Question 1

A common feature of new experimental treatments for major depressive disorder, such as deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, is that, like electroconvulsive therapy, they induce seizures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Electroconvulsive therapy involves electrically inducing a seizure in the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In comparison to the first generation of antidepressants, the second generation:

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A)   was much more effective and had virtually no side effects.
B)   was much less effective but had virtually no side effects.
C)   was generally no more effective and had many of the same side effects.
D)   helped reduce the physical symptoms of major depressive disorder but had no effect on the cognitive and emotional symptoms of major depressive disorder.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy, believing the following statement would be considered irrational: "I must be thoroughly competent, adequate, and achieving in all possible respects if I am to consider myself worthwhile."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As compared to the typical antipsychotic medications, the atypical antipsychotic medications are less likely to produce movement-related side effects because they:

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A)   increase GABA, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels while decreasing dopamine levels.
B)   affect dopamine levels in sensory neurons but not in motor neurons.
C)   do not block dopamine receptors in the brain areas that regulate movement.
D)   correct an imbalance in brain levels of GABA and glutamate.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What are the basic assumptions in Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy?

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Question 7

By definition, psychotropic medications are:

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A)   natural supplements, including some vitamins and minerals, that have a psychoactive effect and often reduce the symptoms of mental illness.
B)   drugs that alter mental functions, alleviate psychological symptoms, and are used to treat mental disorders.
C)   natural substances that have been used as traditional remedies in many different cultures.
D)   biomedical interventions that include deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and electroconvulsive therapy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Research has shown that most people must attend weekly psychotherapy sessions for a year or longer to realize any kind of beneficial gains from psychotherapy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first step in rational-emotive therapy is to:

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A)   identify the activating events that are causing distress.
B)   identify the core irrational beliefs that are causing distress.
C)   identify the consequences that are reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
D)   determine the baseline rate of specific problem behaviors.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Common side effects of electroconvulsive therapy are:

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A)   mild brain damage and a greater susceptibility to seizures.
B)   increased anxiety, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, and coma.
C)   tardive dyskinesia.
D)   cognitive impairments, such as extensive amnesia and disturbances in language and verbal abilities.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Hailey's therapist had her put on a pair of special motion-sensitive goggles. Hailey could see computer-generated images that very closely resembled the images that a person would see as he or she boarded a commercial aircraft. When Hailey turned her head, the scenes changed accordingly. Hailey's therapist is using _____ to help Hailey overcome her fear of flying.

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A)   transcranial magnetic stimulation
B)   virtual reality therapy
C)   deep brain stimulation
D)   electroconvulsive therapyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Carolyn's therapist told her to relax and spontaneously say whatever thoughts or images came to her mind. Carolyn's therapist was using the psychoanalytic technique of:

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A)   transference.
B)   free association.
C)   dream interpretation.
D)   interpretation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to Carl Rogers, as therapy progresses and clients become more self-aware, more self-accepting, and less defensive, they will naturally move:

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A)   toward rejecting the people who have caused their psychological pain.
B)   toward being self-centered, self-focused, and concerned with their own needs rather than with the needs of others.
C)   toward rejecting their therapist.
D)   toward self-actualization.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Self-help groups are much less effective than individual psychotherapy for the vast majority of psychological problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, _____, involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem.

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A)   eye movement desensitization reprocessing
B)   vagus nerve stimulation
C)   transcranial magnetic stimulation
D)   deep brain stimulationE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

One potential problem with insight-oriented therapies, such as psychoanalysis and client-centered therapy, is that:

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A)   gaining an understanding of the cause of maladaptive behaviors does not necessarily result in more adaptive and healthier behaviors.
B)   patients must be in therapy for years before any changes occur.
C)   most patients stop attending the therapy sessions before any progress has been made.
D)   these therapies rely too heavily on learning principles to produce changes in emotional and behavioral functioning.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

In general, behavior therapy focuses on helping the client develop insight and understanding about the historical causes of maladaptive behaviors or feelings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As part of her treatment for an eating disorder, Anne's psychologist designs a treatment program that involves monitoring Anne's thoughts about food and her weight and recording her eating behavior and weight-control techniques. In addition, her therapist develops a behavior modification program that is designed to reward appropriate eating behavior and discourage inappropriate behaviors. Which therapy is Anne's psychologist using?

