Question 1

Dr. Stevens is a psychodynamic therapist. Recently, Dr. Stevens noticed that his client Amanda has started interacting with him in the same way she describes interacting with her father. Amanda seems unaware that she is treating Dr. Stevens in this manner. What concept is Amanda MOST likely demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Transference is the concept where a client projects feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto the therapist. Amanda's behavior towards Dr. Stevens, mirroring how she interacts with her father, is a classic example of transference.

Question 2

In psychodynamic therapy, _____ is a therapist's attempt to make the connection between a client's unconscious material and the client's current behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

Accepted Answer

Interpretation is the technique used in psychodynamic therapy where the therapist helps the client understand the unconscious basis for their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by making connections to their past experiences or unconscious material.

Question 3

In psychology class, you learned about several types of psychotherapy. Of the types you learned about, _____ therapy appealed to you the most. You feel this therapy is best because it not only emphasizes logical thinking, but also uses conditioning principles to directly change behavior.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combines the focus on logical thinking and understanding of cognitive processes with behavioral therapy's emphasis on conditioning and behavior modification. This makes it effective in addressing a wide range of psychological issues by helping individuals change their thought patterns and behaviors.

Question 4

_____ is a cognitive distortion in which a person takes too much blame and responsibility for unfortunate events.

Accepted Answer

Personalization is a cognitive distortion where an individual blames themselves for external events beyond their control, taking undue responsibility for negative occurrences.

Question 5

In _____, psychological problems are treated using medications or medical procedures that directly change the biology of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Biomedical therapy involves treating psychological disorders by directly affecting the brain's chemistry or physiology using medication, surgical procedures, or other medical treatments.

Question 6

Ciera is a school counselor in an elementary school. When counseling students, Ciera takes the approach that it is best to choose a treatment based on what has been found to work in research studies of similar cases. Ciera is MOST likely using the _____ approach to therapy.

Accepted Answer

Ciera is using the eclectic approach, which involves selecting techniques from different therapies based on their effectiveness for specific cases, as supported by research.

Question 7

With systematic desensitization, relaxation is paired with a thing or situation that causes anxiety. This pairing is a type of _____, in which a trigger for an unwanted response is paired with a new stimulus that prevents that response.

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization involves counterconditioning, where a stimulus that elicits an unwanted response (like anxiety) is paired with a new stimulus that elicits a desired response (like relaxation), thereby conditioning a new, positive response to the stimulus.

Question 8

Anje has been severely depressed for several years. Anje has taken numerous medications and has repeatedly undergone psychotherapy to no effect. Since psychotherapy and medication have been unsuccessful, Anje may benefit from _____, which consists of sending an electrical current through a person's brain in order to trigger a seizure.

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves sending an electrical current through the brain to trigger a brief seizure, which can provide relief from severe depression when other treatments have failed.

Question 9

Dr. Brown is a therapist whose practice focuses on improving the functioning of a related group of people. Dr. Brown believes that by doing so, the issues faced by the members of the group will also be improved. Dr. Brown MOST likely practices:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Brown's focus on improving the functioning of a related group of people and believing that this will also improve the issues faced by the members of the group aligns with the principles of family therapy. Family therapy is a type of psychological counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.

Question 10

A friend of yours decides to go to therapy. She tells you that the therapist she chose works with clients to change illogical thinking and also helps them to develop more logical thinking patterns. Your friend has MOST likely chosen a _____ therapist.

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and thought patterns, aiming to help clients develop more logical and healthier ways of thinking.

Question 11

You recently took a personality test. These results indicated that you are a sincere and honest person. The results also suggested that you are unlikely to be fake with others because being authentic is important to you. The traits you demonstrate are MOST like the essential therapist characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Genuineness in a therapist refers to being authentic and honest, which aligns with the traits of sincerity and honesty mentioned in the scenario.

Question 12

A limitation of antianxiety drugs is that they:

Accepted Answer

Antianxiety drugs, particularly benzodiazepines, can lead to physical and psychological dependence, making addiction a significant limitation of their use.

Question 13

The three characteristics Carl Rogers theorized were necessary to effective therapy are:

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers, a humanistic psychologist, identified three core conditions for effective therapy: genuineness (being real and authentic), unconditional positive regard (accepting the client without judgment), and empathy (understanding the client's feelings and experiences from their perspective).

Question 14

Person-centered therapy is an approach to therapy:

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes the inherent tendency of individuals to strive for growth, self-actualization, and healthier states of being. It focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment, facilitating their own personal growth and self-discovery.

Question 15

With both _____ antidepressants, side effects are a significant problem.

Accepted Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are both known for having significant side effects compared to newer classes of antidepressants.

Question 16

Lithium is a mood stabilizer that affects:

Accepted Answer

Lithium primarily affects sodium neurons by altering sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells, which helps stabilize mood in conditions like bipolar disorder.

Question 17

Participant modeling is a technique in which:

Accepted Answer

Participant modeling is a technique where clients observe models performing the desired behaviors, which they then attempt to imitate. This approach is often used in therapy to help clients learn and adopt new, healthier behaviors by watching others.

Question 18

One of the original forms of psychosurgery was the lobotomy, which involved:

Accepted Answer

Lobotomies involved severing connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe, believed to manage emotions, in an attempt to treat mental disorders.

Question 19

Which statement about testing studies on how well psychotherapy works is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Numerous questions must be considered when designing and conducting studies on psychotherapy effectiveness, including the type of therapy, the outcome measures, the duration of follow-up, and the characteristics of the participants. This complexity ensures that the studies are comprehensive and accurately assess the therapy's effectiveness.

Question 20

Which type of medication would MOST likely be prescribed to a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Mood-stabilizing medications are most commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder to help manage the swings between the depressive and manic phases of the condition.

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