Question 1

The primary premise of humanistic therapy is that

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A) individuals possess the capacity to heal themselves. 
B) irrational thought results in negative consequences. 
C) the unconscious mind can affect conscious behavior. 
D) abnormal behavior can be manipulated in therapy. 
A) individuals possess the capacity to heal themselves. 
B) irrational thought results in negative consequences. 
C) the unconscious mind can affect conscious behavior. 
D) abnormal behavior can be manipulated in therapy.

Question 2

According to the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy, interpretation

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A) is the psychoanalytic term for the client's relating to the analyst in ways that reproduce or relive important relationships in the client's life. 
B) is a psychoanalytic technique that involves encouraging individuals to say aloud whatever comes to mind. 
C) is a psychoanalytic technique for interpreting a person's dreams. 
D) is a psychoanalyst's search for symbolic, hidden meanings in what the client says and does during therapy. 
A) is the psychoanalytic term for the client's relating to the analyst in ways that reproduce or relive important relationships in the client's life. 
B) is a psychoanalytic technique that involves encouraging individuals to say aloud whatever comes to mind. 
C) is a psychoanalytic technique for interpreting a person's dreams. 
D) is a psychoanalyst's search for symbolic, hidden meanings in what the client says and does during therapy.

Question 3

Taylor is a family therapist who intends to resolve a mother-child coalition that has formed in the case of her client Hannah, since Hannah's husband does not spend quality time with them.According to this information, it can be inferred that Taylor is likely to implement the _____ technique.

Accepted Answer

A) guided association 
B) desensitization 
C) structural change 
D) reattribution 
A) guided association 
B) desensitization 
C) structural change 
D) reattribution

Question 4

Luanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend.Her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, cause her depression.Luanne's therapist seems to practice _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) humanistic 
C) client-centered 
D) Beck's cognitive 
A) psychodynamic 
B) humanistic 
C) client-centered 
D) Beck's cognitive

Question 5

Describe the role of lithium in treating bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

Lithium is widely used to treat bipolar

Question 6

Adrian is a cognitive therapist.He intends to help his client Troy, who feels that he is a born loser and will continue to be a loser in the future.According to this information, which of the following cognitive therapy techniques should be implemented by Adrian?

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A) questioning the evidence 
B) examining options and alternatives 
C) examining advantages and disadvantages 
D) guided association 
A) questioning the evidence 
B) examining options and alternatives 
C) examining advantages and disadvantages 
D) guided association

Question 7

If a therapist gives an alcoholic a drink laced with a nausea-inducing drug so that she or he will become ill after drinking the alcohol, the therapist is using

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization. 
B) aversive conditioning. 
C) social-skills training. 
D) an unethical procedure. 
A) systematic desensitization. 
B) aversive conditioning. 
C) social-skills training. 
D) an unethical procedure.

Question 8

Sherice started seeing a psychotherapist because of marital problems.She is unhappy because she feels her husband does not give her enough attention.After several sessions, she is quite taken with her male therapist because he gives her undivided attention.This growing affection for the therapist is called

Accepted Answer

A) resistance. 
B) latent content. 
C) reflection. 
D) transference. 
A) resistance. 
B) latent content. 
C) reflection. 
D) transference.

Question 9

Neuroleptic drugs _____.

Accepted Answer

A) are antianxiety drugs 
B) reduce schizophrenic symptoms 
C) are also called noradrenergic antidepressants 
D) cure schizophrenia 
A) are antianxiety drugs 
B) reduce schizophrenic symptoms 
C) are also called noradrenergic antidepressants 
D) cure schizophrenia

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding the psychoanalytic technique of dream analysis?

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A) In dream analysis, every dream, including nightmares, contains a hidden, disguised unconscious wish. 
B) Dreams represent unconscious conflicts which should be excluded while practicing psychodynamic therapy. 
C) Dreams provide individuals with an outlet to express their conscious wishes and desires. 
D) In dream analysis, a psychoanalyst asks a person to say aloud whatever comes to mind. 
A) In dream analysis, every dream, including nightmares, contains a hidden, disguised unconscious wish. 
B) Dreams represent unconscious conflicts which should be excluded while practicing psychodynamic therapy. 
C) Dreams provide individuals with an outlet to express their conscious wishes and desires. 
D) In dream analysis, a psychoanalyst asks a person to say aloud whatever comes to mind.

Question 11

Validation, reframing, structural change, and detriangulation are techniques most commonly used in

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalysis. 
B) cognitive therapy. 
C) family therapy. 
D) behavioral therapy. 
A) psychoanalysis. 
B) cognitive therapy. 
C) family therapy. 
D) behavioral therapy.

Question 12

The therapeutic alliance is the relationship between the therapist and

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A) the client. 
B) the American Psychiatric Association. 
C) the local government. 
D) other professional therapists who practice in the same state. 
A) the client. 
B) the American Psychiatric Association. 
C) the local government. 
D) other professional therapists who practice in the same state.

Question 13

Jane is afraid of crowds.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique, Jane will be asked to

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A) identify self-defeating thoughts. 
B) expose her fear during group therapy. 
C) stand alone in a room. 
D) learn how to relax. 
A) identify self-defeating thoughts. 
B) expose her fear during group therapy. 
C) stand alone in a room. 
D) learn how to relax.

Question 14

Charlotte is a psychologist who believes in the following statement, "Abnormal behavior is the result of unresolved unconscious conflicts." Since she believes in this statement, it can be inferred that Charlotte practices _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) humanistic 
C) social learning 
D) biological 
A) psychodynamic 
B) humanistic 
C) social learning 
D) biological

Question 15

Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) illogical thoughts. 
B) resistance. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) the relationship between therapist and client. 
A) illogical thoughts. 
B) resistance. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) the relationship between therapist and client.

Question 16

According to Freud's psychodynamic perspective, what is the best way to gain insight into a person's core problems?

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcing the client for ignoring neurotic thoughts 
B) bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness 
C) having the client transfer fears and anxieties to the therapist 
D) helping the client to repress unpleasant memories more effectively 
A) reinforcing the client for ignoring neurotic thoughts 
B) bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness 
C) having the client transfer fears and anxieties to the therapist 
D) helping the client to repress unpleasant memories more effectively

Question 17

Which of the following is a biological intervention that involves the removal or destruction of brain tissue to improve an individual's adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A) electroconvulsive therapy 
B) psychotherapy 
C) psychoanalysis 
D) psychosurgery 
A) electroconvulsive therapy 
B) psychotherapy 
C) psychoanalysis 
D) psychosurgery

Question 18

The primary goal of behavior therapy is to

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A) uncover unconscious conflicts. 
B) gain self-awareness. 
C) reduce or eliminate maladaptive behavior. 
D) be sensitive to the cultural and contextual needs of the client. 
A) uncover unconscious conflicts. 
B) gain self-awareness. 
C) reduce or eliminate maladaptive behavior. 
D) be sensitive to the cultural and contextual needs of the client.

Question 19

In addition to providing treatment for depression, antidepressant drugs may also be an effective treatment for

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) anxiety disorders and eating disorders. 
C) dissociative amnesia. 
D) antisocial personality disorder. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) anxiety disorders and eating disorders. 
C) dissociative amnesia. 
D) antisocial personality disorder.

Question 20

Systematic desensitization involves

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A) exposing someone to a feared situation in a real or an imagined way. 
B) repeated pairings of an undesirable behavior with aversive stimuli to decrease the behavior's positive associations. 
C) a technique in which the therapist mirrors the client's own feelings back to the client. 
D) using a gradual build-up of self-reflective speech. 
A) exposing someone to a feared situation in a real or an imagined way. 
B) repeated pairings of an undesirable behavior with aversive stimuli to decrease the behavior's positive associations. 
C) a technique in which the therapist mirrors the client's own feelings back to the client. 
D) using a gradual build-up of self-reflective speech.

The primary premise of humanistic therapy is that

According to the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy, interpretation

Taylor is a family therapist who intends to resolve a mother-child coalition that has formed in the case of her client Hannah, since Hannah's husband does not spend quality time with them.According to this information, it can be inferred that Taylor is likely to implement the _____ technique.

Luanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend.Her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, cause her depression.Luanne's therapist seems to practice _____ therapy.

Describe the role of lithium in treating bipolar disorder.

Adrian is a cognitive therapist.He intends to help his client Troy, who feels that he is a born loser and will continue to be a loser in the future.According to this information, which of the following cognitive therapy techniques should be implemented by Adrian?

If a therapist gives an alcoholic a drink laced with a nausea-inducing drug so that she or he will become ill after drinking the alcohol, the therapist is using

Neuroleptic drugs _____.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the psychoanalytic technique of dream analysis?

Validation, reframing, structural change, and detriangulation are techniques most commonly used in

The therapeutic alliance is the relationship between the therapist and

Jane is afraid of crowds.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique, Jane will be asked to

Charlotte is a psychologist who believes in the following statement, "Abnormal behavior is the result of unresolved unconscious conflicts." Since she believes in this statement, it can be inferred that Charlotte practices _____ therapy.

Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on

According to Freud's psychodynamic perspective, what is the best way to gain insight into a person's core problems?

Which of the following is a biological intervention that involves the removal or destruction of brain tissue to improve an individual's adjustment?

The primary goal of behavior therapy is to

In addition to providing treatment for depression, antidepressant drugs may also be an effective treatment for

Systematic desensitization involves

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Exam 13: Therapies

The primary premise of humanistic therapy is that

According to the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy, interpretation

Taylor is a family therapist who intends to resolve a mother-child coalition that has formed in the case of her client Hannah, since Hannah's husband does not spend quality time with them.According to this information, it can be inferred that Taylor is likely to implement the _____ technique.

Luanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend.Her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, cause her depression.Luanne's therapist seems to practice _____ therapy.

Describe the role of lithium in treating bipolar disorder.

Adrian is a cognitive therapist.He intends to help his client Troy, who feels that he is a born loser and will continue to be a loser in the future.According to this information, which of the following cognitive therapy techniques should be implemented by Adrian?

If a therapist gives an alcoholic a drink laced with a nausea-inducing drug so that she or he will become ill after drinking the alcohol, the therapist is using

Neuroleptic drugs _____.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the psychoanalytic technique of dream analysis?

Validation, reframing, structural change, and detriangulation are techniques most commonly used in

The therapeutic alliance is the relationship between the therapist and

Jane is afraid of crowds.If her therapist uses systematic desensitization technique, Jane will be asked to

Charlotte is a psychologist who believes in the following statement, "Abnormal behavior is the result of unresolved unconscious conflicts." Since she believes in this statement, it can be inferred that Charlotte practices _____ therapy.

Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on

According to Freud's psychodynamic perspective, what is the best way to gain insight into a person's core problems?

Which of the following is a biological intervention that involves the removal or destruction of brain tissue to improve an individual's adjustment?

The primary goal of behavior therapy is to

In addition to providing treatment for depression, antidepressant drugs may also be an effective treatment for

Systematic desensitization involves

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Health Psychology

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