Chapter 14 Verified Test Bank Therapy

Real World Psychology, 3e (Sanderson)

Chapter 14 Therapy

1) Psychotherapy is defined in your text as the various methods of therapy that ________.

A) attempt to describe, explain, and treat various mental disorders

B) aim to improve psychological functioning and promote adjustment to life

C) were only used by Freudians and other psychodynamic theorists

D) seek to improve biological functioning and promote adjustment to life

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2) Using therapeutic techniques to improve psychological functioning and promote adjustment to life is known as ________.

A) eclecticism

B) psychoanalysis

C) psychotherapy

D) life coaching

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3) Therapies defined as "talk therapies" include ________.

A) psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive therapies

B) humanistic, gestalt, and behavioral therapies

C) psychoanalysis, psychosurgery, and ECT

D) humanistic counseling, systematic desensitization, and aversive counterconditioning

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4) The system of psychotherapy developed by Freud that seeks to bring unconscious thoughts and conflicts into conscious awareness is known as ________.

A) transference

B) cognitive restructuring

C) psychoanalysis

D) Gestalt therapy

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5) According to your Freudians, why does psychoanalysis work?

A) Once a person understands her or his maladaptive thoughts, new thoughts can be learned.

B) Once unconscious material gets to the conscious mind, new behavior can be learned.

C) Once a person gains insight, conflicts can be resolved and they can develop adaptive behaviors.

D) Once a person feels unconditional positive regard, she or he can learn to love her or himself.

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6) Focusing on the first thing that comes into a person's mind when they are asked to just "talk" is the basis of ________.

A) catharsis

B) countertransference

C) transference

D) free association

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7) According to Freud, which part of the mind has strong defense mechanisms that block unconscious thought from becoming conscious?

A) ego

B) superego

C) id

D) conscience

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8) In psychoanalysis, free association refers to ________.

A) unproductive sessions when the client is not effectively working through problems

B) a thought process that has no underlying cause or motivation

C) reporting whatever comes to mind without monitoring its contents

D) purposefully bizarre and disconnected associations

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9) In therapy, Alda started speaking about her upcoming birthday, which reminded her of a childhood birthday. In discussing her fifth birthday, she remembered feelings of rage and disappointment and recalled a dream she'd had last night in which she was behind the wheel of a steamroller. This process of sharing whatever comes to mind without altering or editing it would best be described as ________.

A) dream analysis

B) psychotic processing

C) free association

D) transference

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10) In dream analysis, a psychoanalyst will look for the ________ (symbolic) meaning that underlies the ________ (actual) content.

A) conscious; unconscious

B) latent; manifest

C) unconscious; conscious

D) manifest; latent

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11) Hardy reported a dream in which he was riding as a passenger in the back seat of a driverless car, which he experienced as extremely frightening. His psychoanalyst suggested that Hardy might be feeling that neither he nor anyone else is taking charge of his life. This process would best be described as ________, in which the therapist's interpretation was meant to uncover ________.

A) transference; Hardy's problems with authority

B) countertransference; the manifest meaning in Hardy's real life

C) dream analysis; hidden conflicts in Hardy's unconscious

D) free association; the latent content of Hardy's dream

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12) A process in psychoanalysis in which a patient is unwilling or unable to discuss or reveal certain memories, thoughts, motives, or experiences is called ________.

A) countertransference

B) transference

C) resistance

D) counterresistance

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13) Jack paused for several minutes right after he started discussing his most recent interaction with his wife. Jack's analyst interpreted this as a sign that Jack's ego was trying to prevent him from revealing an unconscious conflict and asked Jack to discuss this recent interaction. The analyst was attempting to overcome Jack's ________.

A) resistance

B) transference

C) countertransference

D) impasse

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14) According to a psychodynamic therapist, the attaching of unresolved emotions and attitudes from past relationships onto the therapist is called ________.

A) transference

B) countertransference

C) projection

D) displacement

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15) Blanche yells at her psychoanalyst, "You have never listened to me or understood anything I have said. You don't care at all what happens to me. I hate you!" Assuming this is not really true, it is most likely that Blanche is experiencing ________.

A) unconscious impulsiveness

B) free association

C) transference

D) projection

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16) In psychoanalysis, interpretation ________.

A) is when the analyst finds patterns in the information provided by the patient

B) is the analyst's judgment of the patient's failure to find a cathartic breakthrough

C) can occur at any time that the patient thinks it will be effective or useful

D) is the patient's presentation of the analyst's problems in a new light or manner

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17) An analyst says to her patient, "When you raise your voice with me, it seems as if you are doing what you did to be heard by your father, and what you may be doing with your boss that is keeping you from being promoted." It is most likely that this analyst is engaged in the psychoanalytic technique called ________.

