Psych 15 and 16 (exam 4)

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.

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

A psychological disorder is a ________.

40 to 60

About _______ percent of those who seek treatment for a substance use problem tend to relapse and return to using drugs or alcohol after a period of abstinence.

chronic

Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease that can rewire the sufferer's brain.

seasonal pattern

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during the fall and winter months when she gets less direct exposure to sunlight What kind of depression does Alexis have?

depressing central nervous system activity

Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

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?

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.

unconditional postitive 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?

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

exorcism

In Medieval times, what would be the most likely form of treatment for someone suffering the symptoms of a psychological illness?

cognitive-behavioral therapy

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?

manic

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing a(n) ________ episode.

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?

safety behavior

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

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?

a token economy

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 ________.

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.

borderline personality disorder

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

agoraphobia

Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ________.

comorbid

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.

co-occurrence of two disorders

What is comorbidity?

confidentially

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.

dopamine and serotonin

Which pair of neurotransmitters has received the most attention as a potential explanation for the symptoms of schizophrenia?

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

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

play 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?

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

How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis?

involuntary

Stavros is arrested for drunk driving. His prison sentence includes attending therapy sessions to treat alcohol addiction. He doesn't want to attend these sessions, but his sentence will be extended if he doesn't attend them. What kind of treatment does this describe?

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?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America?

the client's present and future

Which of the following choices is an emphasis of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy?

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)?

Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?