Ch. 15 Clinical Psychology Multiple Choice

What do psychodynamic therapists call the blocking of anxiety-laden material from conscious awareness? a. Resistance b. Interpretation c. Transference d. Face-to-face e. Interpersonal psychotherapy

a. Resistance

Based on brain scans of those with bipolar disorder, which of the following is true? a. The brain is more active during manic episodes and less active during depressive episodes. b. The brain is less active during manic episodes and more active during depressive episodes. c. There is no consistent relationship between brain activity and periods of mania or depression. d. The brain is more active than normal during both manic and depressive episodes. e. The brain is less active than normal during both manic and depressive episodes.

a. The brain is more active during manic episodes and less active during depressive episodes.

Which of the following is the best phrase for a bond of trust and mutual understanding between a therapist and client who are working to overcome the client's problem? a. Therapeutic alliance b. EMDR c. Evidence-based practice d. Meta-analysis e. Outcome research

a. Therapeutic alliance

Dr. Carlson advises his depressed patients to discuss their childhood as well as their present lives. He also prescribes medications for them. His therapeutic style would be best described as a. eclectic. b. biomedical. c. psychoanalytic. d. transference. e. psychodynamic.

a. eclectic.

Which neurotransmitter is affected by antipsychotic medications? a. Epinephrine b. Dopamine c. Norepinephrine d. Acetylcholine e. Serotonin

b. Dopamine

Which area of the brain exhibits higher-than-normal activity in many people with PTSD? a. Amygdala b. Hippocampus c. Hypothalamus d. Reticular formation e. Occipital lobe

a. Amygdala

Jayne has been diagnosed with depression. Her therapist suggested that she get out and interact with her friends more, and that she not allow herself to worry about whether her friends wat to be around her. Jayne's therapist is using what type of approach to treat her depression? a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Group therapy c. Rational-emotive behavior therapy d. Behavior modification e. Systematic desensitization

a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM-5? a. Describing mental disorders b. Selecting appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders c. Placing mental disorders in their appropriate cultural context d. Selecting appropriate medicines to treat mental disorders e. Understanding the causes of mental disorders

a. Describing mental disorders

The better predictor(s) of violence is (are): I. Use of alcohol and drugs II. Previous violence III. Psychological disorders a. I & II only b. II & III only c. I & III only d. III only e. I, II & III

a. I & II only

Rebekah has grown increasingly nervous about going to school and social gatherings. When she is assigned a presentation in English class, she is so terrified that her teacher and classmates will judge her harshly that she can't bring herself to go to school at all. A therapist would be most likely to diagnose her with... a. ADHD b. panic disorder c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. social anxiety disorder e. posttraumatic stress disorder

d. social anxiety disorder

Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Patricia has been prescribed ________ to level the highs and lows of the disorder. a. Xanax b. Lithium c. Zoloft d. Paxil e. Ativan

b. Lithium

Andrew is so afraid of spiders that he is having a hard time leaving his "spider-proofed" home and going to work. Andrew's psychiatrist has diagnosed him with... a. agoraphobia. b. a phobia. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder. e. susto.

b. a phobia.

After spending several weeks barely able to get out of bed, Hatch finds himself with so much energy that he surprises his wife by painting the entire house in one day. Concerned, his wife brings him to the hospital, where the doctors diagnose him with a. suicidal thoughts. b. bipolar disorders. c. persistent depressive disorder. d. rumination. e. major depressive disorder.

b. bipolar disorders.

Over several years, Charles gradually developed schizophrenia. Because of this, the prognosis for recovery is poor. His type of schizophrenia would be referred to as a. acute b. chronic. c. maternal. d. catatonic. e. positive.

b. chronic.

Dr. Welle tries to help her clients by teaching them to modify the way they think when under stress or experiencing symptoms. This means that Dr. Welle engages in ________ therapy. a. behavior b. cognitive c. group d. rational-emotive therapy e. client-centered

b. cognitive

Antisocial personality disorder is most often characterized by a. violence. b. lack of conscience. c. mood swings. d. unexplained physical symptoms. e. committing serial murders.

b. lack of conscience.

Trevor spends 45 minutes a day in front of an intense light. It is most likely that he is being treated with a. cognitive therapy. b. light therapy. c. EMDR therapy. d. Rational-emotive behavior therapy. e. psychodynamic therapy.

b. light therapy.

Juliette's depression is not responding to the normal biomedical treatments. Her therapist has suggested that she try several sessions of _________ to energize her left frontal lobe and reduce her symptoms. a. psychosurgery b. rTMS c. ECT d. CBT e. REBT

b. rTMS

Concerning suicide, a. marijuana use is related to suicide, but alcohol use is not. b. women are more likely to attempt suicide than men. c. suicide is a bigger problem among the poor than among the rich. d. women are more likely to end their lives than men. e. married individuals are more likely to commit suicide than single people.

b. women are more likely to attempt suicide than men.

Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders result from an interplay of a variety of factors? a. Taijin-kyofusho b. The DSM-5 c. The biopsychosocial approach d. Amok e. The medical model

c. The biopsychosocial approach

Karl, a 45-year-old barber, had worked in the same shop his entire life. Last year he disappeared and was found working as a car mechanic known as "K" 300 miles away, saying he had no memory of his former life. Karl's clinical diagnosis would most likely be a. schizophrenia b. antisocial personality disorder c. a fugue state. d. a conversion disorder. e. dissociative identity disorder.

c. a fugue state.

Believing that aliens are trying to steal her thoughts, Shauna wears a special hat that she designed. Her beliefs represent a. hallucinations. b. thickening cerebral tissue. c. delusions d. a word salad. e. insufficient dopamine receptors.

c. delusions

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessions are repetitive __________ and compulsions are ___________ repetitive. a. behaviors; thoughts b. behaviors; experiences c. thoughts; behaviors d. concerns; memories e. thoughts; concerns

c. thoughts; behaviors

Knowing that you have taken AP Psychology, a friend of yours asks for your opinion on which type of psychotherapy she should consider for her anxiety. What would be your advice? a. Psychodynamic therapy is best for anxiety. b. Rational-emotive behavior therapy has had the best results in treating anxiety. c. She should avoid client-centered therapy as it has been shown to have very little value. d. Cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies have all demonstrated effectiveness for treating anxiety. e. It does not matter what type of psychotherapy she chooses, because anxiety can only be treated with medication.

d. Cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies have all demonstrated effectiveness for treating anxiety.

Which of the following is most effectively treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? a. Psychosis b. Schizophrenia c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder d. Depression e. Generalized anxiety disorder

d. Depression

During depression, researchers have found I. reduced levels of serotonin II. reduced levels of norepinephrine. III. reduced activity in the hypothalamus. a. I only. b. II only. c. III only. d. I and II only. e. I and III only.

d. I and II only.

The nation with the highest reported rates of psychological disorders is a. Ukraine. b. China. c. Nigeria d. The United States. e. France.

d. The United States.

Mary Cover Jones helped a little boy named Peter overcome his fear of rabbits by gradually moving a rabbit closer to him each day while he was eating his snack. This was one of the first applications of a. group therapy. b. virtual reality. c. aversive therapy. d. exposure therapy. e. cognitive therapy.

d. exposure therapy.

Leo is always so worried that something bad is about to happen that he can't stay focused at school. A therapist might best diagnose Leo with.... a. panic disorder. b. a phobia. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder. e. susto.

d. generalized anxiety disorder.

Adela regularly interprets everyday aches and pains, such as stomach cramps and headaches, as serious medical problems. Her doctor is unable to convince her that her problems are not serious. Aela suffers from a. dissociative identity disorder. b. antisocial personality disorder. c. a fugue state. d. illness anxiety disorder. e. anorexia nervosa

d. illness anxiety disorder.

Which of the following a true of depression? a. Depression usually develops during middle age. b. Depression usually happens without major cognitive or behavioral changes. c. A major depressive episode usually gets worse and worse unless it's treated. d. True depression is usually not related to stress in one's work or relationships. e. Compared with men, nearly twice as many women have been diagnosed with depression.

e. Compared with men, nearly twice as many women have been diagnosed with depression.

Which of the following is one of the ways humanistic therapies differ from psychoanalytic therapies? a. Humanistic therapies believe the past is more important than the present and future. b. Humanistic therapies boost self-fulfillment by decreasing self-acceptance. c. Humanistic therapies believe the path to growth is found by uncovering hidden determinants. d. Humanistic therapies believe that unconscious thoughts are more important than conscious thoughts. e. Humanistic therapies focus on promoting growth not curing illness.

e. Humanistic therapies focus on promoting growth not curing illness.

For every five assignments they complete, Senorita Vale gives her students one "Homework Puntos." They can use those passes to opt out of future assignments. She is making use of a technique known as a. family therapy. b. systematic desensitization. c. exposure therapy. d. REBT e. a token economy.

e. a token economy.

Meta-analysis is a. a drug study based on a small sample. b. a treatment versus no treatment group. c. a tendency for smaller scores to move toward the average. d. regressing from unusual to usual. e. a way to combine the results of many studies.

e. a way to combine the results of many studies.

A person with schizophrenia who is experiencing negative symptoms is likely to demonstrate a. hallucinations. b. delusions. c. disorganized speech. d. inappropriate laughter. e. social withdrawal.

e. social withdrawal.

No matter how embarrassing her discussions with her therapist might be, Jenny recognizes that he always treats her with respect. This acceptance illustrates the client-centered technique of a. free association. b. active listening. c. resistance. d. Freudian interpretation. e. unconditional positive regard.

e. unconditional positive regard.