Psychology 101 ch 15

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According to Freud, the ________ of the dream refers to the hidden, symbolic meaning of the dream, which, if correctly interpreted, reveals the unconscious conflicts that created the nervous disorder. a.) manifest content b.) free association c.) latent content d.) resistance

c.

Alcoholic Anonymous is a particularly well-known __________ group. a.) psychoanalytic therapy b.) desensitization c.) self-help d.) structured behavior therapy

c.

A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered to the patient, resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain, is called ________. a.) prefrontal lobotomy b.) electroconvulsive therapy c.) trephining d.) relaxation training and meditation

b.

Camila is interested in helping her client get a clearer understanding of his motives and action. She is most likely to be a(n) __________ therapists. a.) action b.) insight c.) biomedical d.) relationship

b.

Gestalt therapy is considered ________, often confronting clients about the statements they have made. Instead of simply reflecting back clients' statements, a Gestalt therapist uses a number of planned experiences to help clients become more aware of their own feelings. a.) directive b.) nondirective c.) behavioral d.) cognitive

b.

Nevaeh takes lithium to control symptoms of her mental disorder. Nevaeh is most likely suffering from ___________. a.) schizophrenia b.) bipolar disorder c.) social phobia d.) generalized anxiety disorder

b.

Therapies aimed mainly at understanding one's thoughts, feeling, and behaviors are referred to as _______________. a.) action therapies b.) insight therapies c.) biomedical therapies d.) relationship therapies

b.

A type of therapy in which clients meet regularly in a group setting and discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ________ therapy. a.) social b.) informal c.) group d.) Gestalt

c.

Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as ________. a.) hopelessness, sadness, and suicide ideations b.) excessive worry, repetitive thoughts, and compulsive behavior c.) hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior d.) manipulation, lying, and cheating

c.

A disadvantage of group therapy is that it can only be used alone and not in combination with any other form of therapy. true or false?

false

The most common form of psychosurgery practiced today is the prefrontal lobotomy. True False

false

A client lies on a couch with the therapist sitting out of sight behind the client. The therapist gets to know the client's problems through free association, resistance, and transference. This is an example of ________ therapy. a.) psychoanalytic b.) behavior c.) person-centered d.) rational emotive

a.

A client at a psychiatric hospital is rewarded for improved grooming habits and coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes. This technique is known as __________. a.) modeling b.) negative reinforcement c.) a token economy d.) systematic desensitization

c.

Nathan has been undergoing psychoanalysis for several months. Over the past few weeks, he has become unwilling to talk about his relationship with his father and becomes uncomfortable when thoughts of him mind during therapy. What process would the therapist say is occurring? a.) insight b.) reactance c.) resistance d.) transference

c.

Tovah is a psychologist who believes that many psychological difficulties are the result of unconscious conflicts of which a client is unaware. Tovah most likely endorses which type of therapy? a.) cognitive-behavioral therapy b.) cognitive therapy c.) psychoanalysis d.) person-centered therapy

c.

which of the following is an advantage of behavior therapy? a.) It is very effective in treating serious psychological disorders. b.) it treats the underlying cause of the problem. c.) it is a relatively quick and efficient way to reduce symptoms. d.) The therapist decides which of the client's thoughts are rational and which are irrational.

c.

Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that ________. a.) cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for every problem b.) all psychotherapies can be used to treat any problem c.) Gestalt psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for any problem d.) no one psychotherapy worked for every type of problem

d.

Which of the following individuals would be considered a good candidate for psychoanalysis? a.) Mariah, who is extremely withdrawn b.) Kaleem, who suffers from a severe psychotic disorder c.) Pasha, who is unable to verbally express her thoughts and feelings d.) Aaron, who sufferers from anxiety

d.

According to Sigmund Freud, the ________ of the dream refers t othe actual dream and its events. a.) manifest content b.) free association c.) latent content d.) resistance

a.

An advantage of group therapy is that groups ____________. a.) are a source of social and emotional support b.) allow countertransference to occur c.) bestow unconditional approval on group members d.) allow an extremely shy person to feel more comfortable speaking up

a.

The kind of therapy that involves talking things out with a professional is called ________. a.) psychotherapy b.) biomedical therapy c.) physical therapy d.) electroconvulsive shock therapy

a.

Which of the following is a reason why deep brain stimulation (DBS) would not be used before techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)? a.) DBS is an invasive technique, while tDCS and rTMS are not. b.) DBS requires the use of major tranquilizers, which are also called barbiturates. c.) DBS is more highly associated with extrapyramidal side effects such as tardive dyskinesia. d.) DBS has an unacceptable risk of creating lobotomy-like symptoms.

a.

Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck? a.) selective thinking b.) low frustration tolerance c.) hostility and rage d.) self-downing

a.

________ therapies have been used not only to treat mental disorders but also to help people make career choices, deal with workplace problems, and counsel married couples. a.) Humanistic b.) Psychoanalytic c.) Biomedical d.) Biological

a.

Kaleem wants to see a therapist because he feels he has negative thoughts and would like to change his way of thinking. Because he is on a limited budget, he would like to choose a type of therapy that is relatively short-term and inexpensive. Which of the following therapies would best meet Kaleem's needs? a.) psychoanalysis b.) biomedical therapy c.) cognitive-behavioral d.) person-centered

c.

Many psychological professionals today take a(n) ________ view of psychotherapy, in which they combine techniques from different theoretical models. a.) group treatment b.) humanistic c.) eclectic d.) behavioral

c.

At Skinner Elementary School, teachers pass out "skinner bucks" to students who turn in papers on time, obey the teacher, and finish their homework. The paper "bucks" can be traded in at the end of the week for special treats or game-playing time on the classroom computer. This system most resembles a ________. a.) participant modeling technique b.) contingency contract c.) group extinction procedure d.) token economy

d.

Beck's cognitive therapy is particularly effective in the treatment of ________. a.) anxiety disorders b.) somatoform disorders c.) schizophrenia d.) depression

d.

Beck's cognitive therapy is particularly effective in the treatment of ___________. a.) anxiety disorders b.) somatoform disorders c.) schizophrenia d.) depression

d.

Dr. Graham listens to Maria's statements and then restates what he feels is Maria's message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Graham practicing? a.) behavior b.) cognitive c.) psychoanalytic d.) person-centered

d.

Psychoanalysis is a therapy technique designed by _____________. a.) Alfred Adler b.) Carl Rogers c.) Fritz Perls d.) Sigmund Freud

d.


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