A) projection

B) interpretation

C) countertransference

D) self-disclosure

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18) Which of the following statements about the applicability of psychoanalysis is true?

A) It is a brief therapy that is inexpensive for the average patient.

B) It only works with severe mental disorders and with people who are motivated to change.

C) Psychoanalysis assumes that repressed memories and unconscious conflicts actually exist.

D) There is an abundance of scientific credibility that supports the use of psychoanalysis.

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19) According to your text, a valid criticism of psychoanalysis is that it ________.

A) lacks scientific credibility

B) is too expensive and time consuming

C) does not really work

D) only works with young, attractive, verbal, intelligent, and successful (YAVIS) clients

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20) Which approach to psychotherapy emphasizes conscious processes and current problems?

A) humanistic

B) psychodynamic

C) eclectic

D) hypnosis

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21) Which of the following is true about modern psychodynamic theory?

A) It takes much longer to be effective.

B) The patient is treated face-to-face.

C) It focuses more on the unconscious and less on early childhood.

D) The patient is treated while lying down on a couch.

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22) Which of the following individuals is associated with the psychodynamic model?

A) Albert Ellis

B) Aaron T. Beck

C) Abraham Maslow

D) Karen Horney

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23) Which of these is a type of psychodynamic therapy that focuses on relieving immediate symptoms?

A) cognitive therapy

B) interpersonal therapy

C) gestalt therapy

D) humanistic therapy

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24) Interpersonal theory focuses primarily on a client's ________.

A) past failed relationships with others

B) current relationships

C) internal feelings

D) early childhood

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25) Of the following options, for which would interpersonal therapy (IPT) be the LEAST appropriate choice?

A) eating disorders

B) substance addiction

C) depression

D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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26) Which type of counseling helps clients to maximize their capacity for self-actualization and focuses on obstacles that block personal growth and potential?

A) cognitive-emotive therapy

B) emotive therapy

C) humanistic therapy

D) actualization therapy

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27) According to the humanistic approach to therapy, the basic cause of psychological problems is ________.

A) frustration and conflict

B) faulty thinking

C) disruption of normal growth

D) misperception of reality

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28) In Rogerian therapy, the role of the therapist is to ________.

A) provide a quiet, private, structured atmosphere for the exploration of symptoms

B) agree with the client to allow improve the client's self-concept and experiences

C) provide an accepting atmosphere and encourage healthy emotional experiences

D) unconditionally love his or her patients

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29) Rogerian therapists create a therapeutic relationship by focusing on the following important qualities of communication:

A) sympathy, conditional positive regard, genuineness, and active listening.

B) sympathy, conditional positive regard, genuineness, and passive listening.

C) empathy, unconditional positive regard, analysis, and active listening.

D) empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and active listening.

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30) The therapist who attends to body language and listens for cues to help her or him understand the emotional experiences of clients is using ________.

A) sympathy

B) emotional bonding

C) empathy

D) unconditional positive regard

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31) The non-judgmental attitude and caring that a therapist expresses toward a client is called ________.

A) unconditional positive regard

B) unconditional caring

C) genuine acceptance

D) genuine positive regard

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32) In Rogerian therapy, the awareness of one's true inner thoughts and feelings and the ability to share them authentically with others is called ________.

A) unconditional regard

B) intimate interaction

C) active sharing

D) genuineness

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33) Which of these refers to paying complete attention to another individual by reflecting, paraphrasing, and clarifying what a person says and means?

A) speaker-centered listening

B) speaker-focused listening

C) unconditional positive listening

D) active listening

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34) A client just reports to his therapist that he has cheated on his wife. The therapist refrains from making any character judgments about his patient. This represents ________.

A) active listening

B) unconditional positive regard

C) genuineness

D) empathy

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35) Melissa states to her therapist that she feels a great fear and hate towards her ex-husband. Her therapist then states, "So you dislike your husband and are afraid of him." This is an example of ________.

A) active listening

B) unconditional positive regard

C) genuineness

D) empathy

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36) Research on humanistic therapy has found ________.

A) no evidence supporting the effectiveness of humanistic therapy

B) mixed results for the effectiveness of specific humanistic techniques

C) that self-actualization and self-awareness are quite easy to test scientifically

D) clear results for the effectiveness of empathy and active listening

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37) Which of the following forms of therapy focuses on faulty thought processes and beliefs to treat problem behaviors?

