AP pysch
After a lengthy interview dr Richard decides that the preferred treatment for Maurice is systematic desensitization which of the following is Dr. Richards most likely diagnosis of Maurice
A specific phobia
Which of the following is an example of Albert Ellis is rational emotive behavior therapy
A therapist refutes irrational beliefs
During therapy sessions Gary's therapist often rephrase his things that Gary has said or asked for clarification this action is consistent with what aspect of humanism or client centered therapy
Active listening
What scenario is most closely related to the results of the 1973 rosehan study
After Andy received a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa his family interpreted that all of his behaviors are symptoms of his diagnosis
Morris is exhibiting symptoms most consistent with illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following is most likely occurring?
After not eating breakfast Morris stomach growls and he feels a slight cramp he panics and is convinced that he has stomach cancer
Oliver has been afraid to leave his house for several months. He cannot identify anything in particular that scares him, but he has begun having food and groceries delivered and keeps his shades drawn. Oliver most likely suffers from what disorder?
Agoraphobia
Petunia experiences distress every time she leaves her house and goes out into a crowd. The most likely diagnosis for her would be which of the following types of disorders?
Agoraphobia
To test effectiveness of an SRI Dr. Morris randomly assigns one group of participants to receive the drug and assigns the other group of placebo Dr. Morris is most likely using
An experimental design and the dependent variable is depression
since her father's death Nina has become dangerously thin because she exercises compulsively and strictly limits her eating based on the symptoms Nina would most likely be diagnosed with what disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Annie experiences disorganized thinking and communicates with people who do not exist. Which of the following treatments is most likely to be used to treat Annie's problems
Antipsychotic medication
As a child, Ryan took delight in hurting animals. As an adult, he frequently abuses strangers and feels no remorse. What diagnosis would Ryan most likely receive, and why?
Antisocial personality disorder because lack of empathy and remorse are characteristics of this disorder
During the past years Lester has experienced several episodes of devastating sadness, weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, and an inability to concentrate. Recently Lesters experience tremendous elation an excessive excitement racing thoughts and elevated self-esteem he's not suffer several day is claiming that he is no longer needs a full nights sleep which diagnosis will Lester most likely receive from a clinical psychologist
Bipolar
Which of the following most likely emphasize listening intently and feeling positively about a client no matter what the client did in therapy
Carl Rogers
Bree, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, remains motionless for hours despite her family's attempts to interact with her. What symptom is Bree demonstrating?
Catatonia
Behavior therapists emphasize which of the following in their treatment of clients
Changing responses to stimuli
In treating a patient for depression, Dr. Pratt focuses on changing the ways in which the patient interprets events. Which type of therapy is Dr. Pratt using?
Cognitive
A man who experiences sudden blindness on witnessing the death of his wife is probably suffering from a
Conversion disorder
Frank witnessed a burglary, and he felt very upset. Shortly after the event, Frank lost his ability to see. Doctors were unable to find a biological reason for his blindness. Which of the following is Frank most likely experiencing?
Conversion disorder
Carmen's psychiatrist has prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to help Carmen feel better. Carmen has most likely been diagnosed with what disorder?
Depression or major depressive disorders
which term associated with psychological disorders best describes a thought feeling or behavior that is a typical or rare
Deviant
Greg experienced trauma as a young child. Now as an adult, in times of stress, his voice and mannerisms change and he claims to be a different person. Greg's symptoms are most in line with what psychological disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder
Dr. Kyler believes that a strong therapeutic alliance causes positive therapeutic outcomes he test this hypothesis by randomly assigning individual seeking therapy to either work with a therapist or work through therapy workbook and then measuring the reduction in symptoms after eight weeks Dr. Taylor concludes that therapy is beneficial to anyone experiencing psychological problems why is Dr. killers conclusion invalid
Dr. Keeler conducted a study from individual seeking out therapy therefore his results are not applicable to the general population
Which therapeutic lifestyle change would have a positive impact on someone's well-being if they experience bouts of depression
Engaging in aerobic exercise
Which research design using 20 participants would most effectively determine how well a drug treats depression
Evaluate how much negative thinking the participants are experiencing then assign 10 participants to a group that receives the drug and 10 participants to a placebo group after 10 weeks of treatment evaluate how many negative thoughts they are experiencing again
Which of the following best demonstrates a behavioral approach to therapy
Finn has been acting out at school so his therapist employs a rewards system for good behavior (token economy) to reward Finn when he behaves well
Charlene is experiencing problems that are most consistent with bipolar disorder. Which of the following scenarios most likely represents Charlene's situation?
