Question 1

Roberto is a clinical psychologist residing in California.Which of the following is most likely true of Roberto?

Accepted Answer

A) He has prescription privileges. 
B) He has completed training to become a medical doctor. 
C) He administers psychotherapy to his patients. 
D) He focuses on the effects of drug therapies on disorders. 
A) He has prescription privileges. 
B) He has completed training to become a medical doctor. 
C) He administers psychotherapy to his patients. 
D) He focuses on the effects of drug therapies on disorders.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of psychodynamic therapies?

Accepted Answer

A) They typically focus on the conscious mind and ignore the unconscious mind of the individual. 
B) They ensure that individuals with problems suppress their unpleasant memories. 
C) They focus on the role of early childhood experiences in the development of an individual's problems. 
D) They require minimal interpretation by the therapist. 
A) They typically focus on the conscious mind and ignore the unconscious mind of the individual. 
B) They ensure that individuals with problems suppress their unpleasant memories. 
C) They focus on the role of early childhood experiences in the development of an individual's problems. 
D) They require minimal interpretation by the therapist.

Question 3

Humanistic therapies have become the standard treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the least used biological intervention for patients with severe psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) deep brain stimulation 
C) psychosurgery 
D) drug therapy 
A) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) deep brain stimulation 
C) psychosurgery 
D) drug therapy

Question 5

Discuss the role of a therapist in obtaining effective therapeutic outcomes.
Numerous studies have shown that the therapist rather than the type of therapy practiced contributes to effective therapeutic outcomes.Hence,therapists with a high level of expertise not only possess a great deal of knowledge,but are also eager to learn more,are better able to monitor the client's progress,and to make the required changes.In addition to the therapist's expertise,the therapist's style and personality can also influence therapeutic outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nate is a humanistic psychologist.He believes that helping clients identify their feelings leads to a speedy recovery.When his clients recall incidents that trouble them,he conveys their feelings back to them and confirms if he has understood their feelings correctly.Which of the following techniques is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) validation 
B) reframing 
C) reflective speech 
D) cognitive restructuring 
A) validation 
B) reframing 
C) reflective speech 
D) cognitive restructuring

Question 7

Who may benefit the most from electroconvulsive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Alan,who has obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B) Frederic,who has generalized anxiety disorder 
C) Brad,who is contemplating suicide 
D) Byron,who suffers from panic attacks 
A) Alan,who has obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B) Frederic,who has generalized anxiety disorder 
C) Brad,who is contemplating suicide 
D) Byron,who suffers from panic attacks

Question 8

In the context of drug therapy,_____ are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants because they are thought to be effective with the fewest side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
B) monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors 
C) noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs) 
D) tricyclics 
A) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
B) monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors 
C) noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs) 
D) tricyclics

Question 9

Janet's psychiatrist prescribes benzodiazepines to treat her anxiety disorder.Janet is worried that she will develop an addiction to the drug.Her psychiatrist tells her that her concerns are valid and suggests an alternative that poses a lesser risk of addiction.In this case,the alternative drugs prescribed by the psychiatrist are most likely to be

Accepted Answer

A) tricyclics. 
B) beta blockers. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
D) neuroleptics. 
A) tricyclics. 
B) beta blockers. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
D) neuroleptics.

Question 10

Therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the professional and the paraprofessional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Dr.Houltin is a therapist who believes that it is important for clients to share information and provide feedback to each other.According to this information,it can be inferred that Dr.Houltin practices _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) group 
C) reflective speech 
D) cultural 
A) psychodynamic 
B) group 
C) reflective speech 
D) cultural

Question 12

Clients in cognitive therapies are most likely to gain insight about

Accepted Answer

A) their past experiences. 
B) the automatic thoughts that underlie their problems. 
C) the factors that underlie their behavioral problems. 
D) their childhood experiences. 
A) their past experiences. 
B) the automatic thoughts that underlie their problems. 
C) the factors that underlie their behavioral problems. 
D) their childhood experiences.

Question 13

Dreams contain information that is common for all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jane has hydrophobia-an irrational fear of water.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique to treat her phobia,which of the following is most likely to be part of her therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying unconscious motives 
B) experiencing unconditional positive regard 
C) narrating dreams 
D) learning relaxation techniques 
A) identifying unconscious motives 
B) experiencing unconditional positive regard 
C) narrating dreams 
D) learning relaxation techniques

Question 15

Chaz has been on antipsychotic medication for several weeks now.As a consequence,he will experience the side effect of

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue. 
B) loss of weight. 
C) involuntary muscle movement. 
D) excessive sleep. 
A) fatigue. 
B) loss of weight. 
C) involuntary muscle movement. 
D) excessive sleep.

Question 16

Matilda takes benzodiazepines as she suffers from anxiety disorder.As a side effect of taking benzodiazepines,Matilda is most likely to face a risk of

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) weight gain. 
C) thyroid gland complications. 
D) addiction. 
A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) weight gain. 
C) thyroid gland complications. 
D) addiction.