A) psychoanalysis

B) applied behavior analysis

C) cognitive therapy

D) thought broadcasting

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38) Cognitive therapists assume that problem behaviors and emotions are caused by ________.

A) faulty thought processes and beliefs

B) negative self-image

C) incongruent belief systems

D) lack of self-discipline

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39) In cognitive therapy, the unrealistic things people think about themselves are referred to as negative ________.

A) self-talk

B) self-analysis

C) delusional beliefs

D) incongruent thoughts

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40) In cognitive therapy, the process by which the therapist and client work to change destructive ways of thinking or inappropriate interpretations is called ________.

A) cognitive reformation

B) cognitive appraisal

C) cognitive restructuring

D) cognitive shaping

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41) When Rudyard missed the bus to school, he immediately thought to himself, "The teacher will never let me in late to the final exam. I'm doomed." Rudyard's thoughts are an example of ________, which cognitive therapists attempt to change using ________.

A) self-analysis; problem solving

B) irrationality; rationalization

C) unreality; reality therapy

D) self-talk; cognitive restructuring

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42) Whereas psychoanalysis focuses on ________, cognitive psychology focuses on ________.

A) insight; negative self-talk

B) relationships; insight

C) negative self-talk; the unconscious

D) negative self-talk; relationships

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43) According to your text, negative self-talk can have which of the following outcomes?

A) increased depression

B) increased motivation

C) manic episodes

D) hallucinations

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44) Albert Ellis's approach to cognitive therapy attempts to eliminate self-defeating beliefs through logic, confrontation, and examination. He named his approach REBT, or ________.

A) rational-emotive behavior therapy

B) rational event-related behavior therapy

C) recognition-exchange behavior therapy

D) recovering effectiveness behavior therapy

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45) In Ellis's REBT, the letters ABCD represent ________.

A) Actualization of self, mental and physical Behaviors, Coping reactions, Design improvement

B) Authenticity, Becoming, Choice, Dependability

C) Activating event, irrational Beliefs, emotional Consequences, Disputing irrational beliefs

D) Analyzing, Believing, Creating, Designing

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46) "I just need to put in a little more time studying, and I am sure I will pass the test next time." This statement is characteristic of what stage in Ellis's REBT model?

A) activating event

B) irrational belief

C) emotional consequence

D) disputing irrational belief

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47) Samara's fiancée just broke up with her. In Ellis's REBT model, this represents the ________.

A) activating event

B) irrational belief

C) emotional consequence

D) disputing irrational belief

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48) Ellis's therapy emphasizes doing which of the following in order to change maladaptive emotions?

A) identifying erroneous beliefs

B) uncovering erroneous beliefs

C) disputing erroneous beliefs

D) revealing erroneous beliefs

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49) Keith turned down Destiny's offer to eat lunch together. Destiny thought to herself, "Nobody ever likes me," and immediately felt depressed and lonely. Ellis's REBT approach to therapy would directly address which of the following?

A) Destiny's misunderstanding of dating gender roles

B) Destiny's depression and loneliness

C) Destiny's irrationally pessimistic and global thinking

D) Destiny's rationally pessimistic and global thinking

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50) Ellis's form of cognitive therapy is ________.

A) Rational Event-related Action Learning (REAL)

B) Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

C) Directed-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy (DEBT)

D) Behavior-Management Therapy (BMT)

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51) Aaron Beck's approach to therapy, which attempts to change not only destructive thoughts and beliefs, but the associated behaviors as well, is called ________.

A) psycho-behavior therapy

B) cognitive-behavior therapy

C) thinking-acting therapy

D) belief-behavior therapy

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52) Beck asserts that which of these are among the most important thinking patterns that lead to depression?

A) selective perception, overgeneralization, magnification, and all-or-nothing thinking

B) obsessions, compulsions, and irrational thinking

C) irrational beliefs, worrying, and emotional thinking

D) black-and-white thinking, illogical beliefs, and destructive ideation

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53) Casey believes it is useless to keep writing because she has received so many manuscript rejections and only one screenplay acceptance. Beck would consider Casey's depression to be due to her use of ________.

A) overgeneralization

B) all-or-nothing thinking

C) selective perception

D) magnification

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54) Barney read the script wrong three times in a row during this morning's show. He believes his career is over and is filled with self-hatred. Beck would say Barney is at risk for developing depression because he is engaging in ________.

