Question 1

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Behaviourists advocate that:

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormal behaviour arises from discussions of abnormal behaviour 
B) Abnormal behaviour is learned. 
C) Insight is important in changing behaviour 
D) Defences are associated with resolving anxiety 
A) Abnormal behaviour arises from discussions of abnormal behaviour 
B) Abnormal behaviour is learned. 
C) Insight is important in changing behaviour 
D) Defences are associated with resolving anxiety

Question 4

Research has demonstrated the use of linkage analysis. Zai and colleagues (2005)in Toronto found an association between obsessive-compulsive disorder and a _______ gene.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) norepinephrine 
D) GABA 
A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) norepinephrine 
D) GABA

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour genetics 
B) molecular genetics 
C) biogenetics 
D) biochemistry 
A) behaviour genetics 
B) molecular genetics 
C) biogenetics 
D) biochemistry

Question 6

According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers to mental health of visible minorities immigrating to St. John's, Newfoundland include:

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of family and social support; unemployment and low socio-economic status 
B) Inability to speak English fluently; racial and ethnic inequality and discrimination 
C) Lack of accessible mental health services; inability to speaking English fluently 
D) Lack of freedom to practice cultural traditions; lack of accessible mental health services 
A) Lack of family and social support; unemployment and low socio-economic status 
B) Inability to speak English fluently; racial and ethnic inequality and discrimination 
C) Lack of accessible mental health services; inability to speaking English fluently 
D) Lack of freedom to practice cultural traditions; lack of accessible mental health services

Question 7

. What was the primary factor contributing to Canadian prima ballerina Karen Kain's depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Injuries 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Perfectionistic standards 
D) Performance anxiety 
A) Injuries 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Perfectionistic standards 
D) Performance anxiety

Question 8

Joan tends to see everything on the 'bright side.' That is, she rarely feels that negative events occur to her. According to the cognitive perspective, Joan's tendency to see things positively represents her

Accepted Answer

A) schema. 
B) discriminative stimulus. 
C) fixation. 
D) conditioned response. 
A) schema. 
B) discriminative stimulus. 
C) fixation. 
D) conditioned response.

Question 9

A major emphasis of client-centered therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A) Emphasizing self-actualization 
B) Unconditional positive regard 
C)  Improving awareness of one's own behaviour 
D) All of the above 
A) Emphasizing self-actualization 
B) Unconditional positive regard 
C)  Improving awareness of one's own behaviour 
D) All of the above

Question 10

The relationship between people and the environment is:

Accepted Answer

A) Simple - the environment influences people 
B) Simple - people influence the environment 
C) Complicated - people can both influence and be influenced by the environment 
D) Impossible to predict - there are too many possible influences on the relationship between people and the environment 
A) Simple - the environment influences people 
B) Simple - people influence the environment 
C) Complicated - people can both influence and be influenced by the environment 
D) Impossible to predict - there are too many possible influences on the relationship between people and the environment

Question 11

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 12

In making general comments about cultures that could help clinicians be more cognizant of cultural differences, what must one be aware of to avoid stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A) In order to offer the best mental health services possible, clinicians must learn the stereotypes relevant to the culture. 
B) That individuals within a culture can be as different from each other as they are from another culture. 
C) That stereotyping is a common occurrence and that it is only negative when people hold negative stereotypes. 
D) None of the above. 
A) In order to offer the best mental health services possible, clinicians must learn the stereotypes relevant to the culture. 
B) That individuals within a culture can be as different from each other as they are from another culture. 
C) That stereotyping is a common occurrence and that it is only negative when people hold negative stereotypes. 
D) None of the above.

