Question 1

Several years after his wife's death, Mr. Stattler remains incapacitated by feelings of guilt and sadness. To reduce Mr. Stattler's depression, a therapist is actively encouraging him to stop blaming himself for not being able to prevent his wife's death. The therapist's approach is most representative of

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A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   cognitive therapy.
D)   client-centered therapy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

To help Claire quit smoking, a therapist delivers an electric shock to her arm each time she smokes a cigarette. The therapist is using

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A)   aversive conditioning.
B)   systematic desensitization.
C)   electroconvulsive therapy.
D)   rTMS.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Mr. McCardle's excessive feelings of helplessness and despondency are periodically interrupted by episodes in which he experiences extreme feelings of personal power and a grandiose optimism about his future. Which drug would most likely be prescribed to alleviate his symptoms?

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A)   Ativan
B)   Thorazine
C)   Xanax
D)   lithiumE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of behavior therapy?

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A)   Clients may rely too much on extrinsic rewards for their new behaviors.
B)   Behavior control is unethical.
C)   Outside the therapeutic setting, the new behavior may disappear.
D)   All of these are criticisms of behavior therapy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The personal strength that enables people to cope with stress and recover from adversity is called

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A)   resilience.
B)   individualism.
C)   resistance.
D)   long-term potentiation.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

By overestimating the actual benefits of their psychotherapeutic treatment, clients are most likely attempting to satisfy their need for

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A)   a token economy.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   a justification of their therapeutic efforts.
D)   randomized clinical trials.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Using techniques of classical conditioning to develop an association between unwanted behavior and an unpleasant experience is known as

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A)   aversive conditioning.
B)   systematic desensitization.
C)   transference.
D)   electroconvulsive therapy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Statistical summaries of psychotherapy outcome studies indicate that

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A)   psychotherapy is no more effective than talking to a friend.
B)   no single form of therapy proves consistently superior to the others.
C)   psychotherapy actually harms just as many people as it helps.
D)   it is impossible to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Nate's past relationships with his mother, his former wife, and his previous employer have been characterized by common patterns of resentment and emotional detachment. Helping Nate gain insight into these recurring relationship patterns would be of greatest concern to a

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A)   behavior therapist.
B)   biomedical therapist.
C)   psychodynamic therapist.
D)   humanistic therapist.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The placebo effect refers to

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A)   relief from symptoms without psychotherapy.
B)   the alleviation of depression and anxiety by means of aerobic exercise.
C)   the use of drugs in the therapeutic treatment of psychological disorders.
D)   the beneficial consequences of merely expecting that a treatment will be effective.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Aversive conditioning involves

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A)   replacing a negative response to a harmless stimulus with a positive response.
B)   identifying various anxiety-arousing experiences.
C)   associating unwanted behaviors with unpleasant experiences.
D)   systematically controlling the consequences of patients' maladaptive behaviors.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Many clinical psychologists have a Ph.D. degree, which indicates that they

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A)   have a medical license.
B)   underwent research training.
C)   majored in psychoanalysis.
D)   had to undergo rTMS.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

"The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn't respect human freedom." This criticism is most likely to be directed at

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A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   EMDR.
C)   psychoanalysis.
D)   a token economy.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   light exposure therapy.
C)   aversive conditioning.
D)   cognitive-behavioral therapy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on changing unwanted behaviors rather than on discovering their underlying causes?

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A)   behavior therapy
B)   cognitive therapy
C)   humanistic therapy
D)   psychodynamic therapyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Classical psychoanalysts were especially interested in

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A)   encouraging patients to carefully observe the consequences of their maladaptive behaviors.
B)   minimizing the possibility that patients would experience anxiety during therapy.
C)   discouraging patients from using antianxiety or antidepressant drugs.
D)   interpreting the meaning of patients' resistance to therapeutic procedures.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy indicates that

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A)   clients are generally satisfied with the effectiveness of therapy.
B)   clients' perceptions are the best evidence available for the effectiveness of therapy.
C)   clients tend to underestimate how much they have improved as a result of therapy.
D)   therapy is no more effective than having a friend to talk to.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Lithium is often an effective ________ drug.

Accepted Answer

A)   antipsychotic
B)   antianxiety
C)   antidepressant
D)   mood-stabilizingE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Geraldo, a second-year undergraduate, is so fearful of medical procedures that he has avoided routine dental checkups for over three years. He has recently contacted a psychotherapist for help in overcoming his fear. Describe how a behavior therapist and a psychodynamic therapist would treat Geraldo's problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Geraldo, a second-year undergraduate, is so fearful...

Question 20

The best outcome studies for evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy typically use

Accepted Answer

A)   virtual reality.
B)   token economies.
C)   randomized clinical trials.
D)   rTMS.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Therapy

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on changing unwanted behaviors rather than on discovering their underlying causes?

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Mr. McCardle's excessive feelings of helplessness and despondency are periodically interrupted by episodes in which he experiences extreme feelings of personal power and a grandiose optimism about his future. Which drug would most likely be prescribed to alleviate his symptoms?

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Classical psychoanalysts were especially interested in

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To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment best illustrates

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The best outcome studies for evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy typically use

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The placebo effect refers to

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Statistical summaries of psychotherapy outcome studies indicate that

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"The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn't respect human freedom." This criticism is most likely to be directed at

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The personal strength that enables people to cope with stress and recover from adversity is called

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Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of behavior therapy?

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To help Claire quit smoking, a therapist delivers an electric shock to her arm each time she smokes a cigarette. The therapist is using

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Nate's past relationships with his mother, his former wife, and his previous employer have been characterized by common patterns of resentment and emotional detachment. Helping Nate gain insight into these recurring relationship patterns would be of greatest concern to a

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Many clinical psychologists have a Ph.D. degree, which indicates that they

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By overestimating the actual benefits of their psychotherapeutic treatment, clients are most likely attempting to satisfy their need for

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Lithium is often an effective ________ drug.

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Using techniques of classical conditioning to develop an association between unwanted behavior and an unpleasant experience is known as

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Aversive conditioning involves

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Research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy indicates that

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Exam 15: Therapy

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on changing unwanted behaviors rather than on discovering their underlying causes?

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Mr. McCardle's excessive feelings of helplessness and despondency are periodically interrupted by episodes in which he experiences extreme feelings of personal power and a grandiose optimism about his future. Which drug would most likely be prescribed to alleviate his symptoms?

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Classical psychoanalysts were especially interested in

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To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment best illustrates

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The best outcome studies for evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy typically use

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The placebo effect refers to

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Statistical summaries of psychotherapy outcome studies indicate that

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"The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn't respect human freedom." This criticism is most likely to be directed at

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The personal strength that enables people to cope with stress and recover from adversity is called

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Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of behavior therapy?

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To help Claire quit smoking, a therapist delivers an electric shock to her arm each time she smokes a cigarette. The therapist is using

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Nate's past relationships with his mother, his former wife, and his previous employer have been characterized by common patterns of resentment and emotional detachment. Helping Nate gain insight into these recurring relationship patterns would be of greatest concern to a

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Many clinical psychologists have a Ph.D. degree, which indicates that they

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By overestimating the actual benefits of their psychotherapeutic treatment, clients are most likely attempting to satisfy their need for

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