PSYCH QUIZ REVIEWS
(A) Risk factor(s) for suicide include:
* Can't make the pain go away * Loss of interest in personal appearance * Sudden Lift in Depression
Developing discrepancy is important as it:
* Creates awareness of consequences * Motivates change * Lets the person present arguments for change
Free association
* Is used by psychodynamic psychotherapists as an effort to access the unconscious * Involves asking clients to say whatever comes to mind without censoring themselves at all
The following are suicidal warning signs except: * Hopelessness * History of Violence * Sudden Lift in Depression * Planning a very expensive trip when you don't have a lot of money
* Planning a very expensive trip when you don't have a lot of money
Some studies of manualized therapy have found that therapists who demonstrate flexibility while using a manual
* Produce better client outcomes * Are more successful in getting clients to engage in therapy
The American Psychological Association has created divisions addressing all of the following areas of diversity including
* Women * Religion * Ethnic Minorities
Approximately what percentage of US adults have a mental illness at any given time?
18%
The Term Clinical Psychology was first used in print in
1907
The first DSM was published in what year?
1952
A book entitled A Guide to Treatments that Work was published in _____ and represented a significant step in the _____.
1998; evidence-based practice movement.
In order to be diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder you must have had symptoms for at least:
2 years
The gap between the DSM IV, TR and DSM 5 is:
20 years
The prevalence of somatic symptom disorder in the general adult population may be around:
5%-7%
2012 research by Cosgrove and Krimsky found that _____% of psychiatrists contributing to the DSM-5 had financial ties to pharmaceutical companies.
69
The WAIS would be an appropriate test for a client whose age is _____ years.
72
The DSM-5 defines mental disorders as
A clinically significant disturbance in cognition, emotion, regulation, or behavior Indicating a dysfunction in mental functioning Usually associated with significant distress or disability in work, relationships, or other areas of functioning
The most recent definition of Motivational Interviewing (as of 2009) is:
A collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
The healthcare relationship requires______.
A shared commitment to patient health & wellbeing
Of the following, which is considered a risk factor for suicide?
A sudden lift in depression
The Warning or Arousal Stage contains all but which one? (External or Internal Influence that causes a person to feel unbalanced from environment) (Most cases the problem fades) (Some cases where problem and stress persists and familiar coping methods do not seem to help) (A time where people get depressed right away)
A time where people get depressed right away
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is the therapy approach created by _____.
Albert Ellis
This substance has the worse detox symptoms:
Alcohol
The DSM-5 added a number of new disorders including: * Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder * Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder * Binge Eating Disorder
All of the above
When you speak with someone who is suicidal, you should:
Allow them to speak and triage
Specific phobias are defined as:
An excessive, unreasonable, persistent fear triggered by a specific object or situation.
People with _________ tend to have communication deficits, such as responding inappropriately in conversations, misreading nonverbal interactions, or having difficulty building friendships appropriate to their age.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Hallmark of_____________ Personality Disorder is evading conflict.
Avoidant
This disorder includes periods of manic symptoms and depressive symptoms that meet the criteria for a Major Depressive Episode.
Bipolar 1 Disorder
This disorder includes periods of only hypomanic symptoms and major depressive symptoms
Bipolar 2 Disorder
"I love you, I hate you, I love you, don't leave me." This is most characteristic of ____ Personality Disorder?
Borderline
A fear of abandonment is most characteristic of which disorder:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Difficulty in relationships and self mutilating behavior is most characteristic of which disorder:
Borderling Personality Disorder
According to psychodynamic theory, the _____ is the part of the mind that establishes rules, restrictions, and prohibitions.
Superego
The number one method for suicide is use of a firearm.
TRUE
This is a good phrase to say to help build a collaborative treatment plan: " When you go home today, who will you talk to about today's appointment? What will you say?"
TRUE
The area of Psychology that is most concerned with diagnosis, causes, and the treatment of mental disorders.
Clinical Psychology
The idea that the way we think about events determines the way we respond to them is a cornerstone of _____ therapy.
Cognitive
Looking at the different regions (and states within those regions) which state would have the highest rate of suicide out of the answer choices?
Colorado compared to california, new york, or texas
In Classical Conditioning the _______ will produce a response (Conditioned Response) similar to that produced by the Unconditioned Stimulus.
Conditioned Stimulus
Jake is not sure what to do...on one hand he would like to keep with the treatment plan and on the other he complains about the cost and time of coming to your office every other week. What stage of change would most characterize Jake?
Contemplation
Which of the following is not one of the "Big Five" personality traits measured by the NEO-PI-R?
Eclecticism
Rollo May, Victor Frankl, and Irvin Yalom are most closely associated with _____ psychotherapy.
Existential
The creation of an anxiety hierarchy is a core feature of _____.
Exposure Therapy
_________refers to loss of response to a CS (Conditioned Stimulus) presented without the UCS (Unconditioned Stimulus).
Extinction
Categorical diagnosis of mental illness has many advantages, including the fact that it
Facilitates Communication between Professionals
In order to assume the sick role, intentionally produced psychological or physical symptoms are known as:
Factitious Disorder
An extreme form of factitious disorder is:
Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another
A Substance Abuse Disorder is not a mental disorder and the reason why people continue using a substance despite significant substance-related problems, is because of a lack of self-control.
False
ADHD is a problem with the motivation to follow rules
False
According to the cognitive model, transference and counter-transference are essential for developing the therapeutic relationship.
False
All suicidal individuals tell someone before they suicide.
False
Asking the question: "Have you thought about killing yourself," can make a patient want to kill themself.
False
Autism Spectrum Disorder is no longer a disorder in the DSM 5
False
Being judgmental is important when practicing motivational Interviewing.
False
Body Dysmorphic Disorder occurs in all people who go for plastic surgery.
False
Cocaine is the most unsafe drug to withdraw from.
False
If a suicidal patient has a loaded gun, you can tell them to bring it to your office for safe keeping.
False
In the DSM 5 there continues to be a 5 axis system.
False
Malingering in a type of Somatic Disorder.
False
Motivational change occurs when people are told what they are doing wrong and told how to change and then make that change.
False
Rolling with resistance is a function of motivational interviewing that means you always agree with the client no matter what....arguments are counterproductive.
False
Schizophrenia is solely caused by a difficult upbringing
False
Specificity of a persons plan to commit suicide is not that important to assess.
False
The DSM-6 is the latest edition to diagnose mental health disorders.
False
There is no need to discuss confidentiality with a child.
False
Those who talk about suicide don't do it.
False
Transference is when the practitioner transfers bias onto the patient.
False
You can have caffeine use disorder.
False
You can't be diagnosed with a depressive disorder that was induced by a substance.
False
Psychologists use the DRM 3 for diagnosing
False - DSM 5
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in your home
False - Fear of going outside the home
Sigmund Freud is most commonly associated with humanistic theory.
False - Pscyodynamic
Negative reinforcement decreases behavior.
False - removing the punishment will increase whatever behavior caused the removal of punishment or consequence
You must have actually witnessed a traumatic event to have PTSD.
False -you could watch or hear about someone else experiencing an event
Mental Retardation is still a diagnosis in the DSM .
False.
The number one method for suicide is poisoning.
False.
According to Cattell, _____ intelligence is intelligence that uses logic to solve problems in new situations with utilizing pre-existing knolwedge.
Fluid
The fastest rate of absorption method into the body is___
Injecting
The term _____ succinctly captures the primary goal of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Insight
The notion of "g," as proposed by Charles Spearman, suggests that essentially,
Intelligence is one thing
_____ reliability is the extent to which an assessment technique yields similar results across different administrators.
Interrater
The new DSM (DSM 5) put childhood disorders:
Into the other chapters, all throughout the book
Conduct Disorder:
Is a childhood disorder characterized by antisocial behaviors which violate the rights of others and age-appropriate social standards and rules.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Is an official mental disorder in DSM-5
Which Patient would be best suited to see a Clinical psychologist?
Jack who has been depressed during the last two months and is having trouble getting tasks completed at work
_______ _______ is a state in which the organism makes no effort to escape or avoid aversive stimuli.
Learned Helplessness
The first person to use the term clinical psychology in print was _____.
Lightner Witmer
Intellectual Disability Disorder is most and best characterized by
Low IQ and difficulty engaging in typical daily activities, which emerges during childhood
Which of the following is an example of an objective personality test?
MMPI-2
Dr. Smith is conducting an evaluation for reality television and would like to compare the test data regarding psychopathology of the applicant for the show to the general population. Dr. Smith would most likely use what test
MMPI-2 RF (Objective Test)
Amy came for her 15th appointment and stated the interventions used were "amazing" and she is really happy to have come to you. She has no pain and has been engaged with the treatment plan from the 2nd appointment. You decide she is good for follow-up adjustments periodically. What stage of change would most characterize Amy?
