Question 1

Describe the various types of mental health professionals who provide therapy for abnormal behavior, and discuss the types of credentialing required for each.

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Therapists come from a variety of profes...

Question 2

In the rich diversity of psychodynamic approaches to therapy available today, recent research reviews suggest that

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A)  transference still plays a role, but not interpretation.
B)  free association no longer plays a role.
C)  interpretation still plays a role, but not transference.
D)  interpretation, resistance, and transference still play key roles.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The techniques of modeling and behavioral rehearsal are employed in BOTH

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A)  aversion therapy and systematic desensitization.
B)  social skills training and cognitive therapy.
C)  social skills training and systematic desensitization.
D)  aversion therapy and cognitive therapy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Suggestions for improving mental health services for American minority groups have included all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  recruitment and training of more ethnic minority therapists.
B)  some modifications in traditional approaches to therapy.
C)  the provision of free therapeutic services for all ethnic clients.
D)  working harder to build a therapeutic alliance.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Mary has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug from the tranquilizer family to reduce the severity of Mary's symptoms. In this case, Mary's therapist is MOST likely treating her for ​

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A)  an anxiety disorder.
B)  depression.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  bipolar disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

According to Rogers, a person's overdependence on others for approval and acceptance is caused by

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A)  transference.
B)  incongruence.
C)  resistance.
D)  maladaptive behavior.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following factors can affect the outcome of a treatment program?

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A)  T he efficacy of the treatment itself
B)  R egression toward the mean
C)  P lacebo effects
D)  A ll of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements BEST represents the approach of a cognitive therapist in treating a chronically anxious client? ​

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A)  "So, you feel that your world is a very scary place to be."
B)  "Let's look for ways in which you might actually be benefiting from your anxiety."
C)  "Let's see if we can identify the irrational thoughts that are producing your anxiety."
D)  "Do you feel that your mother adequately met your need for emotional support when you were a child?"E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Therapeutic drugs that reduce tension, apprehension, and nervousness are

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A)  antidepressant drugs.
B)  antipsychotic drugs.
C)  mood stabilizers.
D)  antianxiety drugs.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Ana has been in psychotherapy for five years. At the start of each session, she describes any dreams that she has had since her last session. Her therapist analyzes the symbolism in these dreams and helps Ana understand the unconscious conflicts that underlie the dreams. In this case, Ana is MOST likely seeing a therapist who is trained in

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A)  the client-centered approach.
B)  rational-emotive therapy.
C)  biofeedback therapy.
D)  psychoanalysis.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Explain the logic of psychoanalysis, and describe the techniques by which analysts probe the unconscious.

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Question 12

The therapeutic drugs used to control bipolar disorder are referred to as ​

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A)  antianxiety drugs.
B)  antidepressants.
C)  antipsychotics.
D)  mood stabilizers.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The practice of therapy that involves drawing ideas from two or more systems of therapy instead of committing to just one is known as a(n)  _____ approach to therapy.

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A)  psychoanalytic
B)  eclectic
C)  Gestalt
D)  behavioralE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Dr. Varsho is a psychotherapist who often argues openly with her clients and tries to persuade her clients to alter their patterns of thinking. Dr. Varsho is ​

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A)  using a client-centered approach to therapy.
B)  probably not very successful as a therapist.
C)  using a modern psychodynamic approach to therapy.
D)  a therapist who uses a cognitive approach.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

During psychoanalysis, when a client begins to start relating to his or her therapist in ways that mimic critical relationships in his or her life, the patient is said to be engaging in ​

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A)  transference.
B)  frustration.
C)  resistance.
D)  projection.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Cognitive therapy emphasizes recognizing and changing negative thoughts and _____ beliefs.

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Question 17

Zachary has been very depressed for several weeks. He just started therapy and went to his therapist for the first time yesterday. Today, he says that while he is still a "little down," he feels much less depressed than he was. Which of the following pairs of factors are MOST likely to have contributed to his improved mood?

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A)  Placebo effect and regression toward the mean
B)  Regression toward the mean and spontaneous recovery
C)  Placebo effect and therapy
D)  Regression toward the mean and therapyE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Clive is a clinical psychologist and his sister Grace is a psychiatrist. The main difference between these two professionals would be the fact that Clive would ​

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A)  typically deal with patients who have more severe problems than the patients Grace usually sees.
B)  normally treat young children, while Grace would treat more adults.
C)  have a degree in psychology, while Grace would have a medical degree.
D)  take a psychoanalytic approach in treating patients, while Grace would take a behavioral approach.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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A)  American minority groups generally rely heavily on therapeutic services.
B)  Ethnic minorities are more likely to go to mental health facilities highly staffed by people of the same ethnic background.
C)  Outcomes tend to be better and client satisfaction higher when clients see a therapist of similar ethnicity.
D)  A strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is associated with better outcomes, regardless of ethnicity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

About _____ of psychotic patients respond favorably to antipsychotic medication.

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A)  15%
B)  5%
C)  40%
D)  70%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Mary has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug from the tranquilizer family to reduce the severity of Mary's symptoms. In this case, Mary's therapist is MOST likely treating her for

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In the rich diversity of psychodynamic approaches to therapy available today, recent research reviews suggest that

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About _____ of psychotic patients respond favorably to antipsychotic medication.

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