Test Treatment Options for Psychological Issues Physiological Psychology 311 - Chapter 11 Practice
Out of the millions of people that suffer from depression, what percentage find relief from traditional therapy? About 90% of people suffering from depression find relief from traditional therapy. About 75% of people suffering from depression find relief from traditional therapy. About 50% of people suffering from depression find relief from traditional therapy. About 10% of people suffering from depression find relief from traditional therapy.
About 50% of people suffering from depression find relief from traditional therapy.
Why did doctors use radical therapies, such as psychosurgery, on their patients? -Doctors were testing new theories and treatments on their patients. -Doctors believed their patients mental capacity was already compromised. -Doctors believed they were actually helping their patients. -Doctors believed their patients were a danger to society and needed drastic therapies.
Doctors believed they were actually helping their patients.
Sherry suffers from severe depression, and modern antidepressants have proven ineffective. Which of the following biological therapies might be a last resort for Sherry? Group therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy. Insulin shock therapy. A lobotomy.
Electroconvulsive therapy.
Amphetamines cause enhancement of certain neurotransmitters, which can cause an extreme feeling of happiness and well-being. This feeling is known as: Euphoria Exhilaration Elation Ecstasy Exultation
Euphoria
What are the two important components of biofeedback? Voluntary and Involuntary functions Feedback and biological information Biology and food Feedback of the biosphere
Feedback and biological information
Why are the brains frontal lobes removed in a lobotomy? In an attempt to lessen the symptoms of severe depression. To improve the brain function of the severely mentally ill. To lessen the severe side effects of insulin therapy. In an attempt to control the violent nature of the severely mentally ill.
In an attempt to control the violent nature of the severely mentally ill.
Which of the following is NOT a common physical effect related to amphetamine use? Increased blood pressure Opened breathing passages Increased appetite Constricted blood vessels Elevated heart rate
Increased appetite
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? Psychosurgery Electroconvulsive therapy. Insulin shock therapy. Talk therapy.
Insulin shock therapy.
Why might narrative therapies, a form of talk-therapy, be particularly helpful for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder? -It helps them focus on specific details of the traumatic event to keep them fresh. -They can turn the story into a best-selling book once they have recovered the details. -It helps process traumatic memories into their life narrative and long-term memory. -It helps patients to feel that once the story is told, they can put it behind them.
It helps process traumatic memories into their life narrative and long-term memory.
Generally, antidepressants work by increasing the brain's concentration of which of the following? Probiotics Phytochemicals Coenzymes Neurotransmitters Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Nerves communicate with each other by releasing these chemical messengers. Neutrons Coenzymes Hormones Enzymes Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
These are chemical messengers within the brain that allow nerve cells to communicate with each other. Receptors Neurotransmitters Neurons Hormones Synapses
Neurotransmitters
This neurotransmitter is responsible for the body's fight or flight response. It causes alertness and an increases heart rate: Serotonin Dopamine Noradrenaline Testosterone Glucosamine
Noradrenaline
Which of the following is a cognitive behavioral therapy specifically used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder? Exposure and response prevention therapy Establishing healthy routines of sleep and medication Present-centered therapy Lithium
Present-centered therapy
This is a term used to describe a mental condition that causes abnormal thinking and changes in the way reality is perceived. Physiological disorder Physical disorder Psychotic disorder Philosophical disorder Psychic disorder
Psychotic disorder
This newer type of antidepressant inhibits the reuptake of serotonin back to the first communicating neuron. SNRIs NDRIs SSRIs MAOIs TCAs
SSRIs
This is an example of a psychotic disorder that is characterized by impaired thinking, emotions and behaviors. Neuroglioma Systemic disorder Puerperal disorders Schizophrenia Cephalic disorder
Schizophrenia
This type of antipsychotic drug has a lower risk of muscular side effects, but can cause weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Third-generation antipsychotics Second-generation antipsychotics Typical antipsychotics All of these antipsychotics cause weight gain and type 2 diabetes First-generation antipsychotics
Second-generation antipsychotics
This neurotransmitter influences mood, appetite and anger. It's an inhibitory transmitter: Serotonin Dopamine Testosterone Glucosamine Noradrenaline
Serotonin
This is an older type of antidepressant that works by increasing the concentration of norepinephrine and serotonin. SSRIs IGF-1 MAOIs TCAs BBs
TCAs
Electrodes used during biofeedback sessions can be placed all answers are correct on the chest on the back on the arm
all answers are correct
Biofeedback tracks walking throwing somatic, or voluntary biological functions autonomic, or involuntary biological functions
autonomic, or involuntary biological functions
Deep breathing is silly. makes a person feel hyper. is the same as everyday breathing. can be done incorrectly.
can be done incorrectly.
Which of the following is NOT part of cognitive behavioral therapy (one type of talk-therapy used to treat a number of psychological disorders)? -exposure to an anxiety triggers to desensitize patients -patients charting medication and sleep to establish routines -focus awareness on self-defeating thoughts -identify thoughts and behaviors that trigger relapse
exposure to an anxiety triggers to desensitize patients
Relaxation training can be used to regulate autonomic nervous system functions. Which option is probably not a useful relaxation tool? guided imagery learning a new task meditation deep breathing
learning a new task
Scott has PTSD and it has been suggested that he undergo stress inoculation training. What does this involve? -learning techniques to reduce stress and anxiety while managing the symptoms when they appear. -focusing on how the traumatic event is affecting personal relationships. -addressing negative thoughts about their trauma in speech and in writing in order to re-frame the experience. -focusing on current life problems caused by PTSD symptoms.
learning techniques to reduce stress and anxiety while managing the symptoms when they appear.
A common side effect of electroconvulsive therapy is _____. memory loss restlessness docility weight gain
memory loss
What is a possible disadvantage of rTMS treatment. rTMS can be very cost effective. rTMS can potentially cause seizures. rTMS causes hallucinations. rTMS usually causes a rash on the patients scalp.
rTMS can potentially cause seizures.
What is the difference between TMS and rTMS? rTMS involves repetitive, rapid pulses and TMS does not. rTMS involves routine pulses and TMS does not. rTMS involves reactive pulses and TMS does not. There is no difference between TMS and rTMS.
rTMS involves repetitive, rapid pulses and TMS does not.
rTMS is simply defined as what kind of procedure? rTMS is the use of ruptured magnetic forces to control muscles. rTMS is the use of repetitive electromagnetic pulses to control mood. rTMS is the use of electromagnetic pulses to control mood. rTMS is the use of electric shock therapy, deep within brain tissue.
rTMS is the use of repetitive electromagnetic pulses to control mood.
