Question 1

The drug Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder and episodes of mania.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the ABCs of Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence 
B)  Antithesis, Belief, Correction 
C)  Activating Event, Belief, Consequence 
D)  Antecedent, Behavior, Catastrophe 
A)  Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence 
B)  Antithesis, Belief, Correction 
C)  Activating Event, Belief, Consequence 
D)  Antecedent, Behavior, Catastrophe

Question 3

Self-help groups are usually led by professional therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Schizophrenics are more likely to relapse if their family members express emotions that are hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In using this method, children are told in advance that if they engage in certain undesirable behaviors, they will be removed from the situation and will have to pass a period of time in a place containing no reinforcers.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  stimulus satiation 
C)  aversive conditioning 
D)  time out 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  stimulus satiation 
C)  aversive conditioning 
D)  time out

Question 6

The best treatments for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia target the neurotransmitters __________

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA and glutamate. 
B)  acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
C)  glycine and dynorphin. 
D)  dopamine and serotonin. 
A)  GABA and glutamate. 
B)  acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
C)  glycine and dynorphin. 
D)  dopamine and serotonin.

Question 7

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs have NOT been used successfully in the treatment of __________

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile disorders. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  bulimia nervosa. 
A)  erectile disorders. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  bulimia nervosa.

Question 8

What do behavior therapists see as the cause of abnormal or undesirable behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  unconscious conflicts 
C)  distortions in thinking 
D)  discrepancy between the real self and ideal self 
A)  learning 
B)  unconscious conflicts 
C)  distortions in thinking 
D)  discrepancy between the real self and ideal self

Question 9

__________ involves rewarding gradual changes in the direction of the ultimate goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shaping 
B)  Systematic desensitization 
C)  Exposure 
D)  Flooding 
A)  Shaping 
B)  Systematic desensitization 
C)  Exposure 
D)  Flooding

Question 10

Fred has taken antipsychotic drugs for seven years to treat his schizophrenia. Although his schizophrenia is in remission, Fred has started to constantly twitch and jerk. Fred might be developing __________

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  social phobia. 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  social phobia.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of problems associated with depression that interpersonal therapy (IPT) can help with?

Accepted Answer

A)  deficits in interpersonal skills 
B)  chemical imbalances 
C)  interpersonal role disputes 
D)  severe response to the death of a loved one 
A)  deficits in interpersonal skills 
B)  chemical imbalances 
C)  interpersonal role disputes 
D)  severe response to the death of a loved one

Question 12

__________ formed a large part of Freud's psychoanalytic method.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflection 
B)  Empathy 
C)  Dream interpretation 
D)  Unconditional positive regard 
A)  Reflection 
B)  Empathy 
C)  Dream interpretation 
D)  Unconditional positive regard

Question 13

Which of the following is a basic goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help clients uncover unconscious conflicts and sexual urges 
B)  to help clients develop a closer match between real and ideal selves 
C)  to help clients change irrational thoughts to rational thoughts 
D)  to help clients complete unfinished business and become whole 
A)  to help clients uncover unconscious conflicts and sexual urges 
B)  to help clients develop a closer match between real and ideal selves 
C)  to help clients change irrational thoughts to rational thoughts 
D)  to help clients complete unfinished business and become whole

Question 14

Brad is taking medication for his depression. Unfortunately, he is experiencing some unpleasant side effects. He is experiencing dry mouth, forgetfulness and has gained twenty pounds. His medication is most likely to be __________

Accepted Answer

A)  Librium. 
B)  Valium. 
C)  Xanax. 
D)  some type of tricyclic drug. 
A)  Librium. 
B)  Valium. 
C)  Xanax. 
D)  some type of tricyclic drug.