Maintenance/Relapse
The type of clinical interview that is most often conducted in medical settings for the primary purpose of quickly assessing a client's current level of functioning is the
Mental Status Exam
The type of clinical interview that is most often conducted in medical settings for the primary purpose of quickly assessing a client's current level of functioning is the:
Mental Status Exam AKA Mini Mental Status Exam
"I am the best, there is nobody better than me...well maybe people who I pick to hang out with might be close." This is most characteristic of ____ Personality Disorder
Narcissistic
Having a weak ego that is covered up by the need to feel special and important, usually shows through feeling superior that most people, is most characteristic of which disorder:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
_____ validity is the extent to which an assessment technique is obviously valid to the reader just by seeing it.
Not Content, Convergent, or Discriminant Probably Face Validity
_________ measures an individual's characteristics independent of rater bias or the examiner's own beliefs, usually by the administration of a bank of questions marked and compared against exacting scoring mechanisms that are completely standardized.
Objective Psych Testing
A rigid set of rules regarding organization is most characteristic of which disorder:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
___________ Disorder involves Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least 2 years (in adults and 1 year for children).
Persistent Depressive Disorder
With respect to self care which of the choices below are important?
Planning to be early to appointments
In Schizophrenia psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations delusions, disorganised speech and grossly disorganised or catatonic behaviours are known as:
Positive Symptoms
John comes to your office and states he is only here because his wife told him he has to take care of himself but reported no problem. What stage of change would most characterize John?
Pre-Contemplation
Karen reported during her first appointment she would really like to reduce her neck pain and is looking for advice. She asks you, "What can I do to get better?" What stage of change would most characterize Karen?
Preparation
The most important thing to focus on is building ________________ with a patient (Has to do with the relationship.)
Rapport
Of the following, which is a childhood trauma disorder that occurs as a result of problems with attaching to a caregiver.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Bing-Eating Disorder, which is new to the DSM and can be seen in childhood is best defined as:
Recurring episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period of time than most people would eat under similar circumstances, with episodes marked by feelings of lack of control.
What defense mechanism is commonly associated with when people behave as if they are at an earlier stage of development?
Regression
_________ is any procedure that increases the response.
Reinforcement
The Hallmark of_____________ Personality Disorder is preferring to be isolated from others.
Schizoid
_____ Drugs are a natural drug that's chemical structure has been changed
Semisynthetic
With respect to crisis the last straw means?
Situation that propels an individual into a state of disorganization.
Demonstrating that there are many paths to the profession of clinical psychology, more than half of APA-accredited doctoral programs offer _____.
Specialty Training
What is the most important factor in determining what patients sue?
The quality of the patient/doctor relationship
The validity scales of the MMPI-2 are a measure of _____.
The test-taking attitudes of the client
In the _____, the task of the client is to create a story to go along with the interpersonal scenes depicted in cards.
Thematic Apperception Test
According to the cognitive model, thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another.
True
Among patients in hospital settings, it is estimated that about 1% of individuals have presentations that meet the criteria for factitious disorder.
True
Autonomy is important when using motivational interviewing.
True
Bipolar I is different than Bipolar II with respect to Manic vs. Hypomanic Episodes respectively.
True
Children can have irritability rather than sadness to be diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder?
True
Collateral information is important when treating a child.
True
Depressive disorders can be diagnosed in children.
True
Illness Anxiety Disorder is the preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious, undiagnosed medical illness and a thorough evaluation fails to identify any serious medical condition that accounts for the individual's concerns.
True
Motivational change occurs when people perceive a mismatch between "where they are and where they want to be", and a counselor practicing MotivationalInterviewing works to develop this by helping clients examine the discrepancies between their current circumstances/behavior and their values and future goals.
True
PTSD can be diagnosed in Children.
True
People who abuse drugs and/or alcohol are more likely to commit suicide.
True
Punishment decreases behavior.
True
Semisynthetic Drugs have aspects of it that are found in nature.
True
Since the 1950's the size and scope of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) has increased.
True
The number one method for ATTEMPT of suicide is use of a poison.
True
The prevalence of the Illness Anxiety Disorder is similar in males and females.
True
There is a need to discuss confidentiality with a child.
True
You have to have symptoms for at least two weeks before you can be diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder?.
True
is acceptance and respect by a person toward another no matter what a person says or does. (Let them grow)
Unconditional Positive Regard
The size and scope of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual have _____ since its inception in the 1950s.
Vastly increased
The scientist-practitioner model of training is characterized by
a joint emphasis on practice and research.
