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Score for this quiz: 97.5 out of 100
Submitted Feb 25 at 8:16pm
This attempt took 55 minutes.
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 1
As per the Friedman text, which treatment modality has as its ultimate goal to normalize the
abnormal feelings, thoughts, and behaviors exhibited by individuals with PTSD?
psychoanalysis
EMDR
CBT
Reality therapy
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Question 2
According to Antony & Barlow, the ____________________ is the most widely used retrospective
interview to collect information on substance use patterns.
Timeline Followback
Comprehensive Drinker Profile
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
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Question 3
According to Friedman, despite SSRIs clinical advantages and relatively low side-effect profile,
there are certain side effects that cause problems for some patients. Which answer is one of
those found in the text?
insomnia
agitation
sexual dysfunction
all the above
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Question 4
According to Antony & Barlow, despite clinical lore that ___________ is a keystone feature of
addiction, a large body of research indicates that the validity if substance misusers’ __________
reports is heavily influenced by features of the assessment context and measurement
characteristics.
denial; verbal
“rock bottom”; behavioral
confidentiality; self-
hiding their usage; redacted
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Question 5
Recalling the Antony & Barlow required reading, the _______________ remains the most important tool in
couple assessment.
first session
comprehensive notetaking
clinical interview
phone call
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Question 6
There are several good verbal screening measures for alcohol-related problems that assess the
presence of medical and psychosocial consequences of drinking and dependence symptoms.
Which answer is NOT one of those found in the Antony & Barlow text?
AUDIT
CAGE
IDRINK
TWEAK
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Question 7
Antony & Barlow write that substance use disorders are ___________ disorders and are often
comorbid with other psychiatric and health conditions.
fairly rare
familial
lower-rated
misunderstood
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Question 8
Psychoeducation interventions appear to have several important and productive components in
its treatment approach. Which answer is NOT one of those found in the Friedman text?
correct misunderstandings
emphasize that treatment works
creates more questions than answers
enhance clinician credibility
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Question 9
__________ patients acquire skills to reduce chronic and impulsive behavior marked by chaotic
life problems, suicidal behavior, emotional lability, substance abuse, binge eating, and frequent
hospitalizations, as found in the Friedman text.
Stress Inoculation Training
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Biofeedback and Relaxation Training
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Question 10
According to Friedman, which answer is the definition of the psychosocial treatment that is
“designed to help patients understand the nature of PTSD and its impact on their lives.”
group therapy
psychoeducation
individual psychotherapy
couples/family therapy
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Question 11
The Antony & Barlow text states that many individuals’ ___________ contact with a mental health
professional is in the context of couple of family therapy.
most recent
first
unsatisfactory
final
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Question 12
Antony & Barlow state that _________________ are now the most commonly used form of
tobacco among youth, with 4.3-11.3% reporting past month use.
e-cigarettes
cigars
blunts
none of the above
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Question 13
According to Friedman, ________________ treatments for PTSD target abnormalities in the
multiple biological systems involved with a person’s response to stress.
cognitive
behavioral
psychodynamic
medical
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Question 14
The Antony & Barlow text recommends that each partner should be asked questions to screen for
three factors that may potentially contribute to crises later in the therapy. Which answer is NOT
one of those found in the text?
history of starting therapy and abruptly quitting
current or possible future involvement in legal proceedings
history or potential for aggressive behavior
history and current patterns of alcohol/substance use
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Question 15
As per the Antony & Barlow text, _______________ remains the most commonly misused
psychoactive substance, with 5.3% of persons ages 12 and older reporting this in 2017.
marijuana
cocaine
alcohol
methamphetamine
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Question 16
Regarding gender, ____________ of all ages use and misuse alcohol and other drugs more than
_____________, according to Antony & Barlow.
women; men
teens; adults
men; women
adolescent girls; adolescent boys
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Question 17
As per the Friedman text, ____________ has been called the “stress hormone” because blood
levels of this hormone are elevated during the normal human response to stress.
serotonin
cortisol
dopamine
none of the above
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Question 18
According to Antony & Barlow, foremost among the emerging trends is the North American
___________ crisis that has developed since the early 2000s.
cannabis
tobacco
crack cocaine
opioid
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Question 19
SSRIs have proven effective against other major psychiatric disorders that are frequently
comorbid with PTSD. Which answer is NOT one of those disorders found in the Friedman
text?
