Question 1

Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________....

Question 2

_________________________ medications have become the drugs of choice for treating depression.

Accepted Answer

Serotonin-

Question 3

What is a characteristic symptom of a phobia?

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable fear of a specific object 
B) ability to function normally despite a fear 
C) recognition that a fear is reasonable 
D) avoidance of a feared object 
A) reasonable fear of a specific object 
B) ability to function normally despite a fear 
C) recognition that a fear is reasonable 
D) avoidance of a feared object

Question 4

____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin...

Question 5

Define schizophrenia and describe five symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Answers should include the following inf

Question 6

A malfunction in the release of a neurotransmitter indicates that the individual will likely have ____.

Accepted Answer

A) abnormal thinking or feeling behaviors 
B) major bipolar disorders 
C) neuron loss and brain atrophy 
D) dysfunction of the heart rate and breathing 
A) abnormal thinking or feeling behaviors 
B) major bipolar disorders 
C) neuron loss and brain atrophy 
D) dysfunction of the heart rate and breathing

Question 7

The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent higher than in men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The worldwide rate of depression among women...

Question 8

Bipolar disorder is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) more commonly seen in men 
B) not treatable 
C) commonly referred to as dysthymia 
D) marked by depression and states of acute irritability 
A) more commonly seen in men 
B) not treatable 
C) commonly referred to as dysthymia 
D) marked by depression and states of acute irritability

Question 9

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Social and communication impairment

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 10

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 11

Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.

Accepted Answer

A) axon 
B) dendrite 
C) neuron 
D) glia 
A) axon 
B) dendrite 
C) neuron 
D) glia

Question 12

____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the most prevalent type of...

Question 13

Compare and contrast the symptoms and features of three types of anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include any of the following

Question 14

Which statement best describes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A) ADHD looks the same in adults as it does in children. 
B) ADHD can effectively be treated with psychological therapies. 
C) ADHD is usually outgrown by age 18. 
D) ADHD can be treated with stimulants. 
A) ADHD looks the same in adults as it does in children. 
B) ADHD can effectively be treated with psychological therapies. 
C) ADHD is usually outgrown by age 18. 
D) ADHD can be treated with stimulants.

Question 15

What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights?

Accepted Answer

A) an SSRI 
B) a psychiatric drug 
C) interpersonal therapy 
D) behavioral therapy 
A) an SSRI 
B) a psychiatric drug 
C) interpersonal therapy 
D) behavioral therapy

Question 16

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Technique that emphasizes substituting desirable responses for undesirable ones

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 17

The most common goal of psychotherapy is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate all anxiety disorders 
B) introduce the patient to alternative mood-mind products 
C) relive past events 
D) improve quality of life 
A) eliminate all anxiety disorders 
B) introduce the patient to alternative mood-mind products 
C) relive past events 
D) improve quality of life

Question 18

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Techniques used to develop communication skills and relationships

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 19

The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens...

Question 20

____________________ is the best treatment for relieving phobias.

Accepted Answer

Systematic

Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.

_________________________ medications have become the drugs of choice for treating depression.

What is a characteristic symptom of a phobia?

____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin levels.

Define schizophrenia and describe five symptoms.

A malfunction in the release of a neurotransmitter indicates that the individual will likely have ____.

The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent higher than in men.

Bipolar disorder is ____.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Social and communication impairment

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences

Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.

____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.

Compare and contrast the symptoms and features of three types of anxiety disorder.

Which statement best describes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Technique that emphasizes substituting desirable responses for undesirable ones

The most common goal of psychotherapy is to ____.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Techniques used to develop communication skills and relationships

The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.

____________________ is the best treatment for relieving phobias.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

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Exam 3: Caring for Your Mind

Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.

_________________________ medications have become the drugs of choice for treating depression.

What is a characteristic symptom of a phobia?

____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin levels.

Define schizophrenia and describe five symptoms.

A malfunction in the release of a neurotransmitter indicates that the individual will likely have ____.

The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent higher than in men.

Bipolar disorder is ____.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Social and communication impairment

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences

Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.

____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.

Compare and contrast the symptoms and features of three types of anxiety disorder.

Which statement best describes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Technique that emphasizes substituting desirable responses for undesirable ones

The most common goal of psychotherapy is to ____.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Techniques used to develop communication skills and relationships

The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.

____________________ is the best treatment for relieving phobias.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters