Chapter 15 Psych 111

According to the text, a recent study found that approximately _____ percent of people diagnosed with a mental disorder received treatment in the past year.

10 20 (Correct!) 30 40

Which of these is NOT an advantage of group therapy?

Group members model appropriate behaviors for one another. Group therapy usually is more effective than individual psychotherapy. Attending a group in which others have similar problems shows clients they are not alone in their distress. Group therapy is more cost-effective than individual therapy. (Correct!)

What has research found regarding herbal remedies for mental disorders?

Very little research has been done because herbs are unregulated. (Correct!) Herbal remedies are safe for almost all people. Herbal remedies are effective for mood and anxiety disorders. Herbal remedies have no effectiveness beyond a placebo effect.

Which of these is sometimes used as a treatment for severe depression when medication is NOT working?

cingulotomy anterior capsulotomy electroconvulsive shock treatment (Correct!) lobotomy

Compared to conventional antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics appear to be _____ effective at treating the _____ symptoms of schizophrenia.

more; positive more; negative (Correct!) less; positive less; negative

The main reason why the practice of lobotomy ended was:

pressure from the World Health Organization. the introduction of ECT. the publication of the Code of Ethics by the American Psychological Association. the development of antipsychotic medication. (Correct!)

Which mental health professional has the most training in dealing with people in dire life situations such as poverty, homelessness, or family conflict?

psychiatrist psychologist counselor social worker (Correct!)

Which therapy focuses on understanding and changing the client's meaning, assumptions, and beliefs about events?

psychodynamic person-centered interpersonal cognitive (Correct!)

A mental health professional who is a medical doctor is a:

psychologist nurse practitioner physician psychiatrist (Correct!)

Antidepressants are commonly used to treat not only depression, but also:

schizophrenia. personality disorders. anxiety disorders. (Correct!) bipolar disorder.