For the last two weeks she has been unable to go to work because she has no energy or interest in anything and she feels that life may not be worth living. Three weeks ago however she was optimistic and wildly euphoric and working 18 hours a day voluntarily
Scott is undergoing psychoanalysis to try to deal with the severe anxiety what technique is his therapist likely going to use
Free association
John has been sneezing a little more than usual for the past week. Because of this, he stops at the pharmacy each day to collect pamphlets that list of symptoms of different illnesses because he's worried about his health each day carefully monitors his vital signs and he also goes to urgent care daily each visit the physician suggest that Thomas perfectly healthy which of the following psychological disorders my John be diagnosed with
Hypochondriasis
which of the following is an example of a scenario that a cognitive therapist would most likely interview
If I don't get all A's in college to my degree will be worth nothing
Dr. Freddie believes that the development of schizophrenia is solely caused by biological factors which of the following is not accounted for by this belief
If one member of a set of identical twins develop schizophrenia the other twin has an almost 50% chance of also developing schizophrenia
Joaquin wants to determine whether cognitive therapy is effective in treating depression he measures the depression levels of 40 participants using a pretest making several practical behavior change recommendations to implement and then measuring depression levels in a post test walking concludes that cognitive therapy was effective in treating depression why is this conclusion invalid
Joaquin should've used a control group
bipolar disorders are most effectively treated with a combination of tricyclic antidepressants and
Lithium
Cheryl, who is 85, is having difficulty remembering her phone number and address; at times, she is unsure of where she is. Cheryl is most likely experiencing
Major neurocognitive disorder
Which of the following depictions is most consistent with signs of borderline disorder
Merle was getting along fine with his roommate Carl until Carl left the milk out of the refrigerator Merle then dumped all the food in the refrigerator onto the kitchen floor and changed the locks when Carl was away
Brandon is superficially charming and skilled at exploiting people for his own gain. He is also impulsive and irresponsible, and he generally disregards social norms. Brandon would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?
Narcissistic personality disorder
Gale reluctantly visited a psychotherapist because he is unable to maintain personal relationships. He says, "People don't understand how fortunate they are when I give them the opportunity to come out with me. Sometimes they even say they already have other plans. They clearly are making a mistake turning me down!" Gale's mindset is most indicative of what disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder
Persistent repetitive thoughts that cannot be controlled are known as
Obsessions
An individual has recurring unwanted thoughts of doing harm to his family this is consistent with a diagnosis of
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Every night as he readies for bed, Steven walks in a circle beside his bed five times, afraid that something terrible will happen if he does not. Then, after lying down, he fears that he did not count right, gets up, and repeats the circling. This cycle continues to the point that he gets little sleep. Steven most likely has what disorder?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Joan displays anxiety, irritability, inability to concentrate, and apathy. She also reexperiences a disastrous event through nightmares and vivid memories. Joan is experiencing
PTSD
A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder is best described as an individual who experiences
Persistent anxiety provoking thoughts
Ever since Minnie witnessed a serious car crash, she continues to have vivid nightmares and reacts with panic at any sudden noise. Minnie's symptoms are most indicative of what disorder?
Post traumatic stress disorder
Which type of therapy uses free association dream interpretation and analysis of transference
Psychodynamic or psychoanalytic
Which of the following scenarios is consistent with this behavioral therapeutic approach
Ralph is missed behaving in school so Dr. Evans creates a token economy to increase Ralph's good behavior
Dr. Vasquez is interested in comparing the effectiveness of electro convulsive therapy with that of anti-depressant drugs in treating depression which research design is he most likely going to use
Randomly assigning participants to either take an SSRI or receive a brief electrical current through their brain
Which of the following individuals would most likely experience the lowest level of stigma because of their psychological disorder diagnosis
Ronaldo a man who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
Delusional thinking is most common to which of the following
Schizophrenic disorders
Regina is experiencing symptoms most consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following scenarios is most likely to describe Regina's situation?
Since she has returned from war, Regina has been having nightmares and is startled by every sound, believing she is in imminent danger
Lena has experienced severe pain in her right arm for years, although her doctor can find no cause or external symptom for the pain. Lena would most likely be diagnosed with what psychological disorder?
Somatic symptom disorder
Alan is sure something is wrong with him, even though his doctor has not found any physiological basis for his complaints. He returns to the doctor every few weeks to report symptoms of new illnesses based on information he reads. Alan is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following types of disorders?
Somatoform (somatic)
Which of the following types of disorders is characterized by complaints of bodily symptoms that do not have a detectable medical cause but rather are caused by psychological factors
Somatoform (somatic)
Specific phobia differs from generalized anxiety disorder in which of the following ways
Specific phobia is linked to a particular stimulus whereas generalized anxiety disorder is not
Which of the following behavior-therapy techniques is typically used to reduce fear of heights
Systematic desensitization
Dr. Jones hypothesize that anti-anxiety drugs caused a reduction in central nervous system activity in order to test the path assess what should her independent variable be
Taking Xanax versus taking a placebo
what is an appropriate reason for a clinician to break confidentiality
The client is a danger to self or others
Which of the following is the primary reason for using the most current Edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders DSM
To use a reliable classification system for mental disorders
During a therapy session a client acts very angry towards the therapist just as she acts towards her mother A psycho analytically oriented therapist would say the clients behavior is an example of
Transference
Policy and a cognitive therapist to treat his depression what piece of advice is Paul's therapist likely going to get him
Try to replace your catastrophic thinking with more realistic positive thoughts
Jimmy has a difficult time paying attention in class he often gets up from a seat he demonstrates repetitive behaviors and has difficulty making iContact with others what disorders Jimmy most likely experiencing
autism spectrum disorder