Question 1

Which term is better to describing practicing from several theoretical orientations - eclecticism or integrative? Why?

Accepted Answer

The term "integrative" is better for des

Question 2

The behaviour genetic view suggests which of the following relations between genes and abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic predispositions increase the likelihood of abnormal behaviour. 
B)  It is possible and reasonable to manipulate an individual's genes. 
C)  Twins, mono or dizygotic, are more likely to exhibit abnormal behaviour. 
D)  Abnormal behaviour is solely the result of environmental influences on genetics 
A)  Genetic predispositions increase the likelihood of abnormal behaviour. 
B)  It is possible and reasonable to manipulate an individual's genes. 
C)  Twins, mono or dizygotic, are more likely to exhibit abnormal behaviour. 
D)  Abnormal behaviour is solely the result of environmental influences on genetics

Question 3

Determining the influence of being raised by disordered parents, and eliminating that influence in behaviour genetics research is accomplished by the ___________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  twin 
B)  adoptee 
C)  family 
D)  spouse 
A)  twin 
B)  adoptee 
C)  family 
D)  spouse

Question 4

After going to a party, James explains to himself that this was more important than studying because "I needed a break from all the stress," even though he has not studied at all yet. This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  identification. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  rationalization. 
A)  identification. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 5

The ego operates according to the _________________ principle and uses ________________ process thinking to meet its needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  reality; secondary 
B)  reality; primary 
C)  pleasure; primary 
D)  pleasure; secondary 
A)  reality; secondary 
B)  reality; primary 
C)  pleasure; primary 
D)  pleasure; secondary

Question 6

According to the authors, which paradigm is currently most dominant when current views are used to explain abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioural 
B)  Psychoanalytic 
C)  Biological 
D)  Integrative 
A)  Behavioural 
B)  Psychoanalytic 
C)  Biological 
D)  Integrative

Question 7

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys. Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ted is imitating the behaviour of his hard-working father 
B)  Ted believes he must excel in everything he does 
C)  Ted is actually afraid of getting close to others 
D)  Ted lacks the assertiveness to stand up to his boss's demands 
A)  Ted is imitating the behaviour of his hard-working father 
B)  Ted believes he must excel in everything he does 
C)  Ted is actually afraid of getting close to others 
D)  Ted lacks the assertiveness to stand up to his boss's demands

Question 8

Jane has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of her relatives has the highest risk for developing the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her (dizygotic) twin sister 
B)  Her brother 
C)  Her daughter 
D)  All of the above have an equal chance of developing the disorder 
A)  Her (dizygotic) twin sister 
B)  Her brother 
C)  Her daughter 
D)  All of the above have an equal chance of developing the disorder

Question 9

As part of the need and effectiveness of providing time-limited therapies, brief psychodynamic therapies share the following aspects:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment is performed early and is short; goals are concrete and focused on improving clients' symptoms 
B)  Clients are aware that the number of sessions is limited; interpretations are directed towards current life situations 
C)  Transference is not encouraged; the awareness that therapy does cure people and clients can learn to cope better 
D)  A and B only 
A)  Assessment is performed early and is short; goals are concrete and focused on improving clients' symptoms 
B)  Clients are aware that the number of sessions is limited; interpretations are directed towards current life situations 
C)  Transference is not encouraged; the awareness that therapy does cure people and clients can learn to cope better 
D)  A and B only

Question 10

The basic energy source for the psyche is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  Cathexes 
A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  Cathexes

Question 11

The term psychotherapy only applies to psychoanalytic therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It's not clear whether bullying is the cause or effect of abnormal behaviours

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do French-speaking Canadians differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of mental health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  French-Canadians have much higher prevalence of mental disorders. 
B)  French-Canadians have a much lower prevalence of mental disorders. 
C)  French-Canadians do not differ from English-Canadians in terms of prevalence of mental disorders. 
D)  French-Canadians are more likely to be diagnosed with depression. 
A)  French-Canadians have much higher prevalence of mental disorders. 
B)  French-Canadians have a much lower prevalence of mental disorders. 
C)  French-Canadians do not differ from English-Canadians in terms of prevalence of mental disorders. 
D)  French-Canadians are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.