panic disorder
depression
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
social anxiety disorder
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Question 20
As per the Antony & Barlow text, the process of couple therapy requires continuous
_____________ of moment-to-moment fluctuations in affect and cognitions within sessions.
vigilance
therapy
assessment
note-taking
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Question 21
According to Friedman, which answer is the definition of the psychosocial treatment that is
“geared to treat specific symptoms of PTSD through six approaches; including treatments for
children in both clinical and school settings.”
group therapy
psychoeducation
individual psychotherapy
couples/family therapy
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Question 22
As per the Friedman text,
the amygdala is sometimes referred to as the ________________ that plays a key role in
coordinating the response to threat or stress.
engine
ignition switch
fuel
key
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Question 23
There are several different types of medications that affect different parts of the neurotransmitter
system. Which answer is NOT one of those found in the Friedman text?
NDAs
SSRIs
MAOIs
TCAs
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Question 24
Antony & Barlow write that another important contextual feature is the ________________
response to the substance misuser’s drug-taking behavior and the values of it in regard to
abstinence, drug use, and abuse.
family’s
social network
co-worker’s
EAP’s
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Question 25
There are several good verbal screening measures for marijuana and illicir drug misuse with
cliets who are not seeking drug treatment. Which answer is NOT one of those found in the
Antony & Barlow text?
CAST
CUDIT
CUPIT
CSMOKE
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Question 26
Antony & Barlow state that ______________ seekers tend to have more serious problems than
substance misusers found in the general population, but they comprise 25% or less of the
population with problems that could benefit from some type of assistance.
treatment
thrill
answer
none of the above
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Question 27
The reading states that an extended initial assessment interview is recommended, with four goals
stated at the onset. Which answer is NOT one of those found in the Antony & Barlow text?
reaching a decision whether to proceed with couple therapy
getting know each partner as an individual
learning about current relationship difficulties
immediately doing a genogram to find problematic family history
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Question 28
According to Friedman, which answer is the definition of the psychosocial treatment that is
“structured to treat PTSD in a setting that promotes a connection among members through
shared experiences.”
group therapy
psychoeducation
individual psychotherapy
couples/family therapy
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Question 29
According to Friedman, results have been ___________ in the few rigorous clinical trials testing the
efficacy of psychoeducation as a stand-alone PTSD treatment.
positive
mixed
negative
all the above
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Question 30
There are several different medications that are not recommended for PTSD treatment. Which
answer is NOT one of those found in the Friedman text?
Benzodiazepines
Chloramiprimine
Bupropion
Nefazadone
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Question 31
The Friedman text states that the ___________________ regulates emotion and arousal.
amygdala
limbic system
hippocampus
medial prefrontal cortex
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Question 32
According to Friedman, CPT uses ____________________ to address both the emotional and
cognitive consequences of trauma exposure so that patients can access and process the natural
emotions that have been distorted and obscured by their personal interpretations of the traumatic
event.
psychoanalysis
written narratives
medications
all the above
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Question 33
The Friedman text states that in a normal stress response, the __________ becomes acutely
activated in reaction to threat.
limbic system
hippocampus
amygdala
medial prefrontal cortex
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Question 34
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Communication in couples may be shown in several different ways. Which answer is NOT one of
those found in the Antony & Barlow text?
indirect
demanding
haphazard
destructive
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Question 35
According to Friedman, the mechanism of action in prolonged exposure is thought to be through
______________ of negative emotions associated with traumatic ________________.
extinction; reminders
replacement; exposure
changing; behavior
none of the above
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Question 36
As per the Antony & Barlow text, ____________ refers to brief assessments designed to permit
rapid identification of persons with at-risk or problem levels of substance use, typically without the
detail and precision required for treatment planning.
clinical intake
Motivational Interviewing
detailed questioning
screening
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Question 37
According to Antony & Barlow, there is general consensus that _____________ problems may
emerge as a primary clinical focus, yet __________ distress continues to her separated from
emotional and behavioral disorders as it has in earlier versions of the DSM.
relational; couple
cognitive; individual
conduct; family
none of the above
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Question 38
The Friedman text states that
the ______________ is the part of the brain that processes emotional input, especially the strong
emotional reactions associated with exposure to a traumatic event.
amygdala
limbic system
hippocampus
medial prefrontal cortex
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Question 39
According to Friedman, which treatment approach uses both “imaginal” and “in vivo exposure” to
separate the traumatic memory from the conditioned emotional fear response so that the memory
no longer dominates the thoughts, feelings, and behavior?
psychoanalysis
