Question 1

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance 
B)  free association 
C)  denial 
D)  countertransference 
E)  transference 
A)  resistance 
B)  free association 
C)  denial 
D)  countertransference 
E)  transference E

Question 2

In 3rd wave cognitive-behavioural treatments, the client is taught to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Systematically train themselves to adopt neutral interpretations of ambiguous events. 
B)  Use mental imagery to recall positive memories. 
C)  Disengage from automatically responding to their self-denigrating thoughts. 
D)  Challenge self-denigrating thoughts by coming up with evidence against these thoughts. 
E)  Ignore self-denigrating thoughts using effective distraction techniques. 
A)  Systematically train themselves to adopt neutral interpretations of ambiguous events. 
B)  Use mental imagery to recall positive memories. 
C)  Disengage from automatically responding to their self-denigrating thoughts. 
D)  Challenge self-denigrating thoughts by coming up with evidence against these thoughts. 
E)  Ignore self-denigrating thoughts using effective distraction techniques. C

Question 3

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a response to Ken's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolutely not, because psychologists do not believe in the efficacy of drug therapy and do not want prescription privileges. 
B)  Absolutely. The provision of education required to competently prescribe would not occur at the expense of training in psychological assessments and interventions making adequate prescription training possible. 
C)  Maybe, but undeserved groups such as older adults, the chronically mentally ill and those living in rural areas would benefit very little from such a service. 
D)  Maybe, but many major mental disorders (such as schizophrenia) are best treated with psychotherapy, so why prescribe medication. 
E)  One has to be careful when allocating prescription privileges because the biological and pharmaceutical training required of psychologists may be inadequate. 
A)  Absolutely not, because psychologists do not believe in the efficacy of drug therapy and do not want prescription privileges. 
B)  Absolutely. The provision of education required to competently prescribe would not occur at the expense of training in psychological assessments and interventions making adequate prescription training possible. 
C)  Maybe, but undeserved groups such as older adults, the chronically mentally ill and those living in rural areas would benefit very little from such a service. 
D)  Maybe, but many major mental disorders (such as schizophrenia) are best treated with psychotherapy, so why prescribe medication. 
E)  One has to be careful when allocating prescription privileges because the biological and pharmaceutical training required of psychologists may be inadequate. E

Question 4

What advice would you give a friend who is seeking relief from significant anxiety and depression symptoms? Back up your answer with references to the empirical findings presented in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

The research evidence is clear that psyc

Question 5

Categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are:

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic; euphoric; anxiolytic; anti-maniacal; and dopaminergic 
B)  antipsychotic; antidepressant; anxiolytic; mood-altering; and psycho-stimulant 
C)  antipsychotic; antidepressant; anxiolytic; dopaminergic; and amphetamines 
D)  anti-dopaminergic; antidepressant; benzodiazepine; mood-altering 
E)  anticholinergic; antidepressant; antipsychotic; mood-altering; dopaminergic 
A)  antipsychotic; euphoric; anxiolytic; anti-maniacal; and dopaminergic 
B)  antipsychotic; antidepressant; anxiolytic; mood-altering; and psycho-stimulant 
C)  antipsychotic; antidepressant; anxiolytic; dopaminergic; and amphetamines 
D)  anti-dopaminergic; antidepressant; benzodiazepine; mood-altering 
E)  anticholinergic; antidepressant; antipsychotic; mood-altering; dopaminergic

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It often interprets clients' dreams. 
B)  It integrates clients' inner feelings and their external environments. 
C)  It encourages clients to talk freely about other people. 
D)  It helps clients become aware of feelings and needs that have been ignored or distorted. 
E)  It often employs the empty chair technique. 
A)  It often interprets clients' dreams. 
B)  It integrates clients' inner feelings and their external environments. 
C)  It encourages clients to talk freely about other people. 
D)  It helps clients become aware of feelings and needs that have been ignored or distorted. 
E)  It often employs the empty chair technique.

