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Which of these is a good example of Freud's concept of transference?

A group of young men in Alcoholics Anonymous begin to treat each other like brothers and bond.

Clarissa has severe behavioral problems: she's violent and acts out a lot. During the early 1950s, she might have received _____, which could have calmed her down, but left her with very little emotion or personality.

A lobotomy

Why would a doctor be especially concerned about closely monitoring drug levels for patients taking lithium?

A toxic dose of lithium is slightly more than the active dose.

Sara has a psychological disorder where she experiences delusions and hallucinations due to high levels of dopamine in her brain. Which of the following types of psychiatric drugs would MOST LIKELY be prescribed in order to lessen Sara's symptoms?

Antipsychotics

In couples therapy, active listening involves

avoiding defensiveness when receiving criticism

Which of the following is TRUE of cognitive therapy?

Cognitive therapy treats depression.

Why did doctors use radical therapies, such as psychosurgery, on their patients?

Doctors believed they were actually helping their patients.

Jerry has heard that sending little electrical shocks to a person's brain can change the way their brain functions. This is called:

ECT

Jasmine decided to visit her doctor to discuss her depression. While waiting for the doctor, she filled out a questionnaire about her lifestyle habits, which include excessive partying, drinking, and indulging in her favorite deli sandwiches from the local diner. Based upon the information Jasmine provided in her questionnaire, which of the following medications is Jasmine's doctor most likely NOT going to prescribe for her?

MAOIs

What is the difference between Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

MAOIs raise both norepinephrine and serotonin levels, while SSRIs raise only serotonin levels.

Select the scenario where aversion therapy is MOST appropriate.

Mary has been abusing alcohol for more than 5 years.

Which of the following patients is receiving psychopharmacological treatment?

Numi, who takes an anti-anxiety medication to help with her PTSD

Why are support groups different from other forms of therapy?

Support groups usually lack a therapist leader.

In the psychodynamic approach to therapy, how is the superego different from the id?

The id is the impulsive part of our personalities, while the superego considers long-term decisions.

Which of the following was a major breakthrough that helped spur the deinstitutionalization movement in the 1950s?

Thorazine

How is catharsis involved in a therapeutic process?

To promote relief from tension or unhappy feelings

If a psychiatrist believed a patient's level of either serotonin or norepinephrine was out of balance, how would you expect them to address the issue?

With an antidepressant, since antidepressants work to change levels of serotonin and norepinephrine

Group therapy can include any of the following EXCEPT:

individuals working with multiple therapists

A common side effect of electroconvulsive therapy is _____.

memory loss

Deinstitutionalization was the movement to focus on _____ treatments for mental patients, instead of _____ treatments.

outpatient; inpatient

Why are the brains frontal lobes removed in a lobotomy?

In an attempt to control the violent nature of the severely mentally ill.

Lois was a psychiatric patient in the 1940's. She suffered from severe schizophrenia, and underwent a radical therapy that caused her to gain a considerable amount of weight, and become very restless. Which of the following therapies did she most likely undergo?

Insulin shock therapy

Jessica's daughter, Jamie, has run away from home three times in the past year. When Jamie is at home she feels that she is constantly arguing with her mom and just wants to escape the criticism. Why would family therapy be a good option in this situation?

It focuses on resolving conflict brought on by their relationships.

Sherry suffers from severe depression, and modern antidepressants have proven ineffective. Which of the following biological therapies might be a last resort for Sherry?

electroconvulsive therapy

_____ uses unconditional positive regard and active listening?

humanistic approach