Psych 201- Chapter 16

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

Adderall

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

Stavros,who suffers from ADHD

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

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

How you think determines how you feel.

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

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

bring shame to the family

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

chronic

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

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?

confidentiality

Christine and Susan have been together for 3 years and are thinking about getting married. Lately all they seem to do is fight, as they have trouble communicating over the slightest issue. Both are unhappy and are each thinking that they may need to call off the wedding. They go to see a(n) ________ therapist who might help them work through these communication issues and to help them build collaborative problem-solving strategies.

couples

Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

depressing central nervous system activity

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 clients sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others.

group

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 ones unconscious

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?

inhalants

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

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, â everyone makes mistakes sometimes, he thinks, I am so stupid. What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

overgeneralization

The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the clientâ s needs as well as his or her ________.

personal goal's

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?

play therapy

Dr. Kaplan is working with a Japanese-American client, and regards the clientâ s silence as an indication that he is not happy to be in therapy. He fails to consider that his client has learned that authority figures should be shown deference and that his silence is a sign of respect. Dr. Kaplan is demonstrating ________.

poor cultural competence

Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill?

psychiatric hospitals

Martha and Mikey go to meet with a psychotherapist and other parents to learn about their adult sonâ s symptoms of schizophrenia. They spend time discussing the illness, learning to understand his challenges, and getting information about how to most effectively help him recover. This approach is called a ________ group.

psychoeducational

Cultural competence is a therapistâ s understanding of, and attention to, ________.

race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment.

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

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family memberâ s specific problem?

strategic

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?

systematic desenstization

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

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

the client's present and future

What principle underlies cognitive-behavioral therapy?

thoughts affect actions

How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?

years

Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________.

Manic Episodes

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

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.

40 to 60