A) selective perception

B) overgeneralization

C) minimization

D) self-defeating behavior

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55) Ioana believes she has the ugliest face in the world because of a small mole on her nose. According to Beck, Ioana's frequent depression is related to the maladaptive thought pattern called ________.

A) magnification

B) exaggeration

C) selective perception

D) delusional thinking

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56) In Aaron Beck's model of cognitive therapy, grossly underestimating the importance of major life events or circumstances is called ________.

A) minimization

B) overgeneralization

C) magnification

D) denial

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57) Brandon believes that everyone has to like him or he is not lovable. This is an example of one of Beck's maladaptive thought patterns called ________.

A) selective perception

B) overgeneralization

C) magnification

D) all-or-nothing thinking

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58) Discovering that negative attitudes are largely a product of faulty thought processes is an important part of ________.

A) Perls's gestalt therapy

B) Beck's cognitive-behavioral therapy

C) Freud's psychoanalysis

D) Rogers's humanistic therapy

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59) The first part of CBT, the "cognitive" part, consists of ________.

A) recognizing and keeping track of thoughts

B) identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities

C) changing maladaptive thought patterns

D) identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities

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60) When used in treating depression, the second part of CBT, the "behavioral" part, consists of ________.

A) keeping thought records

B) identifying and pursuing pleasurable activities

C) changing maladaptive thought patterns

D) identifying and pursuing sensation-seeking activities

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61) In Aaron Beck's proposed cognitive triad, a person may develop symptoms of depression due to ________.

A) ongoing negative thoughts about themselves

B) conflicts in close personal relationships

C) a genetic predisposition to depression

D) anxieties related to their ultimate fate

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62) According to Beck's formulation, what psychological disorder is linked to increased negative thoughts?

A) depression

B) phobic disorder

C) obsessive-compulsive disorder

D) schizophrenia

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63) Research suggests that Beck's and Ellis's cognitive therapies work for ________.

A) severe psychotic disorders

B) depression, anxiety, bulimia nervosa, addiction issues, and other conditions

C) depression and anxiety disorders only

D) schizophrenia and the related disorders

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64) Critics suggest that Beck and Ellis ignore or diminish the importance of ________.

A) unconscious dynamics and prior experiences

B) thoughts and beliefs

C) rationality

D) irrationality

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65) The use of techniques based on learning principles to change maladaptive actions are the foundation of which type of therapy?

A) behavior

B) insight-oriented

C) gestalt

D) family

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66) The main focus in behavior therapy is to increase ________ and decrease ________.

A) positive thoughts and feelings; negative thoughts and feelings

B) adaptive behaviors; maladaptive behaviors

C) coping resources; coping deficits

D) rational behaviors; emotional behaviors

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67) Which of the following techniques would a behavioral therapist use to treat a client?

A) observational learning

B) free association

C) restructuring

D) transference

Diff: 2

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

68) Lily covers her husband's alcohol-related work absences by lying to his boss. A behavior therapist is most likely to say that Lily's problem is ________.

A) her own unconscious issues related to past substance abuse

B) best treated by attending Al-Anon meetings

C) her husband's alcohol-related behavior

D) lying to her husband's boss

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

69) Behavior therapists use classical conditioning techniques to decrease maladaptive behaviors by ________.

A) rewarding adaptive behaviors

B) punishing maladaptive behaviors

C) creating new associations to replace faulty ones

D) analyzing thought patterns

Diff: 3

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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70) The gradual process of extinguishing a learned fear response by associating a hierarchy of fear-evoking stimuli with deep relaxation is called ________.

A) hierarchical training

B) systematic desensitization

C) aversion conditioning

D) tiered relaxation structuring

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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71) Which one of the following lists steps in systematic desensitization?

A) learning to think rationally about phobias, starting with the most feared object

B) arranging anxiety-arousing stimuli into a hierarchy from most to least arousing

C) practicing relaxation to anxiety-arousing stimuli, starting at the top of the hierarchy

D) practicing relaxation to anxiety-arousing stimuli, starting at the bottom of the hierarchy

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

72) Andre is maintaining a deep state of relaxation as he visualizes looking at a picture of a snake, then viewing a snake through a window, then watching a snake from across the room, then observing a snake at arm's length. In this example, Andre is using which technique to decrease his snake phobia?

A) cognitive-relaxation therapy

B) the relaxation response

C) systematic desensitization

D) virtual-relaxation therapy

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

73) Max is a snake-phobic client using systematic desensitization. What would a behavior therapist tell Max to do when he begins experiencing anxiety while visualizing a snake through the window?

A) Continue the desensitization process by increasing his coping thoughts.