Question 7

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 7:00 and 11:00 the morning of the exam 
B)  12 hours in advance of the exam 
C)  right at the beginning of the exam 
D)  24 hours before the time of the exam 
E)  the night before the exam 
A)  between 7:00 and 11:00 the morning of the exam 
B)  12 hours in advance of the exam 
C)  right at the beginning of the exam 
D)  24 hours before the time of the exam 
E)  the night before the exam

Question 8

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's __________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's __.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious processes; past experiences 
B)  subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C)  unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D)  current experiences; past experiences 
E)  conscious processes; unconscious processes 
A)  unconscious processes; past experiences 
B)  subjective experiences; unconscious processes 
C)  unconscious processes; subjective experiences 
D)  current experiences; past experiences 
E)  conscious processes; unconscious processes

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The CPA has not taken a stand on the issue of prescription privileges. 
B)  The CPA is in complete support of such privileges. 
C)  The CPA does not believe the extra costs and time needed for extra training is worth the privilege. 
D)  The CPA completely supports the American approach to reducing health care costs. 
E)  The Canadian Psychological Association (CP
A)  is vehemently opposed to allowing such privileges. 
A)  The CPA has not taken a stand on the issue of prescription privileges. 
B)  The CPA is in complete support of such privileges. 
C)  The CPA does not believe the extra costs and time needed for extra training is worth the privilege. 
D)  The CPA completely supports the American approach to reducing health care costs. 
E)  The Canadian Psychological Association (CP
A)  is vehemently opposed to allowing such privileges.

Question 10

Which of the following is not used to treat hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclics 
B)  dibenzodiazepine 
C)  phenothiazines 
D)  butyrophenone 
E)  clozapine 
A)  tricyclics 
B)  dibenzodiazepine 
C)  phenothiazines 
D)  butyrophenone 
E)  clozapine

Question 11

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

Accepted Answer

A)  very common because serendipitous discoveries never occur in science. 
B)  uncommon because in reality the ideal method for developing medications is first to understand the pathological process by which a disorder develops, then to identify an agent that will change in the process. 
C)  common because physicians carefully monitoring a patient's reaction to a drug have observed unanticipated benefits in other areas. 
D)  very common as most physicians routinely do this sort of research with their patients. 
E)  very uncommon because science has clearly established biochemical mechanisms that account for most psychological disorders. 
A)  very common because serendipitous discoveries never occur in science. 
B)  uncommon because in reality the ideal method for developing medications is first to understand the pathological process by which a disorder develops, then to identify an agent that will change in the process. 
C)  common because physicians carefully monitoring a patient's reaction to a drug have observed unanticipated benefits in other areas. 
D)  very common as most physicians routinely do this sort of research with their patients. 
E)  very uncommon because science has clearly established biochemical mechanisms that account for most psychological disorders.

Question 13

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

Accepted Answer

A)  be prescribed an SSRI. 
B)  take a test to determine whether antidepressants or cognitive-behaviour therapy would work best. 
C)  wait six months to determine if the depression warrants professional intervention. 
D)  be prescribed an SSRI along with CBT. 
E)  be offered low intensity CBT. 
A)  be prescribed an SSRI. 
B)  take a test to determine whether antidepressants or cognitive-behaviour therapy would work best. 
C)  wait six months to determine if the depression warrants professional intervention. 
D)  be prescribed an SSRI along with CBT. 
E)  be offered low intensity CBT.

Question 14

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adler's individual psychology 
B)  time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E)  ego analysis 
A)  Adler's individual psychology 
B)  time-limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
E)  ego analysis

Question 15

Dave is hostile towards everyone. His therapist provides him with feedback indicating that his interpersonal style is perpetuating and provoking conflicts. He teaches Dave to interact with others in a more flexible and positive way. Which type of psychotherapy is Dave's therapist using?

