Exam 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clarice has struggled with self-esteem issues and depression in the past. Which of the following romantic partners is likely to contribute to a re-emergence of depression for her?

Heidi experienced extreme pain at the dentist as a child. Now, she goes to a different dentist, but feels her heart race when she arrives, and her heart rate goes down when she leaves. Her heart racing whenever she goes to the dentist is due to ______________, and the calming feeling when she leaves is due to _______________.

Jan has been struggling with depression and goes to see a therapist. The therapist practices from a Rogerian perspective. Which of the following statements is the therapist most likely to make?

Very strict parents might create a very strong _______________ in their children.

Which part of the mind engages in unconscious activity?

The small gap between brain cells that is involved in message transmission is called the:

Which of the following statements about time-limited psychotherapy is NOT TRUE?

Behaviour genetics refers to:

Both cognitive and behavioural therapists pay attention to thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following is a positive consequence of adopting a paradigm?

The relationship between people and the environment is:

In research on the treatment of depression, Harkness and her colleagues found that the link between stress and depression was weakened if women received:

What is a neurotransmitter and how do they work? Name three neurotransmitters implicated in mental health and one disorder affiliated with each.

The primary barrier to accessing and using mental health services in Canada for Asian and Indo Canadians is:

Sarah's parents were very permissive when she was growing up. Which aspect of her unconscious is likely to be most developed in adulthood?

Joan states confidently "I never get angry. In fact, I never recall feeling angry." Joan is exhibiting

When we are faced with new information, we try to fit into existing schema.

In the CBT therapy developed by Aaron Beck, the general goal of therapy is to alter:

What are the most widely prescribed psychoactive drugs today?

Linkage analysis is most closely related to the __________ approach within the biological paradigm