Question 17

In the context of family therapy,getting the family to acknowledge that the problem is a family problem and not just the problem of one individual is known as

Accepted Answer

A) validation. 
B) reframing. 
C) structural change. 
D) detriangulation. 
A) validation. 
B) reframing. 
C) structural change. 
D) detriangulation.

Question 18

According to Freud,transference is a necessary part of the psychoanalytic relationship,as it

Accepted Answer

A) models the way that individuals relate to important people in their lives. 
B) teaches the client to associate deep relaxation with increasingly intense anxiety-producing situations. 
C) teaches individuals to modify their own behavior. 
D) allows the therapist to mirror the client's own feelings back to the client. 
A) models the way that individuals relate to important people in their lives. 
B) teaches the client to associate deep relaxation with increasingly intense anxiety-producing situations. 
C) teaches individuals to modify their own behavior. 
D) allows the therapist to mirror the client's own feelings back to the client.

Question 19

Sarah visits Eva,her therapist,to share her grief regarding the loss of her son in a drunk-driving accident.During this process,Eva mirrors Sarah's feelings with respect to this incident.According to the humanistic perspective,it can be inferred that Eva is implementing the technique of

Accepted Answer

A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) reflective speech. 
C) validation. 
D) catharsis. 
A) unconditional positive regard. 
B) reflective speech. 
C) validation. 
D) catharsis.

Question 20

Felicia has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Her doctor has prescribed neuroleptics as part of her treatment.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience

Accepted Answer

A) insomnia 
B) toxicity 
C) metabolic syndrome 
D) tardive dyskinesia 
A) insomnia 
B) toxicity 
C) metabolic syndrome 
D) tardive dyskinesia

Roberto is a clinical psychologist residing in California.Which of the following is most likely true of Roberto?

Which of the following statements is true of psychodynamic therapies?

Humanistic therapies have become the standard treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Which of the following is the least used biological intervention for patients with severe psychological disorders?

Who may benefit the most from electroconvulsive therapy?

In the context of drug therapy,_____ are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants because they are thought to be effective with the fewest side effects.

Therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the professional and the paraprofessional.

Dr.Houltin is a therapist who believes that it is important for clients to share information and provide feedback to each other.According to this information,it can be inferred that Dr.Houltin practices _____ therapy.

Clients in cognitive therapies are most likely to gain insight about

Dreams contain information that is common for all individuals.

Jane has hydrophobia-an irrational fear of water.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique to treat her phobia,which of the following is most likely to be part of her therapy?

Chaz has been on antipsychotic medication for several weeks now.As a consequence,he will experience the side effect of

Matilda takes benzodiazepines as she suffers from anxiety disorder.As a side effect of taking benzodiazepines,Matilda is most likely to face a risk of

In the context of family therapy,getting the family to acknowledge that the problem is a family problem and not just the problem of one individual is known as

According to Freud,transference is a necessary part of the psychoanalytic relationship,as it

Sarah visits Eva,her therapist,to share her grief regarding the loss of her son in a drunk-driving accident.During this process,Eva mirrors Sarah's feelings with respect to this incident.According to the humanistic perspective,it can be inferred that Eva is implementing the technique of

Felicia has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Her doctor has prescribed neuroleptics as part of her treatment.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience

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Roberto is a clinical psychologist residing in California.Which of the following is most likely true of Roberto?

Which of the following statements is true of psychodynamic therapies?

Humanistic therapies have become the standard treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Which of the following is the least used biological intervention for patients with severe psychological disorders?

Who may benefit the most from electroconvulsive therapy?

In the context of drug therapy,_____ are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants because they are thought to be effective with the fewest side effects.

Therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the professional and the paraprofessional.

Dr.Houltin is a therapist who believes that it is important for clients to share information and provide feedback to each other.According to this information,it can be inferred that Dr.Houltin practices _____ therapy.

Clients in cognitive therapies are most likely to gain insight about

Dreams contain information that is common for all individuals.

Jane has hydrophobia-an irrational fear of water.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique to treat her phobia,which of the following is most likely to be part of her therapy?

Chaz has been on antipsychotic medication for several weeks now.As a consequence,he will experience the side effect of

Matilda takes benzodiazepines as she suffers from anxiety disorder.As a side effect of taking benzodiazepines,Matilda is most likely to face a risk of

In the context of family therapy,getting the family to acknowledge that the problem is a family problem and not just the problem of one individual is known as

According to Freud,transference is a necessary part of the psychoanalytic relationship,as it

Sarah visits Eva,her therapist,to share her grief regarding the loss of her son in a drunk-driving accident.During this process,Eva mirrors Sarah's feelings with respect to this incident.According to the humanistic perspective,it can be inferred that Eva is implementing the technique of

Felicia has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Her doctor has prescribed neuroleptics as part of her treatment.As a side effect of taking neuroleptics,Felicia will most likely experience

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Health Psychology

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