B) Continue the desensitization process by decreasing his distress-maintaining thoughts.

C) Repeat his relaxation technique until his anxiety diminishes.

D) Stop the visualization for the rest of this session.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

74) Which of these creates anxiety by pairing an unpleasant stimulus with a maladaptive behavior in order to decrease an undesirable behavior?

A) anxiety conditioning

B) aversion therapy

C) systematic sensitization

D) conversion therapy

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

75) In aversion therapy, which of these competes with the pleasurable associations someone experiences when they engage in maladaptive behavior?

A) positive reinforcement

B) negative associations

C) parasympathetic arousal

D) negative punishment

Diff: 2

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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76) Antabuse is a substance that helps people decrease alcohol consumption because the nausea it induces when alcohol is ingested becomes associated with the alcohol. This is an example of ________.

A) aversion therapy

B) the placebo effect

C) systematic desensitization

D) rational-emotive therapy

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

77) The creation of discomfort to decrease maladaptive behavior occurs in ________ therapy; the induction of relaxation to increase an adaptive behavior occurs in ________.

A) behavior; humanistic therapy

B) random sensitization; gestalt therapy

C) aversion; systematic desensitization

D) rational-emotive; cognitive restructuring

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

78) The use of computer technology to provide exposure to feared objects during systematic desensitization is called ________.

A) simulation modeling

B) virtual reality therapy

C) simulation therapy

D) visualized reality therapy

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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79) Behavior therapy uses techniques such as shaping and reinforcement to increase adaptive behaviors. These are types of ________.

A) classical conditioning

B) modeling

C) operant conditioning

D) social learning

Diff: 1

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80) One of the most successful applications of shaping has been with ________.

A) developing language skills in children with autism

B) helping women overcome domestic violence

C) helping men overcome anger management issues

D) developing language skills in children with ADHD

Diff: 2

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

81) In shaping, the behavior to be acquired is called the ________, and people are rewarded for ________ that behavior.

A) desired behavior; performing

B) target behavior; successive approximations of

C) goal; working toward

D) outcome behavior; close approximations of

Diff: 2

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APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

82) Dr. Novak is working with Hal, who is very shy. As Hal practices meeting and conversing with imaginary people during his therapy session, Dr. Novak provides feedback and rewards him for each behavior that would meet with approval in a real social setting. What's happening here?

A) Dr. Novak and Hal are role-playing.

B) Dr. Novak and Hal are engaging in cognitive rehearsal.

C) Dr. Novak is shaping Hal's biological behavior.

D) Dr. Novak is engaging in a form of play therapy with Hal.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

83) The use of a token economy in an inpatient treatment facility involves giving people tokens that can be exchanged for ________.

A) primary rewards

B) secondary rewards

C) monetary rewards

D) intangible rewards

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

84) Jordin, an adolescent who is in a residential substance abuse program, is participating in a token economy in which she receives small rewards, like her favorite snacks, when she attends group therapy. Over time, it is likely that ________.

A) she will receive a reward only when she actually participates in the group and the rewards will ultimately be discontinued

B) the program will have to increase the rewards to get her to actually participate in the group

C) she will come to demand rewards for virtually any behavioral expectation the program presents

D) the program will have to resort to punishment, which is more effective in shaping desired behaviors

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

85) Which type of therapy involves watching and imitating other people who demonstrate desirable behaviors?

A) shaping

B) spectatoring

C) modeling

D) systematic desensitization

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

86) Which type of modeling combines live modeling with direct and gradual practice?

A) practice

B) participant

C) directed

D) graduated

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

87) According to your text, behavior therapy has been found to be quite effective in dealing with ________.

A) delusions

B) overconfidence

C) depression

D) eating disorders

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

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APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

88) Marcus is classically conditioned with Antabuse to avoid alcohol; however, once the Antabuse wears off several days later, he is back to the bar drinking. This example highlights which criticism of behavior theory?

A) Their behavioral changes may not generalize to the "real world."

B) The therapy addresses the behavior, but not the underlying causes of the behavior.

C) The theory lacks scientific reliability.

D) The therapy does not have long-term efficacy.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

89) Biomedical therapies are generally provided by ________.

A) licensed practitioners in all therapeutic professions

B) psychologists and other medical professionals

C) psychiatrists and other medical professionals

D) psychiatrists only

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

90) The use of physiological interventions such as drugs, ECT, or psychosurgery to reduce the symptoms of a psychological disorder is called ________.

