Question 1

The most frequently used biomedical treatment is __________

Accepted Answer

A)   drug therapy.
B)   electroconvulsive therapy.
C)   megavitamin therapy.
D)   psychosurgery.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Carmelo has "astraphobia," which means he is terrified of storms. Ever since his well-meaning mother took him from the yard and shut him in a closet so that the lightning wouldn't frighten him, he has been petrified by the sight of looming clouds. This is not very helpful for someone who lives in the tropics where it storms frequently and Carmelo's new job requires that he move to Florida. What sort of therapy would be least traumatic and most helpful for Carmelo so that he can be comfortable in his new home?

Accepted Answer

A)   flooding
B)   stimulus satiation
C)   aversive therapy
D)   systematic desensitizationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following types of medications are used to treat mania?

Accepted Answer

A)   anticonvulsant
B)   antianxiety
C)   ativan
D)   antitypicalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Lithium is considered a wonder drug for 40 - 50% of clients suffering from __________

Accepted Answer

A)   major depression.
B)   generalized anxiety disorder.
C)   panic disorder.
D)   bipolar disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behaviors is called __________

Accepted Answer

A)   behavior modification.
B)   empty chair technique.
C)   reflection.
D)   selective thinking.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

An advantage to group therapy is that groups __________

Accepted Answer

A)   are a source of social support.
B)   allow countertransference to occur.
C)   bestow unconditional approval on group members.
D)   allow an extremely shy person to feel more comfortable speaking up.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Free association is a technique used in __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytic
B)   rational-emotive
C)   person-centered
D)   GestaltE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of __________

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive therapy.
B)   behavioral therapy.
C)   biomedical therapy.
D)   psychoanalytic therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety. Which drug might you be taking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Xanax
B)   Prozac
C)   Elavil
D)   ThorazineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Psychotherapy in which knowledge of clients' cultural backgrounds guides the choice of interventions is called __________

Accepted Answer

A)   insight therapy.
B)   person-centered therapy.
C)   directive therapy. 
D)   culturally sensitive therapy. E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

__________ is a recently developed treatment for depression that is offered as an alternative to ECT.

Accepted Answer

A)   Unilateral electroconvulsive shock therapy
B)   Positron emission tomography
C)   Cingulectomy
D)   Rapid transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Juan is so afraid of germs that he wears gloves when opening doors. He is encouraged by his therapist to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door, step-by-step, without wearing gloves. Which technique is his therapist using?

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization
B)   token economy
C)   participant modeling
D)   extinctionE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

During free association, a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

Accepted Answer

A)   insight
B)   reactance
C)   resistance
D)   transferenceE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which behavior therapy technique works on the principle that undesirable behavior will stop if it is no longer followed by attention or any other positive consequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulus elimination
B)   time out
C)   escape conditioning
D)   shapingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true regarding cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   it has a low dropout rate
B)   it is especially effective in treating clients with personality disorders
C)   it has a low relapse rate
D)   clients often continue to improve even after therapy is completedE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, are prescribed primarily for __________

Accepted Answer

A)   generalized anxiety disorder.
B)   panic disorder.
C)   tardive dyskinesia.
D)   schizophrenia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Psychosurgery has been used successfully for all of the following except __________

Accepted Answer

A)   depression.
B)   anxiety.
C)   obsessions.
D)   schizophreniaE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

Accepted Answer

A)   individual therapy
B)   family therapy
C)   self-help group
D)   assertiveness trainingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Minor tranquilizers are known as__________

Accepted Answer

A)   barbiturates.
B)   benzodiazepines.
C)   enkephalins.
D)   tricyclics.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders with psychological rather than biological methods is known as __________

Accepted Answer

A)   psychotherapy.
B)   psychopharmacology.
C)   psychoanalysis.
D)   psychiatry.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Therapies

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety. Which drug might you be taking?

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The most frequently used biomedical treatment is __________

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Which behavior therapy technique works on the principle that undesirable behavior will stop if it is no longer followed by attention or any other positive consequence?

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Lithium is considered a wonder drug for 40 - 50% of clients suffering from __________

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Juan is so afraid of germs that he wears gloves when opening doors. He is encouraged by his therapist to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door, step-by-step, without wearing gloves. Which technique is his therapist using?

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An advantage to group therapy is that groups __________

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The treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders with psychological rather than biological methods is known as __________

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Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of __________

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Minor tranquilizers are known as__________

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Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

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Free association is a technique used in __________ therapy.

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__________ is a recently developed treatment for depression that is offered as an alternative to ECT.

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Antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, are prescribed primarily for __________

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Psychosurgery has been used successfully for all of the following except __________

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Which of the following types of medications are used to treat mania?

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During free association, a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

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Psychotherapy in which knowledge of clients' cultural backgrounds guides the choice of interventions is called __________

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The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behaviors is called __________

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding cognitive therapy?

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Exam 15: Therapies

A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety. Which drug might you be taking?

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The most frequently used biomedical treatment is __________

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Which behavior therapy technique works on the principle that undesirable behavior will stop if it is no longer followed by attention or any other positive consequence?

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Lithium is considered a wonder drug for 40 - 50% of clients suffering from __________

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Juan is so afraid of germs that he wears gloves when opening doors. He is encouraged by his therapist to imitate a person in a video who demonstrates opening a door, step-by-step, without wearing gloves. Which technique is his therapist using?

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An advantage to group therapy is that groups __________

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The treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders with psychological rather than biological methods is known as __________

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Medication, electroconvulsive shock therapy, and psychosurgery are all types of __________

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Minor tranquilizers are known as__________

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Lydia is a divorced mother who attends meetings with peers who share the same problems and stressful situations. There is no professional facilitating these meetings. What type of sessions is Lydia attending?

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Free association is a technique used in __________ therapy.

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__________ is a recently developed treatment for depression that is offered as an alternative to ECT.

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Antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, are prescribed primarily for __________

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Psychosurgery has been used successfully for all of the following except __________

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Which of the following types of medications are used to treat mania?

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During free association, a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

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Psychotherapy in which knowledge of clients' cultural backgrounds guides the choice of interventions is called __________

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The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behaviors is called __________

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