Question 15

Behaviour therapy and behaviour modification are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A survey (von Ranson & Robinson, 2006) of therapists treating eating disorder clients suggested that a(n) _____________ approach may be the norm rather than the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioural 
C)  cognitive-behavioural 
D)  eclectic 
A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioural 
C)  cognitive-behavioural 
D)  eclectic

Question 17

In a study on schizophrenic clients from Ontario psychiatric hospitals, Coons et al. (1957, 1970) found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Empathic therapy led to improved personality functioning 
B)  Despite having an empathic therapist, only drug therapy led to improvement in these clients 
C)  Psychoanalytic or insight-based therapy led to the greatest improvements in these clients 
D)  Cognitive-behavioural treatment led to the greatest improvements in these clients 
A)  Empathic therapy led to improved personality functioning 
B)  Despite having an empathic therapist, only drug therapy led to improvement in these clients 
C)  Psychoanalytic or insight-based therapy led to the greatest improvements in these clients 
D)  Cognitive-behavioural treatment led to the greatest improvements in these clients

Question 18

According to the biological paradigm:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eventually mental illness will be prevented 
B)  Non-biological interventions will soon be obsolete 
C)  Treatments that alter bodily functioning can improve mental illness 
D)  Mental illnesses are socially constructed and likely not due to biological dysfunction 
A)  Eventually mental illness will be prevented 
B)  Non-biological interventions will soon be obsolete 
C)  Treatments that alter bodily functioning can improve mental illness 
D)  Mental illnesses are socially constructed and likely not due to biological dysfunction

Question 19

Edith makes plans to go to her favourite restaurant, even though she has an exam the next day and knows she needs to study. Which aspect of her unconscious is guiding her decision to go out to dinner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  None of the above are correct 
A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  None of the above are correct

Question 20

Which viewpoint is similar to the biological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychogenic 
B)  Moral 
C)  Somatogenic 
D)  Behavioural 
A)  Psychogenic 
B)  Moral 
C)  Somatogenic 
D)  Behavioural

Which term is better to describing practicing from several theoretical orientations - eclecticism or integrative? Why?

The behaviour genetic view suggests which of the following relations between genes and abnormal behaviour?

Determining the influence of being raised by disordered parents, and eliminating that influence in behaviour genetics research is accomplished by the ___________ method.

After going to a party, James explains to himself that this was more important than studying because "I needed a break from all the stress," even though he has not studied at all yet. This would be an example of

The ego operates according to the _ principle and uses process thinking to meet its needs.

According to the authors, which paradigm is currently most dominant when current views are used to explain abnormal behaviour?

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys. Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behaviour?

Jane has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of her relatives has the highest risk for developing the disorder?

As part of the need and effectiveness of providing time-limited therapies, brief psychodynamic therapies share the following aspects:

The basic energy source for the psyche is the:

The term psychotherapy only applies to psychoanalytic therapy.

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

It's not clear whether bullying is the cause or effect of abnormal behaviours

How do French-speaking Canadians differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of mental health problems?

Behaviour therapy and behaviour modification are the same thing.

A survey (von Ranson & Robinson, 2006) of therapists treating eating disorder clients suggested that a(n) _____________ approach may be the norm rather than the exception.

In a study on schizophrenic clients from Ontario psychiatric hospitals, Coons et al. (1957, 1970) found that:

According to the biological paradigm:

Edith makes plans to go to her favourite restaurant, even though she has an exam the next day and knows she needs to study. Which aspect of her unconscious is guiding her decision to go out to dinner?

Which viewpoint is similar to the biological perspective?

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Which term is better to describing practicing from several theoretical orientations - eclecticism or integrative? Why?

The behaviour genetic view suggests which of the following relations between genes and abnormal behaviour?

Determining the influence of being raised by disordered parents, and eliminating that influence in behaviour genetics research is accomplished by the ___________ method.

After going to a party, James explains to himself that this was more important than studying because "I needed a break from all the stress," even though he has not studied at all yet. This would be an example of

The ego operates according to the _________________ principle and uses ________________ process thinking to meet its needs.

According to the authors, which paradigm is currently most dominant when current views are used to explain abnormal behaviour?

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys. Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behaviour?

Jane has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of her relatives has the highest risk for developing the disorder?

As part of the need and effectiveness of providing time-limited therapies, brief psychodynamic therapies share the following aspects:

The basic energy source for the psyche is the:

The term psychotherapy only applies to psychoanalytic therapy.

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

It's not clear whether bullying is the cause or effect of abnormal behaviours

How do French-speaking Canadians differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of mental health problems?

Behaviour therapy and behaviour modification are the same thing.

A survey (von Ranson & Robinson, 2006) of therapists treating eating disorder clients suggested that a(n) _____________ approach may be the norm rather than the exception.

In a study on schizophrenic clients from Ontario psychiatric hospitals, Coons et al. (1957, 1970) found that:

According to the biological paradigm:

Edith makes plans to go to her favourite restaurant, even though she has an exam the next day and knows she needs to study. Which aspect of her unconscious is guiding her decision to go out to dinner?

Which viewpoint is similar to the biological perspective?

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

The ego operates according to the _ principle and uses process thinking to meet its needs.