Question 1

In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and are presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The main goal of Freudian psychoanalysis is to overcome defense mechanisms that the client has developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Dr. Smith is employing a psychoanalytic approach to treat her client. During their first session, Dr. Smith encourages her client to say anything that comes to his mind. After the session is done, Dr. Smith analyzes what was said by focusing specifically on slips of the tongue and numerous incidents of forgetfulness. During the second session, Dr. Smith focuses on the fact that her patient is unwilling to discuss certain topics and has a tendency to remain quiet. Which three psychoanalytic techniques were most likely used by Dr. Smith during the two treatment sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C)  free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D)  free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
A)  free association; analysis of transference; and interpretation 
B)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of transference 
C)  free association; analysis of resistance; and analysis of transference 
D)  free association; dream interpretation; and analysis of resistance 
E)  free association; interpretation; and analysis of resistance

Question 4

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by ________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing overall positive mood 
B)  decreasing the frequency of negative mood states 
C)  reducing the intensity of manic states 
D)  blocking the emergence of manic episodes 
E)  reducing the probability of depressive episodes 
A)  increasing overall positive mood 
B)  decreasing the frequency of negative mood states 
C)  reducing the intensity of manic states 
D)  blocking the emergence of manic episodes 
E)  reducing the probability of depressive episodes

Question 5

List the four modalities of therapy delivery and provide a brief description of each.

Accepted Answer

The four modalities of psychotherapy are

Question 6

__________ consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas __________ include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinsonian effects; extrapyramidal effects 
B)  Extrapyramidal effects; tardive dyskinesia 
C)  anti-Parkinsonian effects; anti-pyramidal effects 
D)  Parkinsonian effects; tardive dyskinesia 
E)  Tardive dyskinesia; Parkinsonian effects 
A)  Parkinsonian effects; extrapyramidal effects 
B)  Extrapyramidal effects; tardive dyskinesia 
C)  anti-Parkinsonian effects; anti-pyramidal effects 
D)  Parkinsonian effects; tardive dyskinesia 
E)  Tardive dyskinesia; Parkinsonian effects

Question 7

Which of the following is not an extrapyramidal effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  stooped posture 
B)  muscular rigidity 
C)  a distinctive shuffling gait 
D)  occasional drooling 
E)  head banging 
A)  stooped posture 
B)  muscular rigidity 
C)  a distinctive shuffling gait 
D)  occasional drooling 
E)  head banging

Question 8

Describe meta-analysis and explain the importance of this technique.

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis is a method of quantitativ

Question 9

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methodological limitations, such as small sample size, have rarely if ever been an issue in studies comparing treatments. 
B)  The so-called verbal therapies are correctly categorized together as they share much in common. 
C)  The manner by which a researcher chooses to categorize therapies does not appear to affect the conclusions drawn from a study comparing those therapies. 
D)  Using meta-analytic approaches, a number of investigators are now finding significant differences between treatments. 
E)  Kazdin and Bass (1989) found that most studies that found no differences between treatments had a large enough sample size to draw solid conclusions. 
A)  Methodological limitations, such as small sample size, have rarely if ever been an issue in studies comparing treatments. 
B)  The so-called verbal therapies are correctly categorized together as they share much in common. 
C)  The manner by which a researcher chooses to categorize therapies does not appear to affect the conclusions drawn from a study comparing those therapies. 
D)  Using meta-analytic approaches, a number of investigators are now finding significant differences between treatments. 
E)  Kazdin and Bass (1989) found that most studies that found no differences between treatments had a large enough sample size to draw solid conclusions.

Question 10

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B)  Prozac 
C)  tricyclics (TCAs) 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E)  lithium 
A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 
B)  Prozac 
C)  tricyclics (TCAs) 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
E)  lithium

Question 12

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This unfolds in a series of steps. This technique is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural activation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  exposure therapy. 
E)  systematic desensitization. 
A)  behavioural activation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  response shaping. 
D)  exposure therapy. 
E)  systematic desensitization.

