Psychology Ch 16

Research finds that when receiving treatment for a substance use problem, the treatment has to last for at least ________ month(s) before a positive outcome is likely to be achieved.

3

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.

Hispanic and African American

How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis?

In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors, while psychoanalysis involves digging deeply into one's unconscious.

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

MethylphenidateAmphetaminesAtomoxetineGuafacineClonidine

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?

active listening

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?

aversive conditioning

Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?

bipolar

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

bring shame to the family.

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Roscoe suffers from cocaine use disorder as well as bipolar disorder. The fact that he has two psychiatric diagnoses at once would make his a ________ situation.

comorbid

dr. xavier encourages his client to relax and say whatever comes to mind at the moment. dr. xavier is using ________ to treat his client.

free association

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

group

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

how you think determines how you feel

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

intake

Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesnâ t want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesnâ t attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?

involuntary

Of the following substances or substance groups, which is the only one where illicit use patterns are higher in those between 12 and 17 years old than those who are 18 to 25 years of age?

marijuana

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

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

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 donâ t understand what is expected of them in the home. she helps them to get â on the same pageâ with regard to each family memberâ s place in the home and helps the parents work on their own relationship as co-parents. this is called ________ family therapy.

structural

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

the church

What principle underlies cognitive-behavioral therapy?

thoughts affect behavior

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 ________.

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?

unconditional positive regard

How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

years