Question 1

Behavior therapies are least likely to be effective in the treatment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   phobias
B)   drug-related problems
C)   vague feelings of discontent
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

According to Beck, which kind of thought process tends to produce depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   focusing selectively on positive experiences
B)   making unduly pessimistic projections about the future
C)   blaming setbacks on circumstantial factors without considering personal inadequacies
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding therapy is not accurate?

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A)   Therapy is hard work.
B)   Therapy is usually a slow process.
C)   It's the therapist's responsibility to change your behavior.
D)   In therapy, you may have to face up to some painful truths about yourself.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to Freud, which of the following was/were the "royal road to the unconscious"?

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A)   the id
B)   dreams
C)   free association
D)   defense mechanismsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Prozac is an SSRI which is prescribed for depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Freud believed that neurotic problems were caused by

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A)   unconscious conflicts left over from childhood.
B)   recurring self-defeating behaviors.
C)   conscious conflicts with significant others.
D)   learned behaviors that become established early in life.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic minority utilization of psychotherapy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minority group members will use psychotherapy services if no other choices exist.
B)   Minority group members use psychotherapy services more frequently than majority group members.
C)   Female members of an ethnic minority will use psychotherapy services if encouraged by males in their ethnic group.
D)   A variety of barriers exist that most likely result in members of ethnic minority groups underutilizing psychotherapy services.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In client-centered therapy, the relationship between the client and therapist is

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A)   one of equals working together on the problem.
B)   much like that of a horse (client)  and rider (therapist) .
C)   the therapist directing the process through free association.
D)   one where neither plays an active role, allowing the process to unfold naturally.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Variations in the effectiveness of psychotherapy appear to depend on individual therapists' ____ rather than on their theoretical orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)   age
B)   gender
C)   personal skills
D)   years of educationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Behavior therapy emerged from research fostered by which of the following individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   B.F. Skinner
B)   Hans Eysenck
C)   Joseph Wolpe
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Electroconvulsive therapy is considered a type of ____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   insight
B)   cognitive
C)   behavioral
D)   biomedicalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Today, psychoanalysis is most likely to be practiced by which of the following types of mental health professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychiatrists
B)   social workers
C)   clinical psychologists
D)   counseling psychologistsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Dr. Benoitte has an MD and usually treats people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Benoitte probably is a

Accepted Answer

A)   counselor.
B)   clinical psychologist.
C)   social worker.
D)   psychiatrist.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Therapists have become more eclectic in their approach mainly because

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A)   they like to specialize in all types of treatments.
B)   many therapeutic approaches simple don't work.
C)   patients often respond better to a combination of treatments than to one alone.
D)   it is easier to practice several treatment approaches than to be an expert in one approach.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The main goal of behavior therapy is to

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A)   alter the client's brain chemistry by prescribing specific drugs.
B)   change the client's thought patterns so that negative emotions can be controlled.
C)   alter the frequency of problem behaviors using conditioning techniques.
D)   identify the early childhood unconscious conflicts that are the source of the client's symptoms.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Lenny's therapy is progressing very quickly. Lenny's likes to go in and openly explore his problems rapidly, and his therapist seems open to that. He also feels very supported during the therapy. Lenny is probably in ____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodynamic
B)   client-center
C)   cognitive
D)   behaviorE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Behavior therapies assume parental conflict is the cause of most disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Effective communication in therapy can be difficult for members of ethnic minorities because

Accepted Answer

A)   members of ethnic minorities refuse to learn to speak English.
B)   hospitals and clinics often lack staff members who understand the culture of those being served.
C)   ethnic minority group members don't open up in therapy.
D)   ethnic minority group members are often living in the U.S. illegally and cannot disclose much information to therapists.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Kerri's therapist has her practice her listening skills in structured, role-playing exercises. Later she is asked to practice these skills with family members, friends, and co-workers. Kerri is likely in a treatment program based on which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-modification
B)   aversion therapy
C)   social skills training
D)   systematic desensitizationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

In ____, clients relate to their therapist in ways that mimic key relationships in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   congruence
B)   transference
C)   interpretation
D)   free associationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 16: Psychotherapy

Dr. Benoitte has an MD and usually treats people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Benoitte probably is a

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Kerri's therapist has her practice her listening skills in structured, role-playing exercises. Later she is asked to practice these skills with family members, friends, and co-workers. Kerri is likely in a treatment program based on which of the following techniques?

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In ____, clients relate to their therapist in ways that mimic key relationships in their lives.

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Behavior therapy emerged from research fostered by which of the following individuals?

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Today, psychoanalysis is most likely to be practiced by which of the following types of mental health professionals?

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Which of the following statements regarding ethnic minority utilization of psychotherapy is accurate?

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According to Freud, which of the following was/were the "royal road to the unconscious"?

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Which of the following statements regarding therapy is not accurate?

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Behavior therapies are least likely to be effective in the treatment of which of the following?

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According to Beck, which kind of thought process tends to produce depression?

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Electroconvulsive therapy is considered a type of ____ therapy.

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Behavior therapies assume parental conflict is the cause of most disorders.

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The main goal of behavior therapy is to

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Effective communication in therapy can be difficult for members of ethnic minorities because

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Freud believed that neurotic problems were caused by

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Lenny's therapy is progressing very quickly. Lenny's likes to go in and openly explore his problems rapidly, and his therapist seems open to that. He also feels very supported during the therapy. Lenny is probably in ____ therapy.

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Therapists have become more eclectic in their approach mainly because

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In client-centered therapy, the relationship between the client and therapist is

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Prozac is an SSRI which is prescribed for depression.

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Variations in the effectiveness of psychotherapy appear to depend on individual therapists' ____ rather than on their theoretical orientation.

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