Question 1

The theorists who place the MOST significance on the relationship between the therapist and the client are _____ therapists.

Accepted Answer

A)  gestalt 
B)  existential 
C)  object relations 
D)  cognitive-behavioral 
A)  gestalt 
B)  existential 
C)  object relations 
D)  cognitive-behavioral

Question 2

A therapist works with a client who is a member of a minority group to understand how prejudices and stereotypes have affected his or her behavior. This reflects the focus of _____ theorists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A therapist works with a client who...

Question 3

Freud believed that the id is fueled by:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-preservation. 
B)  the libido. 
C)  the conscious mind. 
D)  fear. 
A)  self-preservation. 
B)  the libido. 
C)  the conscious mind. 
D)  fear.

Question 4

A feminist therapist would MOST likely focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman's personal responsibility for her own situation. 
B)  the role that biology plays in psychological functioning. 
C)  how prejudice and discrimination impact women. 
D)  the ways in which women express their femininity. 
A)  a woman's personal responsibility for her own situation. 
B)  the role that biology plays in psychological functioning. 
C)  how prejudice and discrimination impact women. 
D)  the ways in which women express their femininity.

Question 5

Which condition is NOT a factor that places significant stress of individuals in minority groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living in an area with a higher crime rate 
B)  Higher rates of unemployment 
C)  Homelessness 
D)  Increased educational opportunities 
A)  Living in an area with a higher crime rate 
B)  Higher rates of unemployment 
C)  Homelessness 
D)  Increased educational opportunities

Question 6

According to psychoanalysis, which statement is TRUE of psychological conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are always sexual in nature. 
B)  They are tied to experiences early in life. 
C)  They are only a problem when they reach consciousness. 
D)  They are unconscious and, therefore, not a factor in conscious experience. 
A)  They are always sexual in nature. 
B)  They are tied to experiences early in life. 
C)  They are only a problem when they reach consciousness. 
D)  They are unconscious and, therefore, not a factor in conscious experience.

Question 7

An important factor to consider when prescribing drugs for the treatment of abnormality would be that:

Accepted Answer

A)  some people do not benefit from drug treatments. 
B)  drugs cannot be combined with other forms of treatment. 
C)  drugs are not very effective in the treatment of abnormal behavior. 
D)  the adverse effects of drugs may result in worse quality of life than the abnormality brings. 
A)  some people do not benefit from drug treatments. 
B)  drugs cannot be combined with other forms of treatment. 
C)  drugs are not very effective in the treatment of abnormal behavior. 
D)  the adverse effects of drugs may result in worse quality of life than the abnormality brings.

Question 8

A patient's initial reaction to being told she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is to insist that the nurse made a mistake with the test. The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  repression. 
C)  denial. 
D)  rationalization. 
A)  regression. 
B)  repression. 
C)  denial. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 9

The role of the unified personality is a central theme of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ego theory. 
B)  self theory. 
C)  psychoanalytic theory. 
D)  object relations theory. 
A)  ego theory. 
B)  self theory. 
C)  psychoanalytic theory. 
D)  object relations theory.

Question 10

A theorist who takes an evolutionary perspective on abnormal behavior would MOST likely agree that:

Accepted Answer

A)  genome mapping is a waste of time. 
B)  the evolution of adaptive and maladaptive behavior is fundamentally different. 
C)  at one time what is now often labeled abnormal behavior actually helped humans survive. 
D)  people can inherit physical but not mental capacities. 
A)  genome mapping is a waste of time. 
B)  the evolution of adaptive and maladaptive behavior is fundamentally different. 
C)  at one time what is now often labeled abnormal behavior actually helped humans survive. 
D)  people can inherit physical but not mental capacities.

Question 11

According to a 2013 report (Prochaska & Norcross), the dominant approach used by clinical psychologists is:

Accepted Answer

A)  existential. 
B)  multicultural. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  cognitive-behavioral. 
A)  existential. 
B)  multicultural. 
C)  psychodynamic. 
D)  cognitive-behavioral.

Question 12

"Gambling disorder is a manifestation of the previously desirable behavior of being a risk taker." This statement aligns MOST closely with the beliefs of which type of theorist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self theorist 
B)  Biological theorist 
C)  Existential theorist 
D)  Evolutionary theorist 
A)  Self theorist 
B)  Biological theorist 
C)  Existential theorist 
D)  Evolutionary theorist

Question 13

Multicultural theorists would explain the higher levels of mental illness among poor people as MOST likely due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic make-up. 
B)  social factors leading to stress. 
C)  irrational patterns of thinking. 
D)  fixation at a lower level of ego functioning. 
A)  genetic make-up. 
B)  social factors leading to stress. 
C)  irrational patterns of thinking. 
D)  fixation at a lower level of ego functioning.

Question 14

The proper conclusion from research studies that show a relationship between devout religious people who see God as warm and caring and psychological health is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  religion causes people to deal better with the challenges of life. 
B)  psychologically healthy people have more time and energy for religion. 
C)  people who have a religious community to support them are healthier. 
D)  people who are more devout are also psychologically healthier. 
A)  religion causes people to deal better with the challenges of life. 
B)  psychologically healthy people have more time and energy for religion. 
C)  people who have a religious community to support them are healthier. 
D)  people who are more devout are also psychologically healthier.

Question 15

Amelia has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological therapy. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  existential-humanistic therapy. 
A)  biological therapy. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  existential-humanistic therapy.