Question 14

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic-experiential. 
B)  integrative. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  neo-Freudian. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural. 
A)  humanistic-experiential. 
B)  integrative. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  neo-Freudian. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural.

Question 15

Carl Rogers developed client-centered therapy in the 1940s as an alternative to

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy. 
B)  humanistic and experiential approaches. 
C)  existential therapy. 
D)  psychoanalysis. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
A)  drug therapy. 
B)  humanistic and experiential approaches. 
C)  existential therapy. 
D)  psychoanalysis. 
E)  cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Question 16

Recent research finds that the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults is greater for SSRIs than with __________ and yet, with all factors considered, Canadian guidelines continue to recommend SSRIs as first line medication for depression in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
B)  benzodiazepines 
C)  stimulants 
D)  SNRIs 
E)  tricyclics 
A)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
B)  benzodiazepines 
C)  stimulants 
D)  SNRIs 
E)  tricyclics

Question 17

According to Jerome Frank, the first ingredient in healing is

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness. 
B)  an alternative explanation for the problem. 
C)  coming to terms with the less desirable aspects of one's personality. 
D)  the client is supposed to think, feel, or act in a different way. 
E)  hope. 
A)  awareness. 
B)  an alternative explanation for the problem. 
C)  coming to terms with the less desirable aspects of one's personality. 
D)  the client is supposed to think, feel, or act in a different way. 
E)  hope.

Question 18

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholics. 
B)  neurotic patients. 
C)  psychotic patients. 
D)  patients suffering from anxiety and related disorders. 
E)  patients suffering from depression. 
A)  alcoholics. 
B)  neurotic patients. 
C)  psychotic patients. 
D)  patients suffering from anxiety and related disorders. 
E)  patients suffering from depression.

Question 20

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionally focused therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  problem focused therapy. 
D)  dynamic therapy. 
E)  family therapy. 
A)  emotionally focused therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  problem focused therapy. 
D)  dynamic therapy. 
E)  family therapy.

In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and are presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

The main goal of Freudian psychoanalysis is to overcome defense mechanisms that the client has developed.

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by ________________________________________________.

List the four modalities of therapy delivery and provide a brief description of each.

consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

Which of the following is not an extrapyramidal effect?

Describe meta-analysis and explain the importance of this technique.

Which of the following is true?

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This unfolds in a series of steps. This technique is known as

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Carl Rogers developed client-centered therapy in the 1940s as an alternative to

Recent research finds that the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults is greater for SSRIs than with __________ and yet, with all factors considered, Canadian guidelines continue to recommend SSRIs as first line medication for depression in older adults.

According to Jerome Frank, the first ingredient in healing is

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

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

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In systematic desensitization, fear-inducing stimuli are arranged in a hierarchy and are presented to the client, in hopes of reducing unwanted behaviour.

The main goal of Freudian psychoanalysis is to overcome defense mechanisms that the client has developed.

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by ________________________________________________.

List the four modalities of therapy delivery and provide a brief description of each.

__________ consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas __________ include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.

Which of the following is not an extrapyramidal effect?

Describe meta-analysis and explain the importance of this technique.

Which of the following is true?

Stimulants are used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast, chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Research reviews are superior to meta-analyses because they provide more in-depth descriptions about the studies in question.

Jane has a fear of dogs. Her therapist decides to gradually let her interact with some dogs in his presence until her fear disappears. This unfolds in a series of steps. This technique is known as

Clinical psychologists are among the main providers of psychotherapy. The most commonly endorsed orientation is

Carl Rogers developed client-centered therapy in the 1940s as an alternative to

Recent research finds that the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults is greater for SSRIs than with __________ and yet, with all factors considered, Canadian guidelines continue to recommend SSRIs as first line medication for depression in older adults.

According to Jerome Frank, the first ingredient in healing is

ECT was originally used to treat schizophrenia and then later was used to treat depression.

Behaviour therapy originally arose as a treatment approach for

Canadian psychologists Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed and evaluated an experiential approach to couples therapy called

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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consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, whereas include stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling.