Ch. 16 quiz questions

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Statistics show that ________ of homeless adults living in shelters experience mental illness.

26%

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

How you think determines how you feel.

Which of the following statements about psychoanalysis is false?

It was the dominant form of therapy in the 19th century.

Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so?

confidentiality

What is the goal of humanistic therapy?

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was ________.

possessed by demons

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache.

stimulants

According to research, how does the public view children and teens with mental health disorders?

Over 1,300 U.S. adults believe children with depression are prone to violence.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? Evidence-based practice in psychology is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of therapist characteristics, culture, and preferences.

The word "therapist" should be changed to the word "client."

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of __________.

antidepressants

Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

behavior therapy

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, "everyone makes mistakes sometimes," he thinks, "I am so stupid." What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

overgeneralization

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

play therapy

Deinstitutionalization refers to the __________.

process of closing large asylums

Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill?

psychiatric hospitals

Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, __________.

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

A school counselor leads a support group for children whose parents have AIDS. The counselor focuses on defining AIDS, discussing treatment and side effects of treatment, and how the children can develop coping mechanisms. This exemplifies ________.

rational-emotive therapy (RET)

________ have over 85% of the l,669 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.

rural areas


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