A) biopsychosocial therapy

B) biomedical therapy

C) psychiatric treatment

D) biopsychological therapy

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

91) The study of the effect drugs have on behavior and mental processes is called ________.

A) psychiatry

B) neuropsychology

C) neurology

D) psychopharmacology

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

92) Which of the following might be used to treat panic disorder?

A) antianxiety drugs

B) antidepressants

C) stimulants

D) mood stabilizers

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

93) Mood-stabilizers are most often used to treat which disorders?

A) bipolar

B) dissociative

C) anxiety

D) psychotic

Diff: 1

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Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

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APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

94) Which of the following is a type of drug used to treat depression?

A) anti-psychotics

B) NSAIDs

C) SSRIs

D) lithium

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

95) Which of the following is correctly matched?

A) antidepressant drug: Lithium

B) antianxiety drug: Ativan

C) antipsychotic drug: insulin

D) mood-stabilizer drug: Prozac

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

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APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

96) Drugs that create feelings of relaxation and tranquility and lower sympathetic activity in the brain are called ________.

A) antianxiety drugs

B) neuroleptics

C) major tranquilizers

D) mood stabilizers

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

97) Medications that are used to diminish or eliminate hallucinations or delusions are called ________.

A) antipsychotic drugs

B) major tranquilizers

C) SSRIs

D) anxiolytics

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

98) Neuroleptics is another name for ________.

A) antianxiety drugs

B) antipsychotic drugs

C) antidepressants

D) mood-stabilizers

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

99) The effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs is thought to result primarily by decreasing activity at which receptors in the brain?

A) serotonin

B) dopamine

C) acetylcholine

D) epinephrine

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

100) The most commonly prescribed class of antidepressant drugs are ________.

A) tricyclics

B) MAO inhibitors

C) SSRIs

D) atypical antidepressants

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

101) Which of the following is an antidepressant drug?

A) Ativan

B) Seroquel

C) Thorazine

D) Prozac

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

102) Which of the following is an antipsychotic drug?

A) Effexor

B) Lithium carbonate

C) Thorazine

D) Xanax

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

103) A biomedical treatment that is based on passing an electrical current through the brain is called ________.

A) EMT

B) ECT

C) EKG

D) EFG

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

104) In electroconvulsive therapy, ________.

A) current is never applied to the left hemisphere

B) the exact mechanism of impact is not well-understood

C) electrical current passes through the brain for up to one minute

D) most patients today receive hundreds of treatments because it is safer than in the past

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

105) ECT is used primarily to treat ________.

A) phobias

B) conduct disorders

C) depression

D) personality disorders

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

106) What types of drugs are administered to a person who is undergoing ECT?

A) muscle relaxants

B) antipsychotic drugs

C) anti-anxiety drugs

D) stimulants

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

107) Which of these is a potential side-effect of electroconvulsive therapy?

A) death

B) tardive dyskinesia

C) agranulocytosis

D) memory problems

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

108) A biomedical therapy that involves alteration of the brain to bring about desirable behavioral, cognitive, or emotional changes is called ________.

A) a cortical operation

B) vagus nerve stimulation

C) psychosurgery

D) transcranial operative stimulation

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

109) Which of these is an outdated brain operation in which nerve pathways between the frontal lobe and the thalamus and hypothalamus are cut in hopes of treating psychological disorders?

A) neurotomy

B) psychotomy

C) lobotomy

D) thalamectomy

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

110) In a lobotomy, a neurosurgeon would sever the pathways between the frontal lobe and the ________.

A) parietal lobe

B) cerebellum

C) thalamus and hypothalamus

D) limbic system

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

111) A deep brain stimulation involves drilling two tiny holes into the ________.

A) skull

B) medulla

C) neck

D) frontal lobes

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

112) A surgical procedure in which two tiny holes are drilled into the skull and electrodes are implanted in the brain is called ________.

A) lobotomy

B) hypothalectomy

C) thalamusectomy

D) deep brain stimulation

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

113) Which of the following is a problem with drug therapy?

A) If medication is continued it should prevent relapse.

B) Drug therapy seldom provides a cure.

C) Slow results and high costs have led to infrequent use.

D) Patients never become physically dependent on the drugs.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

114) The dramatic reduction in numbers of psychiatric hospitalized patients is primarily attributable to ________.

A) biomedical therapy

B) psychoanalysis

C) psychosurgery

D) drug therapy

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

115) Which of these is an alternative to ECT for treatment of severe depression?

A) fMRI

B) SIT

C) rTMS

D) ACT

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

116) Which of the following refers to the use of a magnetic coil to create a magnetic field and deliver controlled electrical currents to precise areas of the brain?