Accepted Answer

A)  ego analysis 
B)  time limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  aversion therapy 
E)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy 
A)  ego analysis 
B)  time limited dynamic psychotherapy 
C)  interpersonal psychodynamic therapy 
D)  aversion therapy 
E)  brief psychodynamic psychotherapy

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti- psychotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B)  second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C)  second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties, making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D)  first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E)  choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient 
A)  first generation anti-psychotic medications have more extrapyramidal side effects 
B)  second generation anti-psychotic medications are more strongly associated with weight gain side effects 
C)  second generation anti-psychotic medications have mood stabilizing properties, making them desirable in the treatment of mania with psychosis 
D)  first generation anti-psychotic medications are more expensive than second generation antipsychotics 
E)  choice of antipsychotic should be based on the impact of side effects on the individual patient

Question 17

There is demonstrated efficacy of psychological treatments for which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent personality disorder 
B)  Borderline personality disorder 
C)  Narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
E)  Avoidant personality disorder 
A)  Dependent personality disorder 
B)  Borderline personality disorder 
C)  Narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
E)  Avoidant personality disorder

Question 18

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a young woman who has borderline personality disorder traits. 
B)  a high school student who feels no sense of belonging and has become disillusioned with his studies. 
C)  a young lawyer who frequently has panic and anxiety attacks before important cases. 
D)  a patient with schizophrenia who never takes his medication. 
E)  a young mother with dependent personality disorder. 
A)  a young woman who has borderline personality disorder traits. 
B)  a high school student who feels no sense of belonging and has become disillusioned with his studies. 
C)  a young lawyer who frequently has panic and anxiety attacks before important cases. 
D)  a patient with schizophrenia who never takes his medication. 
E)  a young mother with dependent personality disorder.

Question 19

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Accepted Answer

At the heart of behavioural approaches a

Question 20

Discuss the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders. Refer to the way it was used in the past and explain how it is used at present.

Accepted Answer

During the 1930s, clinicians noticed tha

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

In 3rd wave cognitive-behavioural treatments, the client is taught to:

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a response to Ken's argument?

What advice would you give a friend who is seeking relief from significant anxiety and depression symptoms? Back up your answer with references to the empirical findings presented in the textbook.

Categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's ________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's .

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Which of the following is not used to treat hallucinations?

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

Dave is hostile towards everyone. His therapist provides him with feedback indicating that his interpersonal style is perpetuating and provoking conflicts. He teaches Dave to interact with others in a more flexible and positive way. Which type of psychotherapy is Dave's therapist using?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti- psychotics?

There is demonstrated efficacy of psychological treatments for which personality disorder?

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Discuss the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders. Refer to the way it was used in the past and explain how it is used at present.

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Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 17: Therapies

A patient who experienced her father as controlling will likely experience the therapist as controlling. According to psychoanalysis, which phenomenon is occurring here?

In 3rd wave cognitive-behavioural treatments, the client is taught to:

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians. Which of the following arguments would best serve as a response to Ken's argument?

What advice would you give a friend who is seeking relief from significant anxiety and depression symptoms? Back up your answer with references to the empirical findings presented in the textbook.

Categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's __________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's __.

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Which of the following is not used to treat hallucinations?

Lithium has been shown to have antidepressant effects.

Dr. Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer. He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood. A year later, this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression. Discoveries of this type in science are

According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), a person suffering from mild depression for the first time and seeking treatment should

"Goals are concrete, conversation replaces free association, therapists are emphatic rather than emotionally detached, and interpretations focus on current life events rather than childhood fears and conflicts." Which type of psychotherapy is being described here?

Dave is hostile towards everyone. His therapist provides him with feedback indicating that his interpersonal style is perpetuating and provoking conflicts. He teaches Dave to interact with others in a more flexible and positive way. Which type of psychotherapy is Dave's therapist using?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs. second-generation anti- psychotics?

There is demonstrated efficacy of psychological treatments for which personality disorder?

You are an existential therapist. Which of the following potential clients would be least suited for your type of therapy?

Briefly describe the focus of behavioural approaches and provide examples of techniques.

Discuss the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disorders. Refer to the way it was used in the past and explain how it is used at present.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Whereas psychodynamic approaches focus on the person's ________, humanistic and experiential approaches focus on the person's .