PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 16: Therapy and Treatment

8. What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services?

A. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle- class Americans.

13. Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

A. active listening

11. Svetlana admires her boss, Helga. One day Helga forgets her briefcase and Svetlana loses all admiration for Helga. Svetlana thinks that a boss is either always perfect or not worthy of admiration. What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

A. all-or-nothing thinking

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

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

19. Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

C. It can decrease a client's shame and isolation about a problem.

22. Lana is late for dinner with her parents. They don't care, but she thinks this is a catastrophe—an inaccurate view of the situation that leads her to feel bad about herself. In this example, what represents the cognitive distortion?

C. Lana thinking that being late for dinner is a catastrophe

24. Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?

C. involuntary

12. Grace is talking with her wife, Myanna. Myanna starts crying, and Grace immediately assumes that Myanna wants a divorce. What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

C. jumping to conclusions

20. 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 ________.

C. psycho-educational treatment

10. 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?

D. overgeneralization

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

D. stimulants

14. Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

D. unconditional positive regard