakes
e.
Joe, who is afraid of spiders
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Question 34
All but which of the following are advantages of group therapy over individual
therapy?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
Group therapy allows the client to see how others have coped with similar problems.
b.
Clients feel safer expressing their feelings in a group setting.
c.
Because it involves group interaction, group therapy is especially helpful for people experiencing
problems like loneliness and shyness.
d.
Group therapy is usually less costly than individual therapy.
e.
Those in group therapy have the extra benefit of social support from the
group.
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Question 35
All but which of the following describes the functions of the community-based mental health
centers?
0 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
outpatient care
b.
crisis intervention
c.
day treatment programs
d.
protective living environments for long-term patients
e.
supervised residential facilities
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Question 36
2 out of 2
points
Exaggerating the importance of negative events or personal flaws describes which type of cognitive distortion?
Answe
r
s:
a.
Dismissing the positives
b.
Catastrophizing
c.
Misplaced blame
d.
All-or-
nothing
thinking
e.
Misfortune telling
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Question 37
2 out of 2 points
During a visit to his therapist, Ishmael was asked to begin talking about whatever was on his mind even if it
seems trivial or irrelevant. This example describes .
Answe
r
s:
a.
interpretation
b.
free association
c.
transference
d.
countertransference
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Question 38
2 out of 2
points
Vanessa feels an attachment toward her therapist and the therapy process. Vanessa’s experience is referred to as
Answe
r
s:
a.
countertransference.
b.
the therapeutic alliance.
c.
a specific factor.
d.
a placebo effect.
e.
transference.
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Question 39
In finding mental health help, the text recommends all but which of the following?
2 out of 2
points
Answe
r
s:
a.
contacting professional organizations for recommendations
•Question 40
2 out of 2 points
b.
looking for an online therapist
c.
getting recommendations from respected sources
d.
seeking a consultation with a college health services center
e.
obtaining referrals from local medical or community health centers
Dr. Stevenson just began a job treating Hispanic Americans in a rural clinic. An important cultural consideration for
Stevenson to consider is the tendency for Hispanic Americans to
Answe
r
s:
a.
express emotional problems through physical symptoms.
b.
place a strong emphasis on family interdependency.
c.
be reserved in display of emotion.
d.
view the therapist as an authority figure.
e.
be guarded and secretive when interacting with other groups.