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A)   rational-emotive therapy
B)   cognitive-behavioral therapy
C)   virtual reality therapy
D)   eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

How do antianxiety medications work to reduce anxious feelings?

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Question 20

In client-centered therapy, the therapist:

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A)   is usually quite confrontational, forceful, and blunt in challenging the client's irrational beliefs.
B)   strives to be nondirective, genuine, and accepting.
C)   strives to remain neutral but offers interpretations and suggestions in a nonjudgmental manner.
D)   first identifies specific problem behaviors, then determines their baseline rate, and finally applies behavior modification techniques to change their frequency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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In general, behavior therapy focuses on helping the client develop insight and understanding about the historical causes of maladaptive behaviors or feelings.

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A common feature of new experimental treatments for major depressive disorder, such as deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, is that, like electroconvulsive therapy, they induce seizures.

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In client-centered therapy, the therapist:

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What are the basic assumptions in Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy?

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By definition, psychotropic medications are:

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According to Carl Rogers, as therapy progresses and clients become more self-aware, more self-accepting, and less defensive, they will naturally move:

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In comparison to the first generation of antidepressants, the second generation:

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Electroconvulsive therapy involves electrically inducing a seizure in the brain.

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How do antianxiety medications work to reduce anxious feelings?

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One potential problem with insight-oriented therapies, such as psychoanalysis and client-centered therapy, is that:

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Carolyn's therapist told her to relax and spontaneously say whatever thoughts or images came to her mind. Carolyn's therapist was using the psychoanalytic technique of:

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In Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy, believing the following statement would be considered irrational: "I must be thoroughly competent, adequate, and achieving in all possible respects if I am to consider myself worthwhile."

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A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, _____, involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem.

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Research has shown that most people must attend weekly psychotherapy sessions for a year or longer to realize any kind of beneficial gains from psychotherapy.

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The first step in rational-emotive therapy is to:

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Common side effects of electroconvulsive therapy are:

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As compared to the typical antipsychotic medications, the atypical antipsychotic medications are less likely to produce movement-related side effects because they:

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Self-help groups are much less effective than individual psychotherapy for the vast majority of psychological problems.

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In general, behavior therapy focuses on helping the client develop insight and understanding about the historical causes of maladaptive behaviors or feelings.

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A common feature of new experimental treatments for major depressive disorder, such as deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, is that, like electroconvulsive therapy, they induce seizures.

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In client-centered therapy, the therapist:

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What are the basic assumptions in Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy?

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According to Carl Rogers, as therapy progresses and clients become more self-aware, more self-accepting, and less defensive, they will naturally move:

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In comparison to the first generation of antidepressants, the second generation:

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Electroconvulsive therapy involves electrically inducing a seizure in the brain.

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How do antianxiety medications work to reduce anxious feelings?

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One potential problem with insight-oriented therapies, such as psychoanalysis and client-centered therapy, is that:

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Carolyn's therapist told her to relax and spontaneously say whatever thoughts or images came to her mind. Carolyn's therapist was using the psychoanalytic technique of:

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In Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy, believing the following statement would be considered irrational: "I must be thoroughly competent, adequate, and achieving in all possible respects if I am to consider myself worthwhile."

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A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, _____, involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem.

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Research has shown that most people must attend weekly psychotherapy sessions for a year or longer to realize any kind of beneficial gains from psychotherapy.

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The first step in rational-emotive therapy is to:

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Common side effects of electroconvulsive therapy are:

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As compared to the typical antipsychotic medications, the atypical antipsychotic medications are less likely to produce movement-related side effects because they:

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Self-help groups are much less effective than individual psychotherapy for the vast majority of psychological problems.

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