Question 1

To have an effect,drugs used to treat psychological disorders must be able to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce neurotransmitter activity in the brain. 
B) increase neurotransmitter activity in the brain. 
C) cross from one side of a synapse to the other. 
D) cross the blood-brain barrier. 
A) reduce neurotransmitter activity in the brain. 
B) increase neurotransmitter activity in the brain. 
C) cross from one side of a synapse to the other. 
D) cross the blood-brain barrier.

Question 2

A(n)_________ approach refers to the process of dealing with thoughts and feelings in the moment,rather than looking to the past.

Accepted Answer

A) phenomenological 
B) insightful 
C) transference 
D) behavioural 
A) phenomenological 
B) insightful 
C) transference 
D) behavioural

Question 3

A patient is presenting with the classic signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.Which of the following is an atypical antipsychotic that might be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A) Ativan 
B) Clozapine 
C) Lithium 
D) Zoloft 
A) Ativan 
B) Clozapine 
C) Lithium 
D) Zoloft

Question 4

Imani is trying a relatively new treatment for her major depression.When she visits the doctor,he puts a machine against her head that stimulates specific regions in her brain.The treatment is painless and does not cause seizures.Imani is likely receiving

Accepted Answer

A) focal lesion therapy. 
B) deep brain stimulation. 
C) electroconvulsive therapy. 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
A) focal lesion therapy. 
B) deep brain stimulation. 
C) electroconvulsive therapy. 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Question 5

Electroconvulsive (ECT)therapy is used today primarily to alleviate

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) antisocial personality disorder. 
D) severe depression. 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) antisocial personality disorder. 
D) severe depression.

Question 6

Mahdi attempts to overcome his fear of clowns by learning how to shift from a feeling of tension to one of calm and relaxation.Next,he imagines different situations,each more anxiety-provoking than the previous.He only proceeds to the next situation if he can maintain his feeling of relaxation.Mahdi's therapist is using ________ to remove his fear.

Accepted Answer

A) systems therapy 
B) conditioning 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization 
A) systems therapy 
B) conditioning 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization

Question 7

Which of the following mental health professionals is most likely to have a PhD (rather than a medical degree)and diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health issues (from mild to severe)?

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychologist 
B) research psychologist 
C) psychiatrist 
D) counselling psychologist 
A) clinical psychologist 
B) research psychologist 
C) psychiatrist 
D) counselling psychologist

Question 8

Gavi's mother acts as if she will be very disappointed in him if he does not become a doctor or a lawyer.Carl Rogers would refer to this as

Accepted Answer

A) resistance. 
B) a condition of worth. 
C) unconditional positive regard. 
D) transference. 
A) resistance. 
B) a condition of worth. 
C) unconditional positive regard. 
D) transference.

Question 9

According to your textbook,which of the following is TRUE regarding the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychodynamic therapies are not effective for treating any psychological disorders. 
B) Psychodynamic therapies are effective at treating severe depression and schizophrenia. 
C) The effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has never been scientifically tested. 
D) Psychodynamic therapies may be effective at treating panic and borderline personality disorders. 
A) Psychodynamic therapies are not effective for treating any psychological disorders. 
B) Psychodynamic therapies are effective at treating severe depression and schizophrenia. 
C) The effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has never been scientifically tested. 
D) Psychodynamic therapies may be effective at treating panic and borderline personality disorders.

Question 10

____________ is a drug commonly used to treat alcoholism through aversive conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Narcan 
C) Antabuse 
D) Prozac 
A) Xanax 
B) Narcan 
C) Antabuse 
D) Prozac

Question 11

Which of the following is a key component of Rogers's client-centred therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) transference 
B) free association 
C) dream analysis 
D) unconditional positive regard 
A) transference 
B) free association 
C) dream analysis 
D) unconditional positive regard

Question 12

Which type of therapy is based on using learning principles,such as classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural 
B) insight 
C) psychoanalysis 
D) client-centred 
A) behavioural 
B) insight 
C) psychoanalysis 
D) client-centred

Question 13

Estella is afraid of cats.To help her overcome her fear,her mother calmly pets and strokes a cat while Estella is watching.Her mother encourages her to imitate her behaviour.Estella's mother is likely using ______ to help her overcome her fear.

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) aversive conditioning 
C) flooding 
D) modelling 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) aversive conditioning 
C) flooding 
D) modelling

Question 14

Carl Rogers believed that _____________ was the cause of psychological health issues,and therefore ____________ was the key to helping clients get over them.

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard;conditions of worth 
B) conditions of worth;unconditional positive regard 
C) repression;transference 
D) repression;free association 
A) unconditional positive regard;conditions of worth 
B) conditions of worth;unconditional positive regard 
C) repression;transference 
D) repression;free association

Question 15

________ allows psychotherapists to place persons in situations that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life in order to confront and eliminate their fears.