A) rTMS or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

B) MRI or magnetic resonance imaging

C) PMS or periodic magnetic stimulation

D) cECT or controlled electroconvulsive therapy

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

117) During a rTMS, coils are typically placed over which part of the brain?

A) amygdala

B) prefrontal cortex

C) hypothalamus

D) medulla

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

118) Which of the following is true regarding psychosurgery?

A) It requires general anesthesia.

B) It is risky, can be fatal, and is irreversible.

C) It is ineffective, outdated, unethical, and illegal to perform.

D) It is preferred over ECT or EST.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

119) Disturbed thoughts, disturbed emotions, disturbed behaviors, disturbed interpersonal and life situations, and biomedical disturbances are characteristic of ________.

A) every mental disorder but not every psychiatric disorder

B) the types of problems addressed by psychotherapy

C) all individuals who suffered abuse as children

D) only patients suffering from schizophrenia

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

120) In which approach does the therapist combine techniques from various theories to find the most appropriate treatment for the client?

A) multimodal

B) multidimensional

C) biopsychosocial

D) eclectic

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

121) Which of these is the best description of what an eclectic therapist might do?

A) Avoid interpretation because it doesn't work.

B) Use electroshock therapy on clients with moderate depression.

C) Use a variety of treatment approaches based on the needs of the client.

D) Avoid medications because they interfere with a patient's level of consciousness in therapy.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

122) One meta-analysis of research suggests that about what percent of people who receive psychotherapy are better off than people who do not?

A) 15 percent

B) 45 percent

C) 75 percent

D) 95 percent

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy

123) Which of these is a statistical technique that is used to combine the results of several studies?

A) meta-analysis

B) multiple linear regression

C) structural equation modeling

D) confirmatory factor analysis

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

124) According to your text, short-term therapies are often ________.

A) more effective than longer-term therapies

B) less effective than longer-term therapies

C) just as effective as longer-term therapies

D) minimally effective compared to longer-term therapies

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

125) According to your text, anxiety disorder generally responds best to which type of treatment?

A) systematic desensitization

B) cognitive-behavioral therapy

C) medication

D) aversion therapy

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

126) In which approach do multiple people meet together to work toward therapeutic goals?

A) encounter groups

B) behavior therapy

C) group therapy

D) conjoint therapy

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

127) In which type of group do members assist each other in coping with a specific problem without the involvement of a professional leader?

A) self-help

B) encounter

C) peer

D) behavior

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

128) According to your text, which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

A) It is less expensive and less reliable in how much it helps the patient.

B) Members must follow strict rules and not show too much emotion.

C) Members gain community when they meet and complain about the same problems.

D) Members can share insights and coping strategies to help peers with similar problems.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

129) Your text defines family therapy as a psychological treatment that ________.

A) identifies and treats each member's problems simultaneously

B) attempts to change maladaptive interaction patterns among family members

C) treats the identified patient in the family before other members

D) teaches parents how to use behavior therapy to increase adaptive behaviors in their children

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

130) In family therapy, the identified patient ________.

A) is the member with the most problems

B) is the member with the deepest disturbance

C) has often been blamed for problems in the family's interactions

D) slows down progress if he or she is unwilling to work on his or her problem

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

131) In family therapy, the person identified as the cause for family problems is often the target of ________.

A) physical abuse

B) scapegoating

C) mental abuse

D) verbal abuse

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

132) Which type of therapist might consider the impact of maladaptive behavior patterns in the home when addressing substance abuse issues in an adolescent?

A) behavior

B) interactive

C) developmental

D) family

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains

133) According to your textbook, family therapy is useful in treating patients with ________.

A) panic disorder

B) schizophrenia

C) anxiety

D) PTSD

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

134) Receiving advice and professional therapy in electronic formats is called ________.

A) cognitive-electronic therapy

B) telehealth

C) electronic device disorder

D) e-therapy

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

135) Which of the following feature of therapy is culturally universal?

A) The patient becomes dependent on the therapist for a period of time.

B) Treatment can take place anytime or in any place.

C) Therapists must be caring, competent, and approachable.

D) The patient is considered to be a passive recipient of the therapist's interventions.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

136) Differences between Japanese and Western therapies illustrate the different emphasis placed on ________.

A) interdependence versus independence

B) yin versus yang

C) insight versus behavior

D) trust versus mistrust

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

137) A Japanese therapy designed to help clients develop personal guilt for having been ungrateful and troublesome to others, and to develop gratitude toward those who have helped them is known as ________.

