Question 1

When Murli told his therapist,"I came to see what you could do for me," the therapist responded,"It sounds like you're feeling you need some help.Am I right?" The therapist's response illustrates the technique of

Accepted Answer

A)   transference.
B)   free association.
C)   active listening.
D)   systematic desensitization.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from rTMS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jaydon,who suffers from an excessive fear of needles and the sight of blood
B)   Anissa,whose depressive episodes have been increasing in both length and frequency.
C)   Zackory,who engages in aggressive sexual behavior and has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder
D)   Elena,who experiences auditory hallucinations and delusions of persecutionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which approach emphasizes the importance of providing patients with feelings of unconditional positive regard?

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive therapy
B)   psychoanalysis
C)   client-centered therapy
D)   systematic desensitizationE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes that people are often disturbed because of their negative interpretations of events?

Accepted Answer

A)   client-centered therapy
B)   systematic desensitization
C)   cognitive therapy
D)   aversive conditioningE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which treatment procedure involves the application of repeated pulses of magnetic energy to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)   rTMS
B)   psychosurgery
C)   long-term potentiation
D)   the double-blind procedureE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Humanistic therapies are most likely to involve

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A)   encouraging clients to carefully observe the consequences of their maladaptive behaviors.
B)   focusing special attention on clients' positive and negative feelings toward their therapists.
C)   emphasizing the importance of self-awareness for psychological adjustment.
D)   helping clients identify a hierarchy of anxiety-arousing experiences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Most combat-stressed veterans do not later exhibit posttraumatic stress disorder.This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   resistance.
B)   resilience.
C)   withdrawal.
D)   tardive dyskinesia.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

"The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn't respect human freedom." This criticism is most likely to be directed at

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   client-centered therapy.
C)   psychoanalysis.
D)   a token economy.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Many physicians did not realize that bleeding was an ineffective treatment for typhoid fever until researchers made effective use of

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   randomized clinical trials.
C)   a control group.
D)   exposure therapies.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

One good alternative to antidepressant drugs is

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic exercise.
B)   a lobotomy.
C)   exposure therapy.
D)   Thorazine.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A therapist who uses a variety of psychological theories and therapeutic methods is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)   client-centered.
B)   eclectic.
C)   humanistic.
D)   psychodynamic.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A possible explanation for the effectiveness of ________ is that it may reduce depression by triggering the formation of new functioning brain circuits through the long-term potentiation of nerve cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   EMDR
B)   rTMS
C)   chlorpromazine
D)   psychosurgeryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Research has shown that clients' level of satisfaction with psychotherapy

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A)   is unrelated to the level of training and experience of their therapists.
B)   depends on whether they received individual treatment or group therapy.
C)   depends on whether they were treated with cognitive therapy or behavior therapy.
D)   depends on whether they were treated by a psychiatrist,psychologist,or social worker.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate,a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance.This approach to treatment best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   transference.
C)   aversive conditioning.
D)   stress inoculation training.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Helping patients gain perspective on feelings they seem to be defending against is a major goal of

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   a token economy.
D)   cognitive therapy.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Psychodynamic therapy has been found to be helpful in the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A)   depression.
B)   sexual dysfunctions.
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   posttraumatic stress disorder.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which form of psychotherapy is most likely to focus on providing clients with insight into themes evident in their troubling and recurring patterns of social interaction in a variety of important relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   client-centered therapy
B)   systematic desensitization
C)   psychodynamic therapy
D)   behavior modificationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Dr.Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical imbalances.In her work as a therapist,Dr.Genscher is most likely to make use of

Accepted Answer

A)   psychosurgery.
B)   rTMS.
C)   drug therapies.
D)   lobotomies.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Research and social action designed to create environments that support psychological health best defines the focus of

Accepted Answer

A)   psychiatry.
B)   community psychology.
C)   psychopharmacology.
D)   clinical psychologyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

People whose life history includes some adversity often come to enjoy better mental health and well-being than those who have never faced any significant adversity.This best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)   a placebo effect.
B)   psychopharmacology.
C)   a psychodynamic perspective.
D)   posttraumatic growth.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 17: Therapy

Dr.Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical imbalances.In her work as a therapist,Dr.Genscher is most likely to make use of

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One good alternative to antidepressant drugs is

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Most combat-stressed veterans do not later exhibit posttraumatic stress disorder.This best illustrates

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To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate,a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance.This approach to treatment best illustrates

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Which form of psychotherapy is most likely to focus on providing clients with insight into themes evident in their troubling and recurring patterns of social interaction in a variety of important relationships?

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Many physicians did not realize that bleeding was an ineffective treatment for typhoid fever until researchers made effective use of

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Research has shown that clients' level of satisfaction with psychotherapy

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Helping patients gain perspective on feelings they seem to be defending against is a major goal of

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People whose life history includes some adversity often come to enjoy better mental health and well-being than those who have never faced any significant adversity.This best illustrates the importance of

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Which approach emphasizes the importance of providing patients with feelings of unconditional positive regard?

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Psychodynamic therapy has been found to be helpful in the treatment of

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Which treatment procedure involves the application of repeated pulses of magnetic energy to the brain?

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"The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn't respect human freedom." This criticism is most likely to be directed at

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Humanistic therapies are most likely to involve

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from rTMS?

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A possible explanation for the effectiveness of ________ is that it may reduce depression by triggering the formation of new functioning brain circuits through the long-term potentiation of nerve cells.

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A therapist who uses a variety of psychological theories and therapeutic methods is said to be

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When Murli told his therapist,"I came to see what you could do for me," the therapist responded,"It sounds like you're feeling you need some help.Am I right?" The therapist's response illustrates the technique of

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Which therapeutic approach emphasizes that people are often disturbed because of their negative interpretations of events?

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Research and social action designed to create environments that support psychological health best defines the focus of

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