Question 16

"Thoughts, as well as overt behaviors, are acquired and modified by various forms of conditioning." The orientation of the author of this quote is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral. 
B)  humanistic-existential. 
C)  psychodynamic-gestalt. 
D)  sociocultural. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral. 
B)  humanistic-existential. 
C)  psychodynamic-gestalt. 
D)  sociocultural.

Question 17

Which is a goal of acceptance and commitment therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To lessen the power of thoughts 
B)  To stop the client from comparing himself or herself to others 
C)  To decrease internal negative self-talk 
D)  To increase awareness of why the client behaves a certain way 
A)  To lessen the power of thoughts 
B)  To stop the client from comparing himself or herself to others 
C)  To decrease internal negative self-talk 
D)  To increase awareness of why the client behaves a certain way

Question 18

"All people have the freedom and ability to change their behavior-and they are internally driven to fulfill their potential." This statement reflects the beliefs of a _____ theorist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "All people have the freedom and ability...

Question 19

What is the main difference between group therapy and a self-help group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group therapy is less expensive than a self-help group because the members have a set time and place where they meet. 
B)  In group therapy, a trained therapist leads the interaction; a self-help group is conducted by people who share a similar problem without the help of a professional clinician. 
C)  Group therapy must be conducted by a person who shares the same problem as the group members, while a self-help group is run by a therapist who has no involvement in the problem that the other group members face. 
D)  Self-help groups provide far more confidentiality to the group members than a group therapy situation. 
A)  Group therapy is less expensive than a self-help group because the members have a set time and place where they meet. 
B)  In group therapy, a trained therapist leads the interaction; a self-help group is conducted by people who share a similar problem without the help of a professional clinician. 
C)  Group therapy must be conducted by a person who shares the same problem as the group members, while a self-help group is run by a therapist who has no involvement in the problem that the other group members face. 
D)  Self-help groups provide far more confidentiality to the group members than a group therapy situation.

Question 20

Many clinicians view their approach as "eclectic." What is an eclectic approach to abnormality? Describe at least one example of an eclectic approach to abnormality.

Accepted Answer

Eclectic approach in abnormality is when

The theorists who place the MOST significance on the relationship between the therapist and the client are _____ therapists.

A therapist works with a client who is a member of a minority group to understand how prejudices and stereotypes have affected his or her behavior. This reflects the focus of _____ theorists.

Freud believed that the id is fueled by:

A feminist therapist would MOST likely focus on:

Which condition is NOT a factor that places significant stress of individuals in minority groups?

According to psychoanalysis, which statement is TRUE of psychological conflicts?

An important factor to consider when prescribing drugs for the treatment of abnormality would be that:

A patient's initial reaction to being told she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is to insist that the nurse made a mistake with the test. The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is:

The role of the unified personality is a central theme of:

A theorist who takes an evolutionary perspective on abnormal behavior would MOST likely agree that:

According to a 2013 report (Prochaska & Norcross), the dominant approach used by clinical psychologists is:

"Gambling disorder is a manifestation of the previously desirable behavior of being a risk taker." This statement aligns MOST closely with the beliefs of which type of theorist?

Multicultural theorists would explain the higher levels of mental illness among poor people as MOST likely due to:

The proper conclusion from research studies that show a relationship between devout religious people who see God as warm and caring and psychological health is that:

Amelia has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

"Thoughts, as well as overt behaviors, are acquired and modified by various forms of conditioning." The orientation of the author of this quote is MOST likely:

Which is a goal of acceptance and commitment therapy?

"All people have the freedom and ability to change their behavior-and they are internally driven to fulfill their potential." This statement reflects the beliefs of a _____ theorist.

What is the main difference between group therapy and a self-help group?

Many clinicians view their approach as "eclectic." What is an eclectic approach to abnormality? Describe at least one example of an eclectic approach to abnormality.

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Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

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Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

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Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

The theorists who place the MOST significance on the relationship between the therapist and the client are _____ therapists.

A therapist works with a client who is a member of a minority group to understand how prejudices and stereotypes have affected his or her behavior. This reflects the focus of _____ theorists.

Freud believed that the id is fueled by:

A feminist therapist would MOST likely focus on:

Which condition is NOT a factor that places significant stress of individuals in minority groups?

According to psychoanalysis, which statement is TRUE of psychological conflicts?

An important factor to consider when prescribing drugs for the treatment of abnormality would be that:

A patient's initial reaction to being told she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is to insist that the nurse made a mistake with the test. The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is:

The role of the unified personality is a central theme of:

A theorist who takes an evolutionary perspective on abnormal behavior would MOST likely agree that:

According to a 2013 report (Prochaska & Norcross), the dominant approach used by clinical psychologists is:

"Gambling disorder is a manifestation of the previously desirable behavior of being a risk taker." This statement aligns MOST closely with the beliefs of which type of theorist?

Multicultural theorists would explain the higher levels of mental illness among poor people as MOST likely due to:

The proper conclusion from research studies that show a relationship between devout religious people who see God as warm and caring and psychological health is that:

Amelia has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

"Thoughts, as well as overt behaviors, are acquired and modified by various forms of conditioning." The orientation of the author of this quote is MOST likely:

Which is a goal of acceptance and commitment therapy?

"All people have the freedom and ability to change their behavior-and they are internally driven to fulfill their potential." This statement reflects the beliefs of a _____ theorist.

What is the main difference between group therapy and a self-help group?

Many clinicians view their approach as "eclectic." What is an eclectic approach to abnormality? Describe at least one example of an eclectic approach to abnormality.

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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