Question 13

The biological paradigm adopts the stance that mental illness is the result of a disturbance of a biological process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following scenarios is a potential consequence of adopting a paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A) A cognitive therapist conducts a thorough intake before determining a client's diagnosis 
B) A humanistic therapist recommends that a client see a medical doctor to rule out a physical cause of their mental health issue 
C) A behavioural therapist determines that a client's depression is due to a lack of reinforcement from the environment 
D) A psychodynamic therapist asks a client to keep a symptom log to gain a better understanding of the problem 
A) A cognitive therapist conducts a thorough intake before determining a client's diagnosis 
B) A humanistic therapist recommends that a client see a medical doctor to rule out a physical cause of their mental health issue 
C) A behavioural therapist determines that a client's depression is due to a lack of reinforcement from the environment 
D) A psychodynamic therapist asks a client to keep a symptom log to gain a better understanding of the problem

Question 16

Research on genetic linkage typically assumes

Accepted Answer

A) genetic contributions only. 
B) environmental contributions only. 
C) gene-environment interaction. 
D) research is unclear about the contributions to genetic linkage. 
A) genetic contributions only. 
B) environmental contributions only. 
C) gene-environment interaction. 
D) research is unclear about the contributions to genetic linkage.

Question 17

At his place of employment, Bob treats his boss, John, the same way he treats his friends and family, even though Bob hates John. This is an illustration of:

Accepted Answer

A) Projection 
B) Displacement 
C) Reaction formation 
D) Sublimation 
A) Projection 
B) Displacement 
C) Reaction formation 
D) Sublimation

Question 18

Which of the following is another term for an index case?

Accepted Answer

A) Genotype 
B) Phenotype 
C) Proband 
D) Zygote 
A) Genotype 
B) Phenotype 
C) Proband 
D) Zygote

Question 19

Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura is well-known for his studies on:

Accepted Answer

A) Modelling 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Self-regulation 
D) All of the above 
A) Modelling 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Self-regulation 
D) All of the above

Question 20

A humanistic therapist doesn't focus on how psychological problems develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

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?

Behaviourists advocate that:

Research has demonstrated the use of linkage analysis. Zai and colleagues (2005)in Toronto found an association between obsessive-compulsive disorder and a _______ gene.

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

According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers to mental health of visible minorities immigrating to St. John's, Newfoundland include:

. What was the primary factor contributing to Canadian prima ballerina Karen Kain's depression?

Joan tends to see everything on the 'bright side.' That is, she rarely feels that negative events occur to her. According to the cognitive perspective, Joan's tendency to see things positively represents her

A major emphasis of client-centered therapy is:

The relationship between people and the environment is:

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

In making general comments about cultures that could help clinicians be more cognizant of cultural differences, what must one be aware of to avoid stereotyping?

The biological paradigm adopts the stance that mental illness is the result of a disturbance of a biological process.

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

Which of the following scenarios is a potential consequence of adopting a paradigm?

Research on genetic linkage typically assumes

At his place of employment, Bob treats his boss, John, the same way he treats his friends and family, even though Bob hates John. This is an illustration of:

Which of the following is another term for an index case?

Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura is well-known for his studies on:

A humanistic therapist doesn't focus on how psychological problems develop.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.

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?

Behaviourists advocate that:

Research has demonstrated the use of linkage analysis. Zai and colleagues (2005)in Toronto found an association between obsessive-compulsive disorder and a _______ gene.

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

According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers to mental health of visible minorities immigrating to St. John's, Newfoundland include:

. What was the primary factor contributing to Canadian prima ballerina Karen Kain's depression?

Joan tends to see everything on the 'bright side.' That is, she rarely feels that negative events occur to her. According to the cognitive perspective, Joan's tendency to see things positively represents her

A major emphasis of client-centered therapy is:

The relationship between people and the environment is:

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

In making general comments about cultures that could help clinicians be more cognizant of cultural differences, what must one be aware of to avoid stereotyping?

The biological paradigm adopts the stance that mental illness is the result of a disturbance of a biological process.

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

Which of the following scenarios is a potential consequence of adopting a paradigm?

Research on genetic linkage typically assumes

At his place of employment, Bob treats his boss, John, the same way he treats his friends and family, even though Bob hates John. This is an illustration of:

Which of the following is another term for an index case?

Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura is well-known for his studies on:

A humanistic therapist doesn't focus on how psychological problems develop.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters