Question 1

Which of the following is true of atypical antipsychotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They seem to be effective without inducing some of the side effects found in the more typical antipsychotic drugs 
B)  They seem to slightly improve symptoms compared to the typical psychotic drugs 
C)  They were rejected by psychiatrists because of their weak relationship to psychotic symptoms 
D)  They caused major side effects and drug companies refused to produce the drugs 
A)  They seem to be effective without inducing some of the side effects found in the more typical antipsychotic drugs 
B)  They seem to slightly improve symptoms compared to the typical psychotic drugs 
C)  They were rejected by psychiatrists because of their weak relationship to psychotic symptoms 
D)  They caused major side effects and drug companies refused to produce the drugs

Question 2

During Dora's visit to the psychologist, she is encouraged to talk freely about any subject without interruptions. What type of therapeutic approach is the psychologist most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioural 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Psychodynamic 
D)  Existential 
A)  Behavioural 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Psychodynamic 
D)  Existential

Question 3

Which of the following medications is designed to target norepinephrine and serotonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elavil 
B)  Effexor 
C)  Zoloft 
D)  Prozac 
A)  Elavil 
B)  Effexor 
C)  Zoloft 
D)  Prozac

Question 4

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural issues in treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychotherapies generally focus on the individual's way of thinking and behaving, while many cultures are collective in orientation 
B)  Traditional psychotherapies value the expression of emotions, while the restraint of emotion is valued in some cultures 
C)  Clients in psychotherapies are expected to take the initiative in communicating their concerns, while these expectations can clash with other cultural norms 
D)  Therapists have little opportunity to advance their knowledge of cross-cultural groups 
A)  Psychotherapies generally focus on the individual's way of thinking and behaving, while many cultures are collective in orientation 
B)  Traditional psychotherapies value the expression of emotions, while the restraint of emotion is valued in some cultures 
C)  Clients in psychotherapies are expected to take the initiative in communicating their concerns, while these expectations can clash with other cultural norms 
D)  Therapists have little opportunity to advance their knowledge of cross-cultural groups

Question 5

Which physician conducted extensive studies on the use of lithium, but his work went unnoticed?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Cade 
B)  Heinz Lehmann 
C)  William Hammand 
D)  Mogens Schou 
A)  John Cade 
B)  Heinz Lehmann 
C)  William Hammand 
D)  Mogens Schou

Question 6

What type of therapy focuses on identifying the reinforcements and punishments contributing to a person's maladaptive behaviours and on changing specific behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviour therapy 
B)  Cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  Rational-emotive behavioural therapy 
D)  Behavioural assessment 
A)  Behaviour therapy 
B)  Cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  Rational-emotive behavioural therapy 
D)  Behavioural assessment

Question 7

___________ emerged out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

Interperso

Question 8

Symptoms of depression can be treated with __________, ___________ or ______________.

Accepted Answer

monoamine oxidase inhibitors o

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common component of successful therapies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confrontation of negative emotions 
B)  Positive relationship with therapist 
C)  Restructuring of negative thoughts 
D)  Explanation for symptoms 
A)  Confrontation of negative emotions 
B)  Positive relationship with therapist 
C)  Restructuring of negative thoughts 
D)  Explanation for symptoms

Question 10

Lithium is a metallic element present in all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The cocoa leaf 
B)  The sea 
C)  Natural springs 
D)  Animal tissue 
A)  The cocoa leaf 
B)  The sea 
C)  Natural springs 
D)  Animal tissue

Question 11

In the prison system, the inmates are given small chips for performing desired behaviours. Inmates can exchange the chips for privileges. This is an example of which behavioural technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward system 
B)  Reinforcement system 
C)  Token economy 
D)  Behavioural economy 
A)  Reward system 
B)  Reinforcement system 
C)  Token economy 
D)  Behavioural economy

Question 12

Sally has a germ obsession. Her therapist rubs her hands in dirt and tells her she cannot wash her hands until after the session. Which of the following best describes the therapeutic technique being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modeling 
B)  In vivo exposure 
C)  Implosive therapy 
D)  Systematic desensitization 
A)  Modeling 
B)  In vivo exposure 
C)  Implosive therapy 
D)  Systematic desensitization

Question 13

According to systematic desensitization therapy, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear and anxiety responses are operantly produced and classically conditioned to remain 
B)  Fear and anxiety responses are operantly produced and operantly reinforced 
C)  Fear and anxiety responses are produced by classical conditioning and are maintained via classically conditioning 
D)  Fear and anxiety responses are produced by classical conditioning and operantly reinforced 
A)  Fear and anxiety responses are operantly produced and classically conditioned to remain 
B)  Fear and anxiety responses are operantly produced and operantly reinforced 
C)  Fear and anxiety responses are produced by classical conditioning and are maintained via classically conditioning 
D)  Fear and anxiety responses are produced by classical conditioning and operantly reinforced

Question 14

Martha has been taking her antidepressants for several weeks now. She has become concerned because she seems to have trouble falling and staying asleep. She also noticed that she has more frequent headaches. Although these things are bothersome, her depressive symptoms are not present. Martha is most likely taking which class of antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs 
B)  Tricyclics 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  GABA 
A)  SSRIs 
B)  Tricyclics 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  GABA

Which of the following is true of atypical antipsychotic drugs?

During Dora's visit to the psychologist, she is encouraged to talk freely about any subject without interruptions. What type of therapeutic approach is the psychologist most likely using?

Which of the following medications is designed to target norepinephrine and serotonin?

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural issues in treatment?

Which physician conducted extensive studies on the use of lithium, but his work went unnoticed?

What type of therapy focuses on identifying the reinforcements and punishments contributing to a person's maladaptive behaviours and on changing specific behaviours?

___________ emerged out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology.

Symptoms of depression can be treated with ____, _ or __________.

Which of the following is not a common component of successful therapies?

Lithium is a metallic element present in all of the following, except:

In the prison system, the inmates are given small chips for performing desired behaviours. Inmates can exchange the chips for privileges. This is an example of which behavioural technique?

Sally has a germ obsession. Her therapist rubs her hands in dirt and tells her she cannot wash her hands until after the session. Which of the following best describes the therapeutic technique being used?

According to systematic desensitization therapy, which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 5: Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Which of the following is true of atypical antipsychotic drugs?

During Dora's visit to the psychologist, she is encouraged to talk freely about any subject without interruptions. What type of therapeutic approach is the psychologist most likely using?

Which of the following medications is designed to target norepinephrine and serotonin?

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural issues in treatment?

Which physician conducted extensive studies on the use of lithium, but his work went unnoticed?

What type of therapy focuses on identifying the reinforcements and punishments contributing to a person's maladaptive behaviours and on changing specific behaviours?

___________ emerged out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology.

Symptoms of depression can be treated with __________, ___________ or ______________.

Which of the following is not a common component of successful therapies?

Lithium is a metallic element present in all of the following, except:

In the prison system, the inmates are given small chips for performing desired behaviours. Inmates can exchange the chips for privileges. This is an example of which behavioural technique?

Sally has a germ obsession. Her therapist rubs her hands in dirt and tells her she cannot wash her hands until after the session. Which of the following best describes the therapeutic technique being used?

According to systematic desensitization therapy, which of the following statements is true?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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Symptoms of depression can be treated with ____, _ or __________.