Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)can be effective in the treatment of______disorders.
After being released from a hospital many schizophernic patients stop taking their anti psychotic medication because:
Linda’s therapist has her practice active listening skills in structured role-playing exercises.Later,Linda is gradually asked to practice these skills with family members, friends, and finally, her boss. Linda is undergoing:
Systematic desensitization is particularly effective for the treatment of _______ disorders.
Collectively, numerous studies of theraputic outcome suggests that: __________?
A therapist openly challenges a client’s statement that she is a failure as a woman because her boyfriend left her, insisting that she justify it with evidence. Which type of therapy is probably being used?
The goals of behavior therapy is to: __________?
The key task of the client-centered therapist is: __________?
According to the behavioral perspective, phobias are maintained due to __________?
Which neurotransmitter contributes to most anxiety disorders?
Mania is most likely to be characterized by feelings of: __________?
A short attention span is an early warning sign of: __________?
The concept that abnormal behavior is the result of a disease goes with the __________?
Stuart feels like he has been worrying constantly for the past 4 months. He is worried about making his car payments, losing his job, and how his children are doing in school.He has also started to experience dizziness and occasional heart palpitations.In this case, Stuart’s symptoms are MOST consistent with __________?
George Fredric Handel composed his Massiah during three weeks of insense, creative energy. Many believe Handel suffered a mild form of: __________?
Noha’s therapist suggests that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder in order to misbehave without feeling a strong sense of personal shame. The therapist’s suggestion most directly reflects a_____perspective.
In a study by David Rosenhan (1973) researchers were admitted as patients into various mental hospitals after they falsely claimed to be “hearing voices.” This study best illustrated the negative effects of: __________?
Damian has brief attacks of overwhelming anxiety in which his heart pounds and he can’t control his breathing.He never knows when the next attack is going to occur. In this case, Damian’s symptoms are MOST consistent with __________?
Jill will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Jill is exhibiting symptoms of __________?
Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are major symptoms of: __________?
Jack think constantly about dirt and germs.He washes his hands hundreds of times a day. Jack is MOST likely suffering from __________?
The rise of Western individualism appears most clearly responsible for an increase in: __________?
The vicious cycle of depression is often initiated by: _________?
The emotional reaction of the patient toward a psychoanalyst is called __________?
Which type of mental health professional completes graduate training in psychological research and assessment?
All of the following are goals of the major therapies EXCEPT:
In treating an abnormal behavior, the main concern of a psychoanalyst would be to discover the __________?
Which of the following therapies is more concerned with removing specific troubling symptoms than with providing special insights into the personality of the client?
In programs to treat alcoholism clients consume alcohol that contains a nausea-producing drug. The therapist is using a technique known as: _________?
Psychoanalysis would suggest that resistance during therapy supports and maintains the process of: __________?
Although Shawn felt terribly depressed when he began psychotherapy, he was much happier by the time he reasonable to attribute some of his improvement to:_________?
Which form of therapy is most likely to be criticized for being too expensive and time-consuming?
The value of light exposure therapy appears to result from its influence on people’s:
A psychodynamic therapist is most likely to: __________?
Counterconditioning techniques were derived from principles first developed by:__________?
The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn’t respect human freedom.” This criticism is most likely to be directed at:
You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of the books on the therapist’s shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will.
After several months of psychoanalysis, Andy begins to feel intensely with his therapist,although the therapist has been consistently warm and supportive.Andy’s feelings are probably
Hiding information or things from your therapist can be evidence for
Alex feels so hopeless and depressed that he has recently thought about taking his own life. The drug most likely to prove beneficial to him is:
Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates:
Gil has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gil’s therapist is MOST likely treating him for
Which of the following techniques is derived from classical principles?
Kammy vividly imagines being abused by her own mother while her therapist triggers eye movements by waving a finger in front of Kammy’s eyes. The therapist is apparently using a technique known as:
During a marriage counselling session, the therapist suggests to Mr.and Mrs. Gallo that they each restate their spouse’s comments before making their own. The therapist was applying a technique most closely associated with:
Which of the following considered to be the most nondirective form of therapy?
Jenna is afraid of speaking to a large audience. Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like, “Cheer up, Jenna. You know what you’re talking about and your topic is really interesting!” This approach to reducing Jenna’s fear most clearly illustrates:
Which form of therapy would most likely help depressed patients by teaching them how to resolve disagreements with their friends?
Behavior therapies appear to be particularly effective in the treatment of __________?
A chest implant that intermittently stimulates the vagus nerve has been used to treat some patients with:
Lithium is a chemical used to treat:

Modern Psychotherapy:

A. was spawned by a cultural milieu that viewed the self as an independent, rational being.
B. embrances universal cultural values.
C. has been successfully exported to many non-Western cultures.
D. involves both b and c.

Correct Answer: was spawned by a cultural milieu that viewed the self as an independent, rational being. ✔

Last Updated: August 23, 2023