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