A) Kyoto therapy

B) Okado therapy

C) Naikan therapy

D) Nissan therapy

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

138) Which of these is a major area of concern related to women's psychological health in Western cultures?

A) the low rate of diagnosis and treatment for mental disorders among women

B) the stresses of poverty and multiple roles

C) the stresses related to middle class life

D) poorer treatment effectiveness and outcomes

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

139) A possible reason why more women than men are diagnosed with depression is that ________.

A) women are more unstable than men

B) women are less willing to disclose their emotional problems

C) diagnostic criteria emphasize behaviors that are more typical of women

D) women tend to self-medicate more than men

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

140) If a client-centered therapist was upset by a client's verbal abuse of a spouse, which of the following might the therapist do?

A) Report the client to the police.

B) Make an interpretation about how this behavior probably stems from the client's own abuse as a child.

C) Keep his reaction to himself, displaying unconditional positive regard and acceptance of this behavior.

D) Authentically share his feelings in a nonjudgmental manner with the client.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

141) Abbas is maintaining a deep state of relaxation as he visualizes looking at a picture of a snake first, then viewing a snake through a window, then watching a snake from across the room, then observing a snake at arm's length. In this example, Abbas is using which of the following to treat his snake phobia?

A) cognitive-relaxation therapy

B) the relaxation response

C) systematic desensitization

D) virtual-relaxation therapy

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

142) Lewis and Farrah are seeing a marriage counselor. The counselor role-plays appropriate requests and responses for getting each of their needs met, and then asks the couple to practice doing this themselves in order to resolve a mild problem. Over the next several sessions, they practice resolving harder and harder problems, with appropriate modeling from the counselor, as needed. This is called ________.

A) problem-solving therapy

B) participant modeling

C) therapist-directed learning

D) graduated practice

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

143) One early meta-analytic review combined studies of almost ________ people and found that the average person who received treatment was better off than ________ percent of those who did not.

A) 10,000; 25

B) 15,000; 45

C) 25,000; 75

D) 25,000; 85

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy

144) While she was asleep last night, Evelyn dreamt of driving down the road in a car with no steering wheel. This actual story that she experienced represents the ________ content of her dream.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

145) Stanley and Marcia are both very upset that their adult sons, Andres and Urie, are fighting and no longer speak to each other. "We must have been very bad parents if our sons don't communicate with each other," they say. Beck would say that Stanley and Marcia are engaging in the cognitive error called ________.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

146) Systematic desensitization is a therapeutic technique that is primarily used to treat ________.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

147) "It is inappropriate for one person to control the behavior of another." This criticism of behavioral therapy addresses the issue of ________.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

148) Ativan, Halcion, Valium, and Xanax are all specific examples of ________ drugs.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

149) The fact that women are more likely than men to be poor indicates the importance of the stresses of ________ on the treatment of mental illnesses.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

150) Define psychoanalysis, and describe the five major methods used in this type of therapy.

Diff: 1

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

151) State the basic assumption underlying humanistic therapies. Briefly describe the four qualities of client-therapist communication advocated by Rogers.

Diff: 2

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

152) Define cognitive therapy and contrast Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy with Beck's cognitive-behavior therapy.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Analysis

Section Reference: 14.1 Talk Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

153) Define behavior therapy, then describe and illustrate how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are used to increase adaptive behaviors and decrease maladaptive ones.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Conceptual

Section Reference: 14.2 Behavior Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

154) Describe the use of drug therapy (antianxiety, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs), electroconvulsive therapy (basic procedure), and psychosurgery (basic procedure) in treating psychiatric disorders. Include limitations for each method.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.3 Biomedical Therapies

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

155) Define biomedical therapy, psychotherapy, and the eclectic approach to therapy.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

156) Describe criticisms and successes for each of the following types of therapies: psychoanalytic, cognitive, humanistic, and behavioral. State the overall effectiveness of therapy. If you were to want or need therapy, discuss why you would choose one type over other types of therapy.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

APA: LO 2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena

157) Define group therapies and describe three advantages of this kind of therapy. Differentiate among group therapy, self-help groups, and family therapy, and provide examples of the latter two therapies.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Application

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology

158) Describe the six culturally universal characteristics of therapy, and discuss the differences in therapy found in individualist versus collectivist cultures.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

159) Describe four concerns that impact the mental health of women, stating why each increases a woman's potential need for psychiatric treatment.

Diff: 3

Bloom's: Knowledge

Section Reference: 14.4 Psychotherapy in Perspective

APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology

APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

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