PSYC 306 Final Multiple Choice
The chief danger of LSD use is: a. The risk of developing drug tolerance b. The possibility of very powerful, sometimes negative, reactions c. The severity of withdrawal symptoms among even occasional users d. The universal occurrence of flashbacks among former users
B
A client is initially very resistant to therapy, cannot acknowledge weaknesses, and ignores feedback. MOST likely, the client is experiencing: a. Schizoid PD and will not make much progress in therapy b. Schizoid PD and will make a great deal of progress in therapy c. Narcissistic PD and will not make much progress in therapy d. Narcissistic PD and will make a great deal of progress in therapy
C
A blood alcohol concentration of ____% typically produces symptoms of intoxication: a. 0.01 b. 0.06 c. 0.09 d. 0.55
C
A client being treated for Avoidant personality disorder must increase the number of social contacts per day. The person, at the least, must agree others with the sentence, "Hello, how are you doing?" MOST likely, the therapist has which theoretical background? a. Psychodunamic b. Biological c. Cognitive Behavioral d. Sociocultural
C
Studies show that children with ASD are more likely than other children to have abnormalities in which section of the brain? a. Cerebral cortex b. Corpus callous c. Cerebellum d. Hypothalamus
C
The "high" produced by using narcotics is due to the drug: a. Causing an increased release of serotonin b. Blocking GABA activity c. Attaching to sites normally receptive to endorphins d. Flooding neurotransmitter synapses with dopamine
C
One speech problem displayed by many Autistic children is that they repeat everything said to them. This is called: a. Echolalia b. Neologism c. Nominal aphasia d. Pronoun reversal
A
The categorical approach to personality assumes that: a. Problematic personality traits are either present or absent b. Personality disorders are best understood on a continuum based on severity of symptoms c. Individuals can turn their symptoms off like a light switch d. Children as well as adults should be diagnosed with personality disorders
A
According to psychodynamic theorists, an important factor in the development of avoidant personality disorder is: a. An early sense of guilt b. Early experiences of shame c. Lack of development of trust d. An inability to express anger
B
An individual with a diagnosis of odd personality disorder is MOST likely to have a parent of sibling who has: a. Bipolar disorder b. Schizophrenia c. One of the paraphilias d. Alcoholism
B
If a person primarily fears close social relationships, one would MOST likely conclude that the person is experiencing: a. Social phobia b. Avoidant personality disorder c. Both social phobia and avoidant personality disorder d. A personality disorder from the dramatic cluster
B
Intoxication is actually a form of: a. Tolerance b. Temporary change c. Hallucinations d. Substance Dependence
B
One reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted individuals: a. Enjoy their symptoms and do not seek change b. Are frequently unaware that they have a problem c. Experience no distress and do not want treatment d. Have accompanying mood disorders that must be treated first
B
Bryan, an intravenous heroin user, feels intense cravings when he sees hypodermic needles. This may be an example of: a. Modeling b. Operant Conditioning c. Classical Conditioning d. Observational Learning
C
Jonah is receiving weekly individual and group therapy for BPD. He is learning to recognize when his emotional expression is appropriate. He is receiving: a. Traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Gestalt therapy c. Dialectical behavioral therapy d. Humanistic theory
C
Mario felt awake and alive as though he could conquer the world. He MOST likely used: a. Heroin b. Alcohol c. Cocaine d. Xanax
C
With the help of a therapist, a client with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has experienced a dramatic decrease in both dichotomous thinking and worrying. The client's behavior is: a. Common; most with OCPD seek help, and this person is most likely receiving cognitive therapy b. Common; most with OCPD seek help, and this person is most likely receiving psychodynamic therapy c. Uncommon; most with OCPD do not seek help, and this person is most likely receiving cognitive therapy d. Uncommon; most with OCPD do not seek help, and this person is most likely receiving psychodynamic therapy
C
A patient in an alcohol rehab center tells you a detailed story about growing up in the mountains of Tennessee. Later, you find out that the person had never even visited Tennessee. A day later you visit the patient again, and the patient does not recognize you. Most likely, the patient is suffering from: a. Fetal alcohol syndrome b. Cirrhosis c. Withdrawal of delirium d. Korsakoff's syndrome
D
Nate took a drug and a few minutes felt calm. He then become drowsy and went to sleep. Nate MOST likely took: a. Heroin b. Cocaine c. Cannabis d. Barbiturates
D
The Schizoid Personality Disorder differs from Paranoid Personality Disorder in that: a. Those with Schizoid PD seek close affiliations with others, while those with Paranoid PD do not b. Paranoid PD is treatable only through drug therapy; Schizoid PD can be treated with psychotherapy c. Women are more likely to have Schizoid PD than Paranoid PD, the opposite is true for men d. Those with Schizoid PD desire to be alone; those with Paranoid PD are alone because of suspiciousness
D
What is mentalizaiton? a. Psychoanalysis b. Social skills training and other therapy that improves symptoms c. A form of inpatient hospitalization d. The capacity to understand one's own mental states and those of other people
D
What is the most effective ADHD treatment program? a. Psychodynamic therapy works best, with or without drugs b. Cogntive-behavioral therapy outperforms even methylphenidate c. Dietary changes work best in the long term d. Drugs, combined with behavioral therapy, work best
D
When a child with ASD jumps, flaps one's arms, twists one's hands and fingers, and makes unusual faces, the child is engaging in: a. Self-Injurious behaviors b. Self-communication behavior c. Self-motor behavior d. Self-stimulatory behavior
D
Which statement BEST describes effective therapy for treating BPD? a. There is not effective therapy for BPD b. When using the psychodynamic approach, avoid relational therapy c. Using psychotropic medications is a safe, effective way to treat the disorder d. Research suggests that DBT is the most effective
D