Accepted Answer

A) Systems therapy 
B) Flooding 
C) Aversive conditioning 
D) Virtual reality exposure therapy 
A) Systems therapy 
B) Flooding 
C) Aversive conditioning 
D) Virtual reality exposure therapy

Question 16

Instead of focusing just on individual family members,family therapists usually try to understand how each family member interacts with,and contributes to,the overall family dynamic.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the therapeutic alliance. 
B) the systems approach. 
C) insight therapy. 
D) object relations therapy. 
A) the therapeutic alliance. 
B) the systems approach. 
C) insight therapy. 
D) object relations therapy.

Question 17

Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) prefrontal cortex 
B) hippocampus 
C) cerebellum 
D) anterior cingulate cortex 
A) prefrontal cortex 
B) hippocampus 
C) cerebellum 
D) anterior cingulate cortex

Question 18

Many people believe that St.John's wort can be used to treat depression.Researchers studying the effectiveness of this treatment have found

Accepted Answer

A) that St.John's wort is not an effective treatment for depression. 
B) that St.John's wort is an exceptionally effective treatment for depression. 
C) that St.John's wort is effective,but not as effective as SSRIs. 
D) mixed results,with some studies finding an effect while others do not. 
A) that St.John's wort is not an effective treatment for depression. 
B) that St.John's wort is an exceptionally effective treatment for depression. 
C) that St.John's wort is effective,but not as effective as SSRIs. 
D) mixed results,with some studies finding an effect while others do not.

Question 19

Which method of treating phobias involves relaxation and a step-wise progression to the feared object?

Accepted Answer

A) aversive conditioning 
B) punishment 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization 
A) aversive conditioning 
B) punishment 
C) flooding 
D) systematic desensitization

Question 20

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy.Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

A) "Drug treatments are often more effective when combined with psychotherapy." 
B) "Drug treatments are always more effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
C) "Drug treatments are typically less effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
D) "There are almost no empirical studies on the effectiveness of drug therapies." 
A) "Drug treatments are often more effective when combined with psychotherapy." 
B) "Drug treatments are always more effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
C) "Drug treatments are typically less effective than traditional psychotherapy." 
D) "There are almost no empirical studies on the effectiveness of drug therapies."

Exam 16: C: Therapies

To have an effect,drugs used to treat psychological disorders must be able to

A(n)_________ approach refers to the process of dealing with thoughts and feelings in the moment,rather than looking to the past.

A patient is presenting with the classic signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.Which of the following is an atypical antipsychotic that might be prescribed?

Imani is trying a relatively new treatment for her major depression.When she visits the doctor,he puts a machine against her head that stimulates specific regions in her brain.The treatment is painless and does not cause seizures.Imani is likely receiving

Electroconvulsive (ECT)therapy is used today primarily to alleviate

Which of the following mental health professionals is most likely to have a PhD (rather than a medical degree)and diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health issues (from mild to severe)?

Gavi's mother acts as if she will be very disappointed in him if he does not become a doctor or a lawyer.Carl Rogers would refer to this as

According to your textbook,which of the following is TRUE regarding the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies?

____________ is a drug commonly used to treat alcoholism through aversive conditioning.

Which of the following is a key component of Rogers's client-centred therapy?

Which type of therapy is based on using learning principles,such as classical conditioning?

Estella is afraid of cats.To help her overcome her fear,her mother calmly pets and strokes a cat while Estella is watching.Her mother encourages her to imitate her behaviour.Estella's mother is likely using ______ to help her overcome her fear.

Carl Rogers believed that _____________ was the cause of psychological health issues,and therefore ____________ was the key to helping clients get over them.

________ allows psychotherapists to place persons in situations that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life in order to confront and eliminate their fears.

Instead of focusing just on individual family members,family therapists usually try to understand how each family member interacts with,and contributes to,the overall family dynamic.This is referred to as

Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Many people believe that St.John's wort can be used to treat depression.Researchers studying the effectiveness of this treatment have found

Which method of treating phobias involves relaxation and a step-wise progression to the feared object?

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy.Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

A: Introducing Psychological Science

B: Introducing Psychological Science

C: Introducing Psychological Science

D: Introducing Psychological Science

E: Introducing Psychological Science

A: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

B: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

C: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

D: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

E: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

E: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thought and Language

B: Thought and Language

C: Thought and Language

D: Thought and Language

E: Thought and Language

A: Intelligence Testing

B: Intelligence Testing

C: Intelligence Testing

D: Intelligence Testing

E: Intelligence Testing

A: Lifespan Development

B: Lifespan Development

C: Lifespan Development

D: Lifespan Development

E: Lifespan Development

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

E: Motivation and Emotion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

E: Personality

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

Carl Rogers believed that _ was the cause of psychological health issues,and therefore was the key to helping clients get over them.