Psych Final Q&A

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first introduced in:

1938

AIDS patients are about _____ times more likely than hypertension patients to be in support groups.

250x

After three sessions of electroconvulsive therapy each week for two to four weeks, _____ percent of people with severe depression improve markedly.

70%

What does the deep brain stimulation do?

Alters the wiring of the sad brain using a pacemaker

Psychodynamic theory is good for...

Anxiety & depression

This therapy is empirically supported for treating sexual disorders & is supported for treating bed-wetting.

Behaviour therapy

Simon is a 28-year-old male who suffers from bipolar disorder. He does not like lithium because of the side effects. His doctor prescribes a medication that was originally used to treat epilepsy. This medication is _____.

Depakote

_____ therapists make decisions about different therapies based upon the evidence suggested by research, the therapist's clinical expertise, and the therapist's knowledge of their client.

Evidence-based

_____ touched off the debate about psychotherapy's effectiveness when he summarized 24 studies of psychotherapy outcomes.

Eysenck

What does Transcranial electrical stimulation (tDCS) do?

administrates weak current to brain

What does psychoanalysis do?

bring's patients' repressed feelings into conscious awareness (id - ego - superego)

What is Depakote used for?

controls manic episodes

What is lithium used for?

lvls out highs and lows of BPD

It is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy because clients:

may need to believe the therapy was worth the effort

Behavioural conditioning therapies are good for...

phobias, compulsions, marital problems, sexual dysfunctions

Identifying and eliminating the socially stressful conditions that contribute to psychological disorders is of MOST central interest to the advocates of ______ mental health.

preventive

Identifying and eliminating the socially stressful conditions that contribute to psychological disorders is of MOST central interest to the advocates of:

preventive mental health

A patient at a mental health clinic is suffering from involuntary movements of his facial muscles and tongue. It is possible that this _____ is a side effect of his long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

tardive dyskinesia

The most common hallucinations experienced in schizophrenia affect the sense of _____.

Hearing

What's dialectical therapy?

Helps one change harmful/suicidal patterns

Chase is experiencing depression. He feels terrible and wants immediate relief. His doctor prescribes an antidepressant. How soon will Chase get relief?

In 4-6 weeks

Nondirective (Client-Centered Therapy) is good for...

Mild-moderate depression

Cognitive/cognitive-behavioural therapy is good for...

PTSD, anxiety, depression

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize on?

People's potential for self fulfillment, gives ppl new insight, helps reduce inner conflict that interferes w natural development and growth

Even though he has been taking medication for his depression, Gilbert recently attempted suicide. In an effort to better address his depression, his doctor is recommending electroconvulsive therapy. Gilbert is wondering about possible side effects. His doctor should tell him that the possible side effects include:

Seizures and memory loss

You need a master's degree to be a psychiatrist. T or F?

T

Mary Ann, a woman in her fifties, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and prescribed antipsychotic medication starting in her twenties. She has used this medication continuously since then. What serious side effect is she MOST at risk for?

Tardive dyskinesia

The fact that electroconvulsive therapy, massage therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation all alleviate severe depression suggests that the common underlying factor may be:

a change in the level of stimulation to the brain

Drew's therapist believes in using only empirically supported therapies for treating his insomnia. She will probably use _____ therapy.

cognitive

John is a 28-year-old male who suffers from bipolar disorder. He does not like lithium because of the side effects. His doctor prescribes this medication, originally used to treat epilepsy. This medication is:

depakote

Blake's doctor told her that she should not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This is because antianxiety agents such as Xanax _____ nervous system activity.

depress central

Antipsychotic drugs are to _____ as a cork is to a _____.

dopamine receptors, bottle

what does psychodynamic therapy do?

helps people understand current symptoms, gains and explores the perspective on defended-against thoughts and feelings

What are the goals of insight therapies?

improves function by increasing the awareness of motives & defences, behavioural therapy IS NOT one of em

Which characteristic is NOT found for those with antisocial personality disorder?

increased autonomic arousal in unnerving situations

What is cognitive-behavioural therapy?

integrative therapy that combines cognitive therapy w behavioural therapy

Angelina is suffering from depression. Once a week, she sees a therapist and, with the therapist's help, she has begun to explore her past experiences and how they might have contributed to her depression. In addition, Angelina's therapist has Angelina begin to adopt new ways of thinking about the current events in her life. Angelina's therapist is MOST likely using which type of therapy?

psychotherapy

Mood-stabilizing drugs work more by _____ than _____.

reducing mania; reducing depression

What does Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) do?

sends magnetic energy to the brain surface through coiled wire held close to them