Question 15

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  insight 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  humanistic 
A)  insight 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  humanistic

Question 16

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is NOT specifically designed to deal with which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phobias like fear of snakes or insects 
B)  unusual or severe responses to death of a loved one 
C)  interpersonal role disputes 
D)  deficits in interpersonal skills 
A)  specific phobias like fear of snakes or insects 
B)  unusual or severe responses to death of a loved one 
C)  interpersonal role disputes 
D)  deficits in interpersonal skills

Question 17

A goal of family therapy is to __________

Accepted Answer

A)  change the needs of individual family members. 
B)  improve family communication and interaction. 
C)  identify and treat the person in the family who is the source of the majority of the family's problems. 
D)  teach family members to remain neutral on sensitive issues. 
A)  change the needs of individual family members. 
B)  improve family communication and interaction. 
C)  identify and treat the person in the family who is the source of the majority of the family's problems. 
D)  teach family members to remain neutral on sensitive issues.

Question 18

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people __________

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback from their biologically controlled responses. 
B)  help in understanding perceptual processes. 
C)  basic training in observational learning and practice. 
D)  clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions. 
A)  feedback from their biologically controlled responses. 
B)  help in understanding perceptual processes. 
C)  basic training in observational learning and practice. 
D)  clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions.

Question 19

Nathaniel is taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for his depression. One of the possible side effects is that he might experience sexual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which approach assumes that disorders come from illogical, irrational cognitions and that changing the thinking patterns to more rational, logical ones will relieve the symptoms of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  person-centered 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  person-centered 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  Gestalt

The drug Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder and episodes of mania.

What are the ABCs of Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

Self-help groups are usually led by professional therapists.

Schizophrenics are more likely to relapse if their family members express emotions that are hostile.

In using this method, children are told in advance that if they engage in certain undesirable behaviors, they will be removed from the situation and will have to pass a period of time in a place containing no reinforcers.

The best treatments for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia target the neurotransmitters __________

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs have NOT been used successfully in the treatment of __________

What do behavior therapists see as the cause of abnormal or undesirable behaviors?

__________ involves rewarding gradual changes in the direction of the ultimate goal.

Fred has taken antipsychotic drugs for seven years to treat his schizophrenia. Although his schizophrenia is in remission, Fred has started to constantly twitch and jerk. Fred might be developing __________

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of problems associated with depression that interpersonal therapy (IPT) can help with?

__________ formed a large part of Freud's psychoanalytic method.

Which of the following is a basic goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Brad is taking medication for his depression. Unfortunately, he is experiencing some unpleasant side effects. He is experiencing dry mouth, forgetfulness and has gained twenty pounds. His medication is most likely to be __________

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of __________ therapy.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is NOT specifically designed to deal with which of the following problems?

A goal of family therapy is to __________

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people __________

Nathaniel is taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for his depression. One of the possible side effects is that he might experience sexual dysfunction.

Which approach assumes that disorders come from illogical, irrational cognitions and that changing the thinking patterns to more rational, logical ones will relieve the symptoms of the disorder?

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The drug Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder and episodes of mania.

What are the ABCs of Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

Self-help groups are usually led by professional therapists.

Schizophrenics are more likely to relapse if their family members express emotions that are hostile.

In using this method, children are told in advance that if they engage in certain undesirable behaviors, they will be removed from the situation and will have to pass a period of time in a place containing no reinforcers.

The best treatments for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia target the neurotransmitters __________

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs have NOT been used successfully in the treatment of __________

What do behavior therapists see as the cause of abnormal or undesirable behaviors?

__________ involves rewarding gradual changes in the direction of the ultimate goal.

Fred has taken antipsychotic drugs for seven years to treat his schizophrenia. Although his schizophrenia is in remission, Fred has started to constantly twitch and jerk. Fred might be developing __________

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of problems associated with depression that interpersonal therapy (IPT) can help with?

__________ formed a large part of Freud's psychoanalytic method.

Which of the following is a basic goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Brad is taking medication for his depression. Unfortunately, he is experiencing some unpleasant side effects. He is experiencing dry mouth, forgetfulness and has gained twenty pounds. His medication is most likely to be __________

Rational-emotive behavior therapy is a type of __________ therapy.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is NOT specifically designed to deal with which of the following problems?

A goal of family therapy is to __________

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people __________

Nathaniel is taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for his depression. One of the possible side effects is that he might experience sexual dysfunction.

Which approach assumes that disorders come from illogical, irrational cognitions and that changing the thinking patterns to more rational, logical ones will relieve the symptoms of the disorder?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality and Gender

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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