All of these disorders occur in childhood except: a. Dementia b. Specific Learning Disorder c. Pica d. Rumination Disorder
a. Dementia
When psychotherapy outcome researchers seek clients on whom to conduct psychotherapy in a study, they typically seek clients who
are "textbook cases" of the diagnosis the therapy intends to treat.
Schizophrenia is characteristic of all of the following except: a. Hallucinations b. Flashbacks c. Delusions d. Avolition - total lack of motiviation e. Disorganized Speech
b. Flashbacks
The following are Anxiety Related Disorders (according to the DSM 5) except: a. Separation Anxiety Disorder b. Selective Mutism c. PTSD d. Specific Phobia
c. PTSD
All are criteria for Major Depressive Disorder Except: a. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day b. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day c. Treating loved ones badly d. Feelings of worthlessness
c. Treating loved ones badly
A growing emphasis in clinical psychology graduate training is _____, or skills that a student must be able to demonstrate in areas such as assessment, research, and diversity.
competencies
The Rorschach Inkblot Method
contains a total of 10 inkblots
Which of the following way(s) might hallucinations be experienced in Schizophrenia? a. Olfactory b. Auditory c. Visual d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The _____ perspective recognizes and emphasizes culturally specific norms and considers a client's behaviors, thoughts, and feelings within the context of that client's culture.
emic
The etic perspective
emphasizes similarities between all people.
The primary goal of cognitive psychotherapy is
logical thinking.
According to Sue and Sue (2008), "_____ is defined as the counselor's acquisition of awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society."
multicultural counseling competence
The most common work setting for clinical psychologists since the 1980s is _____.
private practice
The "blank screen" role of the psychotherapist is most important to _____ psychotherapists.
psychodynamic
Psychiatrists
tend to emphasize biological aspects of clinical problems to a greater extent than clinical psychologists.
To have Conversion Disorder
the diagnosis requires that the symptom is not explained by neurological disease.
The primary goal of humanistic psychotherapy is
to foster self-actualization
The primary goal of psychodynamic psychotherapy is
to make the unconscious conscious
The "dodo bird verdict" refers to the finding that
various forms of psychotherapy are about equally beneficial
According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the most commonly endorsed psychotherapy orientation
was the eclectic/integrative orientation until 2010, when the cognitive orientation was most commonly endorsed.
School psychologists:
work with children in schools and the adults involved in students' lives.
The DSM stands for
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
____________Personality Disorder is usually shown through needing attention at any cost.
Histrionic
According to psychodynamic theory, the _____ is the part of the mind that generates all pleasure-seeking, selfish, indulgent, animalistic impulses.
Id
Jake is ready to engage...he would like to start the treatment plan and has figured that the cost and time of coming to your office every other week is ok for him. He has engaged in three sessions and making some changes. What stage of change would most characterize Jake?
Action
Susan reported for the first time last week she complied with your stretch program and indicated it has led to less discomfort in her lower back. What stage of change would most characterize Susan?
Action
Critical thinking involves the following except: A. Never jump to conclusions B. Emotional reasoning is important C. Keep an open mind D. Be skeptical
B. Emotional reasoning is important
In Somatic Symptom Disorder all of the following might be present except: * Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symptoms * Being concerned about a loved one's symptoms * Persistently high level of anxiety about health or symptoms * Excessive time and energy devoted to these symptoms or health concerns
Being concerned about a loved one's symptoms
Which substance cannot be diagnosed as a Use Disorder?
Caffeine
Empathy
Can be verbal or non-verbal Shows how much we care Declines through training
_____ is a pioneer of the humanistic approach to psychotherapy.
Carl Rogers
The following are used to describe abnormal behavior except: A. Irrationality B. Observer Discomfort C. Unpredictability D. Non-caring Attitude
D. Non-caring Attitude
Social workers: A. Typically Earn a Doctoral Degree B. Undergo training that places heavy emphasis on research methods and psychological testing C. All of the above D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Which disorder are you likely to see in your practice as a Chiropractor?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
_____________is a disorder characterized by worry of many aspects of everyday living.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
_____ was founded by Fritz Perls, and it emphasizes a holistic approach to enhancing the client's experience.
Gestalt Therapy
In 1952, _____ made the (now disproven) claim that there was no proof that psychotherapy was efficacious.
Hans Eysenck
B. F. Skinner is most closely associated with _____.
Operant Conditioning
The slowest rate of absorption method into the body is____
Oral
According to Cummings (2007), _____% of prescriptions written for psychoactive medications come from primary care physicians.
Over 80
I am distrustful of people and go to great lengths to be vigilant about other. I most likely have_____ Personality Disorder.
Paranoid
