Psyc Exam 6

group

A particular benefit of ________ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a client's sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others.

being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards

According to the textbook, which of these events would have the highest likelihood of causing posttraumatic stress disorder?

bring shame to the family.

Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would

manic episodes

Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.

Mood disorders have been shown to have a strong genetic and biological basis.

Apollonia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. She knows her mother took medicine to combat depression and she worries her daughter will experience depression too. Why?

psychotic

At the most basic level, schizophrenia is best conceptualized as a(n) ________ disorder.

couples

Christine and Susan have been together for 3 years and are thinking about getting married. Lately all they seem to do is fight, as they have trouble communicating over the slightest issue. Both are unhappy and are each thinking that they may need to call off the wedding. They go to see a(n) ________ therapist who might help them work through these communication issues and to help them build collaborative problem-solving strategies.

episodic

Cole spends a few weeks being treated for major depressive disorder. He eventually stops exhibiting symptoms, but a few months later they reoccur. Once again the symptoms dissipate, but a few months later they reoccur. Cole's major depressive disorder is ________?

posttraumatic stress

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring Cordelia's left arm. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing ________ disorder.

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

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

somatic

Diondre harbors the belief that spider eggs have been implanted underneath his fingernails and that the spiders will hatch inside his skin and will eventually begin to eat his organs. What kind of delusion is this?

unconditonal positive regard

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?

structural

Dr. Piccolo is working with a family and determines that the parents do not make rules together and often contradict each other. This leads to confusion among the children who act out because they don't understand what is expected of them in the home. She helps them to get "on the same page" with regard to each family member's place in the home and helps the parents work on their own relationship as co-parents. This is called ________ family therapy.

intake

During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for ________.

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

fugue

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing dissociative ________.

years

How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

Hispanic and African American

In a study of several thousand women, it was found that rates of bulimia nervosa was more prevalent among _________ women when compared to non-Hispanic whites.

the church

In the African American community, what has been found to play a significant role as an alternate source of support to mental health services?

overgeneralization

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?

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Jeff is an unforgiving perfectionist who would rather deliver work a week late than turn in a project with even minor mistakes. In fact, he spends so much time working that he never has time for anything else. Jeff is known to be rigid, inflexible, and stubborn, and he never compromises. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jeff's personality?

aversive conditioning

Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails?

active listening

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?

psychoeducational

Martha and Mikey go to meet with a psychotherapist and other parents to learn about their adult son's symptoms of schizophrenia. They spend time discussing the illness, learning to understand his challenges, and getting information about how to most effectively help him recover. This approach is called a ________ group.

safety behaviors

Mental or behavioral acts that reduce anxiety in social situations, such as avoiding eye contact or rehearsing sentences before speaking are called ________.

narcissistic

Nathan has an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment from others. Nathan appears to suffer from ________ personality disorder.

systematic desensitization

On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a hierarchy of stimuli related to her phobia. Which form of therapy is she using?

obsessive-compulsive

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

personal goals

The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the client's needs as well as his or her ________.

biological

The approach to psychology suggesting that psychological disorders may be best explained by looking at genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities is the ________ perspective.

negative

Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms.

repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder have in common?

the cause of a disorder

What is meant by the term etiology?

strategic

What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family member's specific problem?

orbitofrontal cortex

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in the development of symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

becoming split off, or separated, from one's core sense of self

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders?

Adderall

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

Which of the following is a set of symptoms or behaviors that you might see in a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about it—this leads her to become depressed.

Which of the following is an example of hopelessness theory?

Jordy locks his door exactly nine times every time he leaves the house to make sure it is locked.

Which of the following is the best example of a compulsion?

confidentiality

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?

anxiety

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and worry that is accompanied by disturbances in behaviors.