PSY 203 Quiz 9

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People with mental illnesses are overrepresented in probation and parole populations. True False

True

Humanistic therapy is also called ________ therapy. cognitive-behavioral ECT client-centered personality-focused

client-centered

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? disclosure discretion privilege confidentiality

confidentiality

Anti-anxiety agents typically work by ________. altering levels of neurotransmitters blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine depressing central nervous system activity improving the ability to focus on tasks

depressing central nervous system activity

What is the primary goal of humanistic therapy? helping clients change undesirable behaviors helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves learning a new response to a stimulus treating a client's fear or anxiety

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

During the therapist's first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs. admission analysis counseling intake

intake

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________. mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches ADHD who also suffer from anxiety auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy

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? active listening client focus transference unconditional positive regard

unconditional positive regard

What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services? Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services more frequently than White, middle-class Americans. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services to the same extent as White, middle-class Americans. Ethnically Asian minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than ethnically Black minorities.

Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle-class Americans.

________ can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; it can also cause constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness. antidepressants atypical antipsychotics mood stabilizers stimulants

atypical antipsychotics


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