Psych 101 Final Chapter 16

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. aversion therapy C. classical conditioning D. free association

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Exposure therapy is a ________ technique. A. counterconditioning B. classical conditioning C. free association D. psychodynamic

counterconditioning

Aversive conditioning is a ________. A. counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior B. classical conditioning therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior C. form of psychotherapy that aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors D. therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors

counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior

Ocean Therapy involves group discussion and ________. A. aversion therapy B. learning how to surf C. sensory deprivation D. swimming with dolphins

learning how to surf

Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except________. A. auditory hallucinations B. manic episodes C. paranoia D. visual hallucinations

manic episodes

Cultural competence is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to, ________. A. race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment B. issues related to being a female therapist treating a male client C. issues related to whether the client is considered normal or deviant D. treating everyone the same regardless of cultural background

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

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? A. unconditional positive regard B. active listening C. client focus D. transference

unconditional positive regard

How long does psychoanalysis typically take? A. months B. one week of intensive sessions C. weeks D. years

years

Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A. Adderall B. Clozaril C. Lithium D. Xanax

Adderall

According to research, how does the public view children and teens with mental health disorders? A. A statistically insignificant number of U.S. adults do not believe children can develop a mental health disorder. B. Over 1,300 U.S. adults believe children with depression are prone to violence. C. Research has not been conducted regarding how the public views children and teens with mental health disorders. D. The majority of U.S. adults do not believe depressed children are capable of violence.

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

What did a 2006 special report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) suggest about the amount of mental illness in the criminal justice system? A. Criminals are likely to fake mental illness to avoid trial. B. Criminals plead insanity to get away with index crimes such as murder. C. Criminals with mental illnesses stay in prison in order to receive treatment. D. People with mental illnesses are overrepresented in probation and parole populations.

People with mental illnesses are overrepresented in probation and parole populations.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? Carl Rogers believed most of our psychological problems are the result of repressed impulses and trauma experienced in childhood, and he believed psychoanalysis would help uncover long-buried feelings. A. The name "Carl Rogers" should be changed to the name "Sigmund Freud." B. The word "childhood" should be changed to the word "infancy." C. The word "psychoanalysis" should be changed to the word "humanism." D. The word "repressed" should be changed to the word "conscious."

The name "Carl Rogers" should be changed to the name "Sigmund Freud."

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 B. collapsing boundaries C. jumping to conclusions D. overgeneralization

all-or-nothing thinking

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________. A. antidepressants B. anti-anxiety agents C. antipsychotics D. mood stabilizers

antidepressants

Which mental disorder is least likely to be treated in children 8-15 years old? A. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) B. anxiety disorder C. conduct disorder D. mood disorder

anxiety disorder

________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders. A. asylums B. churches C. clinics D. hospitals

asylums

________ can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; it can also cause constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness. A. atypical antipsychotics B. antidepressants C. mood stabilizers D. stimulants

atypical antipsychotics

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? A. aversive conditioning B. aversion therapy C. experience conditioning D. exposure therapy

aversive conditioning

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy. A. biomedical B. cognitive C. humanistic D. RET

biomedical

Which group is play therapy often used to treat? A. children B. elderly C. men D. women

children

Addiction is often viewed as a(an) ________ disease. A. chronic B. fleeting C. imaginary D. simple

chronic

Humanistic therapy is also called ________ therapy. A. client-centered B. cognitive-behavioral C. ECT D. personality-focused

client-centered

Rafael is in therapy, and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. For example, he helps Rafael learn to not overgeneralize his likelihood of failing his sociology class based on doing poorly on his first exam. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. cognitive therapy B. non-directive therapy C. play therapy D. psychodynamic psychotherapy

cognitive therapy

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. aversion therapy B. classical conditioning C. cognitive-behavioral therapy D. free association

cognitive-behavioral therapy

The primary therapeutic orientation used in couples counseling is ________. A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) C. strategic family therapy D. structural family therapy

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Breach of confidentiality is a greater risk in ________ therapy. A. group B. humanistic C. individual D. play

group

What is the goal of humanistic therapy? A. helping clients change undesirable behaviors B. helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves C. learning a new response to a stimulus D. treating a client's fear or anxiety

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

What is the goal of humanistic therapy? A. helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves B. helping clients change undesirable behaviors C. learning a new response to a stimulus D. treating a client's fear or anxiety

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

Dr. Banner wants his clients to learn to articulate thoughts that keep them from achieving their goals. Therefore, Dr. Banner increases their self-awareness by focusing on their conscious thoughts. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using? A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. cognitive therapy C. free association D. humanistic therapy

humanistic therapy

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A. cognitive-behavioral therapy B. ECT C. play therapy D. RET

play therapy

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was ________. A. possessed by demons B. a prophet C. about to die D. in need of counseling

possessed by demons

________ have over 85% of the l,669 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. A. nursing homes B. rural areas C. schools D. urban areas

rural areas

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________. A. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy B. a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches C. ADHD who also suffer from anxiety D. auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache. A. anti-anxiety agents B. antipsychotics C. atypical antipsychotics D. stimulants

stimulants

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache. A. stimulants B. anti-anxiety agents C. antipsychotics D. atypical antipsychotics

stimulants

Carl Rogers called his therapeutic orientation client-centered therapy because he thought the term "patient" ________. A. suggested the person could not be helped B. suggested the person seeking help needed medicine C. suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure D. was too negative

suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure

On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a stimulus hierarchy. Which form of therapy is she using? A. systematic desensitization B. aversion therapy C. free association D. play therapy

systematic desensitization

Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors such as socializing with other patients. They can later exchange the chips for privileges, like extra TV time. This is an example of ________. A. token economy B. classical conditioning C. humanism D. RET

token economy

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? A. active listening B. client focus C. transference D. unconditional positive regard

unconditional positive regard

Which kind of therapy involves a therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors? A. behavior B. biomedical C. cognitive D. exposure

behavior

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________. A. client says whatever comes to mind at the moment B. client engages in self-reflection prior to the session to decide what to discuss C. client keeps a dream diary to guide therapy sessions D. therapist hypnotizes the client

client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

The amount of time spent in therapy depends on the needs of the client and the ________. A. client's personal goals B. client's personality as determined during intake C. client's willingness to follow the recommendations of the therapist D. therapist-client relationship

client's personal goals