Deck 15: Therapy

Question 1

Dr.Kim says, "If we are going to resolve a person's problem with depression, we need to use the principles of learning to create more adaptive ways of acting.Dr.Kim probably practices a type of:

A)consciousness therapy
B)behavioral therapy
C)insight therapy
D)biomedical therapy

Answer 1

behavioral therapy

Question 2

Thorazine (chlorpromazine) works by:

A)speeding up the use of dopamine within the brain
B)blocking or slowing down the use of serotonin within the brain
C)increasing the amount of norepinephrine that is produced by the brain
D)blocking or slowing down the use of dopamine within the brain

Answer 2

blocking or slowing down the use of dopamine within the brain

Question 3

Biologically based treatments for reducing or eliminating the symptoms of psychological disorders are known as:

A)consciousness therapies
B)behavioral therapies
C)insight therapies
D)biomedical therapies

Answer 3

biomedical therapies

Question 4

Which general category of therapy places an emphasis on exploring a person's thought processes to solve psychological problems?

A)consciousness therapies
B)behavioral therapies
C)insight therapies
D)biomedical therapies

Question 5

Chlorpromazine blocks the use of dopamine in the brain; this means it is a dopamine:

A)agonist
B)antagonist
C)generator
D)antigenerator

Question 6

Dr.Suvok says, "If we are going to resolve a person's problem with depression, we have to make the person aware of the thought processes behind the problem.Dr.Suvok probably practices a type of:

A)consciousness therapy
B)behavioral therapy
C)insight therapy
D)biomedical therapy

Question 7

Drugs that are used to reduce the severity of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia are called:

A)antipsychotic drugs
B)antidepressant drugs
C)antianxiety drugs
D)antineurotic drugs

Question 8

Dr.Kess says, "If we are going to resolve a person's problem with depression, we have to treat the physiological problems causing the depression.Dr.Kess probably practices a type of:

A)consciousness therapy
B)behavioral therapy
C)insight therapy
D)biomedical therapy

Question 9

The basic aim of behavioral therapies is to:

A)treat the body itself to solve psychological problems
B)alter associations through the use of cognitive techniques
C)use the basic principles of learning to solve psychological problems
D)make a person aware of the thought processes behind a psychological problem

Question 10

Which of the following individuals was the first to suggest that psychological disorders could be treated in the same way as physical illnesses in the body?

A)Wilhelm Wundt
B)Sigmund Freud
C)Carl Rogers
D)Hippocrates

Question 11

Which of the following drugs acts to block or slow down the use of dopamine within the brain?

A)Prozac
B)chlorpromazine
C)benzodiazepines
D)lithium carbonate

Question 12

Which general category of therapy places an emphasis on using the basic principles of learning to solve psychological problems?

A)consciousness therapies
B)behavioral therapies
C)insight therapies
D)biomedical therapies

Question 13

Antipsychotic drugs are used to:

A)reduce the severity of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B)treat manic states and depression
C)reduce the severity of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia
D)reduce tension in patients with anxiety disorders

Question 14

Which general category of therapy places an emphasis on treating the body itself to solve psychological problems?

A)consciousness therapies
B)behavioral therapies
C)insight therapies
D)biomedical therapies

Question 15

One drug that is often used to treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia is:

A)fluoxetine
B)chlorpromazine
C)benzodiazepines
D)lithium carbonate

Question 16

The basic aim of biomedical therapies is to:

A)treat the body itself to solve psychological problems
B)alter associations through the use of cognitive techniques
C)use the basic principles of learning to solve psychological problems
D)make a person aware of the thought processes behind a psychological problem

Question 17

Chlorpromazine is a dopamine antagonist.This means it:

A)blocks the use of dopamine in the brain
B)enhances the use of dopamine in the brain
C)prevents the re-uptake of dopamine in the brain
D)speeds-up the production of dopamine in the brain

Question 18

The basic aim of insight therapies is to:

A)treat the body itself to solve psychological problems
B)alter behavior through the use of operant techniques
C)use the basic principles of learning to solve psychological problems
D)make a person aware of the thought processes behind a psychological problem

Question 19

Chlorpromazine, often sold under the brand name Thorazine, is used to treat:

A)the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B)anxiety disorders
C)the positive symptoms of schizophrenia
D)bipolar disorder

Question 20

The suggestion that psychological disorders could be treated in the same way as physical illnesses in the body was proposed:

A)at the turn of the century by Sigmund Freud
B)over 2,000 years ago by Hippocrates
C)for the first time only 50 years ago
D)over 10,000 years ago by Greek philosophers

Question 21

One serious side-effect of Chlorpromazine is involuntary movements of the tongue, jaw, mouth, and face, a possibly permanent condition.This condition is called:

A)general paresis
B)phlebotomy
C)tardive dyskinesia
D)echopraxia

Question 22

Some potential side effects of Thorazine (chlorpromazine) are:

A)agitation, difficulty sleeping, and reduced sexual desire
B)drowsiness, impaired motor coordination, and possible psychological dependence
C)drowsiness, blurry vision, and tardive dyskinesia
D)confusion and memory loss

Question 23

Ariana has been experiencing mental confusion, hallucinations, and delusions.Her parents schedule an appointment with a therapist to find out if there is something she can take to reduce her symptoms.In this case, the doctor will most likely prescribe:

A)fluoxetine
B)benzodiazepines
C)lithium carbonate
D)chlorpromazine

Question 24

One class of drugs that is frequently used to treat depression is:

A)tricyclics
B)lithium salts
C)benzodiazepines
D)neuromodulators

Question 25

Which drug used to treat schizophrenia effects both dopamine and serotonin?

A)chlorpromazine
B)lithium
C)benzodiazepine
D)clozapine

Question 26

Miranda has been taking a drug to control a psychological disorder.Some of the side effects that she has been experiencing include drowsiness, blurred vision, and tardive dyskinesia.In this case, it is likely that Miranda is being treated for:

A)negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B)positive symptoms of schizophrenia
C)bipolar disorder
D)an anxiety disorder

Question 27

Which of the following drugs is NOT used to treat schizophrenia?

A)chlorpromazine
B)risperidone
C)thorazine
D)clozapine

Question 28

Which neurotransmitter has recently become a focus of research because it may play a role in schizophrenia?

A)endorphin
B)respirine
C)norepinephrine
D)glutamate

Question 29

Which drug used to treat schizophrenia effects both dopamine and serotonin?

A)chlorpromazine
B)lithium
C)benzodiazepine
D)risperidone

Question 30

Which type of drug works by slowing the reuptake of norepinephrine?

A)clozapine
B)lithium
C)benzodiazepines
D)tricyclics

Question 31

Antidepressant drugs are used to:

A)reduce the severity of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia
B)treat mood disorders
C)reduce the severity of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
D)reduce tension in patients with anxiety disorders

Question 32

One serious side effect of Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is tardive dyskinesia, which produces:

A)hallucinations and delusions
B)confusion and severe loss of memory
C)disabling, involuntary movements of the tongue, jaw, mouth, and face
D)a reduced ability to plan and coordinate activities

Question 33

Unlike chlorpromazine, clozapine and risperidone do not produce the side effect known as:

A)general paresis
B)phlebotomy
C)tardive dyskenesia
D)echopraxia

Question 34

Wynne has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed tricyclics to help reduce the severity of Wynne's symptoms.In this case, Wynne most likely has:

A)schizophrenia
B)bipolar disorder
C)depression
D)an anxiety disorder

Question 35

Tricyclics are used to treat:

A)schizophrenia
B)anxiety disorders
C)bipolar disorder
D)depression

Question 36

Nat has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed resperidone to help reduce the severity of Nat's symptoms.In this case, Nat most likely has:

A)negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B)bipolar disorder
C)positive symptoms of schizophrenia
D)an anxiety disorder

Question 37

The antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia:

A)work almost exclusively on the negative symptoms of the disorder
B)work almost exclusively on the positive symptoms of the disorder
C)reduce both the positive and negative symptoms of the disorder
D)reduce the positive symptoms of the disorder but increase the negative symptoms

Question 38

Clozaril (clozapine) works by:

A)affecting a number of neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin
B)regulating the amount of dopamine within the brain
C)regulating the amount of norepinephrine within the brain
D)altering the levels of tricyclics in the brain

Question 39

Felipe has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed chlorpromazine to help reduce the severity of Felipe's symptoms.In this case, Felipe most likely has:

A)negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B)positive symptoms of schizophrenia
C)bipolar disorder
D)an anxiety disorder

Question 40

A woman has a psychological disorder and is being treated using clozapine.She most likely suffers:

A)bipolar disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)depression

Question 41

Tyne has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed lithium carbonate to help reduce the severity of Tyne's symptoms.In this case, Tyne most likely has:

A)schizophrenia
B)depression
C)an anxiety disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 42

Sustained use of antidepressants can:

A)successfully control depression in over 50% of all depressed patients
B)successfully control depression in nearly 95% of all depressed patients
C)successfully prevent the onset of depression
D)eventually lead to psychological and physiological dependency on the drugs

Question 43

Bipolar disorders are usually treated using:

A)fluoxetine
B)chlorpromazine
C)lithium carbonate
D)clozapine

Question 44

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used in the treatment of:

A)bipolar disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)dissociative disorder
D)depression

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential side effects of Prozac (fluoxetine)?

A)reduced sexual desire
B)tardive dyskinesia
C)agitation
D)difficulty sleeping

Question 46

Prozac works by slowing:

A)the reuptake of dopamine
B)the reuptake of norepinephrine
C)the production of norepinephrine
D)the reuptake of serotonin

Question 47

Some potential side effects of Prozac (fluoxetine) are:

A)drowsiness, blurry vision, and tardive dyskinesia
B)agitation, difficulty sleeping, and reduced sexual desire
C)drowsiness, impaired motor coordination, and possible psychological dependence
D)violence and suicidal tendencies

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?

A)Zoloft
B)Prozac
C)Clozapine
D)Paxil

Question 49

Crystal has had several episodes of severe depression, but for the past week, she has been euphoric and hyperactive and she hasn't slept for the past 4 nights.Her family is concerned, and they have brought her to a mental health clinic for treatment.If the doctor who sees Crystal prescribes medication to reduce her current symptoms, the medication that will most likely be prescribed is:

A)fluoxetine
B)lithium carbonate
C)benzodiazepines
D)chlorpromazine

Question 50

Gil has been feeling worthless and unmotivated since he lost his job six months ago.He schedules an appointment with his doctor to find out if there is some physical problem that is causing his symptoms.His doctor tells Gil that he has a psychological disorder that should respond well to medication.The doctor will most likely treat Gil's symptoms by prescribing:

A)fluoxetine
B)benzodiazepines
C)lithium carbonate
D)chlorpromazine

Question 51

Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft are all types of:

A)tranquilizers
B)antidepressants
C)barbiturates
D)antipsychotics

Question 52

The most commonly prescribed antidepressants act on the neurotransmitter:

A)serotonin
B)glutamate
C)dopamine
D)respirine

Question 53

Lithium carbonate is most frequently used to treat:

A)bipolar disorder
B)depression
C)schizophrenia
D)anxiety disorders

Question 54

Which of the following is one of the potential side effects of Prozac (fluoxetine)?

A)reduced sexual desire
B)tardive dyskinesia
C)blurry vision
D)hallucinations

Question 55

Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft are all used to treat:

A)bipolar disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)dissociative disorder
D)depression

Question 56

Paxil works by slowing:

A)the reuptake of dopamine
B)the reuptake of norepinephrine
C)the production of norepinephrine
D)the reuptake of serotonin

Question 57

Lithium carbonate is most frequently used to treat:

A)bipolar disorder
B)depression
C)schizophrenia
D)all of these choices

Question 58

Omar has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed fluoxetine to help reduce the severity of Omar's symptoms.In this case, Omar most likely has:

A)schizophrenia
B)depression
C)bipolar disorder
D)conversion disorder

Question 59

Valentine has been taking a drug to control a psychological disorder.Some of the side effects that she has been experiencing include agitation, difficulty sleeping, and reduced sexual desire.In this case, it is likely that Valentine is being treated for:

A)schizophrenia
B)bipolar disorder
C)depression
D)an anxiety disorder

Question 60

Zoloft works by slowing:

A)the reuptake of dopamine
B)the reuptake of norepinephrine
C)the production of norepinephrine
D)the reuptake of serotonin

Question 61

One class of drugs that is frequently used to treat anxiety disorders is:

A)tricyclics
B)lithium salts
C)benzodiazepines
D)neuromodulators

Question 62

Which antianxiety drug may not produce the same degree of dependency as Zoloft or Xanax?

A)lithium salts
B)busipron
C)tricyclics
D)neuromodulators

Question 63

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is used:

A)as a first step in treating severe psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia
B)as a last resort, when drugs and other therapies have failed
C)as a first step in alleviating the symptoms of severe depression
D)after psychosurgery has been completed

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of benzodiazepines?

A)drowsiness
B)impaired motor coordination
C)psychological dependence
D)reduced sexual desire

Question 65

Snooping in the medicine cabinet of a friend, you see a bottle of Xanax, a benzodiazepine drug.You should suspect your friend is being treated for:

A)generalized anxiety disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)depression
D)bipolar disorder

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of benzodiazepines?

A)drowsiness
B)impaired motor coordination
C)psychological dependence
D)tardive dyskinesia

Question 67

Which category of drugs are therapists finding are effective in treating anxiety disorders?

A)antipsychotics
B)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
C)neuromodulators
D)lithium salts

Question 68

Tonia has been taking a drug to control a psychological disorder.Some of the side effects that she has been experiencing include drowsiness and impaired motor coordination.In addition, Tonia has become psychologically dependent on the drug she has been taking.In this case, it is likely that Tonia is being treated for:

A)an anxiety disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)depression
D)bipolar disorder

Question 69

Antianxiety drugs are more generally known as:

A)tranquilizers
B)lithium salts
C)tricyclics
D)neuromodulators

Question 70

Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines?

A)tardive dyskinesia
B)reduced sexual desire
C)psychological dependence
D)difficulty sleeping

Question 71

Valium and Xanax are:

A)tranquilizers
B)lithium salts
C)tricyclics
D)neuromodulators

Question 72

The neurotransmitter GABA has a(n):

A)febrile effect
B)excitatory effect
C)vagariated effect
D)inhibitory effect

Question 73

Brett has been feeling anxious and tense as his final exams approach.He schedules an appointment with his doctor to find out if there is something he can take to help him feel more relaxed and less anxious.If Brett's doctor prescribes a medication for the symptoms that Brett is experiencing, it will most likely be:

A)benzodiazepines
B)fluoxetine
C)lithium carbonate
D)chlorpromazine

Question 74

Some potential side effects of benzodiazepines are:

A)drowsiness, blurry vision, and tardive dyskinesia
B)agitation, difficulty sleeping, and reduced sexual desire
C)confusion and memory loss
D)drowsiness, impaired motor coordination, and possible psychological dependence

Question 75

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT), as currently administered:

A)is a reasonably safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from severe depression
B)is not an effective treatment for any known psychological disorders
C)is a reasonably safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from schizophrenia
D)can be used to treat any psychological disorder that has been unresponsive to drug therapy

Question 76

Valium and Xanax are:

A)benzodiazepines
B)lithium salts
C)tricyclics
D)neuromodulators

Question 77

Benzodiazepines work by increasing the effectiveness of:

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

Question 78

Benzodiazepines are used to treat:

A)anxiety disorders
B)schizophrenia
C)depression
D)bipolar disorder

Question 79

Raymond has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed benzodiazepines to reduce the severity of Raymond's symptoms.In this case, Raymond most likely has:

A)schizophrenia
B)an anxiety disorder
C)depression
D)bipolar disorder

Question 80

Controlled research studies have found that electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is:

A)successful 10%-15% of the time in reducing the symptoms of depression in patients who have not responded to other forms of treatment
B)successful 99% of the time in reducing the symptoms of depression in patients who have not responded to other forms of treatment
C)not an effective treatment for any known psychological disorders
D)successful 50%-70% of the time in reducing the symptoms of depression in patients who have not responded to other forms of treatment