Question 1

The techniques of modeling and behavioral rehearsal are employed in BOTH

Accepted Answer

Social skills training and cognitive therapy both utilize modeling and behavioral rehearsal techniques. In social skills training, these techniques help individuals learn and practice new behaviors in a safe environment. In cognitive therapy, they are used to help clients test and modify their beliefs through role-playing and other experiential exercises.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about antianxiety drugs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Antianxiety drugs can cause withdrawal symptoms, especially if they are used for a long period and then suddenly stopped. This is why they need to be managed carefully.

Question 3

Brian has been feeling anxious and tense as his final exams approach. He schedules an appointment with his doctor to find out if there is something he can take to help him feel more relaxed and less anxious. If Brian's doctor prescribes a medication for the symptoms that Brian is experiencing, it would MOST likely be ​

Accepted Answer

Xanax is a medication commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders, which matches Brian's symptoms of feeling anxious and tense.

Question 4

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 ​

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs are primarily used to treat schizophrenia, a disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and other severe disturbances in thinking, emotion, and behavior.

Question 5

Colton has been taking a drug to control a psychological disorder. Some of the side effects that he has experienced include drowsiness, constipation, and tardive dyskinesia. In this case, Colton is MOST likely being treated for

Accepted Answer

The side effects mentioned, particularly tardive dyskinesia, are commonly associated with antipsychotic medications, which are primarily used to treat schizophrenia.

Question 6

Compared to traditional antipsychotic drugs, the newer second-generation antipsychotic drugs

Accepted Answer

Second-generation antipsychotics are more effective in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and can help treatment-resistant patients who do not respond to traditional antipsychotics.

Question 7

Valium is an

Accepted Answer

Valium, known generically as diazepam, is primarily used as an antianxiety medication. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which are effective in treating anxiety disorders.

Question 8

In comparison to traditional antipsychotic drugs, second-generation antipsychotic drugs are

Accepted Answer

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs are considered equally effective in treating schizophrenia compared to traditional antipsychotic drugs, but they generally have fewer unpleasant side effects, making them more tolerable for many patients.

Question 9

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs appear to increase patients' vulnerability to ​

Accepted Answer

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs are associated with an increased risk of metabolic side effects, including diabetes and cardiovascular problems.

Question 10

Eartha has been experiencing mental confusion, hallucinations, and delusions. Her parents schedule an appointment with a therapist to find out if there is something she can take to reduce her symptoms. In this case, the doctor will MOST likely prescribe a(n) ​

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs are most commonly prescribed to reduce or manage symptoms such as mental confusion, hallucinations, and delusions, which are typical of psychotic disorders.

Question 11

Jennifer's doctor has recently prescribed a drug that alters the activity in dopamine synapses. Her doctor is MOST likely treating Jennifer for symptoms of ​

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is often treated with drugs that alter the activity in dopamine synapses, as it is believed that dopamine plays a significant role in the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Question 12

Electroconvulsive therapy and drug therapy for psychological disorders are two types of _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy and drug therapy are both types of biomedical therapy, which involves treatment that acts directly on the patient's nervous system.

Question 13

The MOST commonly cited side effect associated with antianxiety drugs is ​

Accepted Answer

Drowsiness is the most commonly cited side effect associated with antianxiety drugs, as these medications often have a sedative effect on the central nervous system.

Question 14

Frank has just been to a therapist who prescribed an antianxiety medication. Frank should expect to experience some relief from his symptoms of anxiety

Accepted Answer

Antianxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, typically provide relief almost immediately after taking the drug for the first time.

Question 15

About _____ of psychotic patients respond favorably to antipsychotic medication.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 70% of psychotic patients respond favorably to antipsychotic medication, indicating a significant portion of individuals with psychosis can achieve symptom relief with these treatments.

Question 16

Xanax is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Xanax is classified as a tranquilizer, specifically a benzodiazepine, which is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

Question 17

Behavior therapies appear to be particularly effective in the treatment of ​

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapies, such as exposure therapy, are particularly effective in the treatment of phobias. These therapies focus on changing specific behaviors and use various techniques to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors, making them well-suited for treating phobias.

Question 18

Mary has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug from the tranquilizer family to reduce the severity of Mary's symptoms. In this case, Mary's therapist is MOST likely treating her for ​

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizers, particularly anxiolytics, are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders because they help reduce the symptoms of anxiety by calming the nervous system.

Question 19

Nelson, a schizophrenic patient, has just begun taking antipsychotic medication. He took his first dose about 12 hours ago, but so far his family sees no change in his condition. What advice should they be given? ​

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs typically take a few days to start showing noticeable effects in patients. Immediate changes are not expected within the first 12 hours of administration.

Question 20

The side effect associated with taking traditional antipsychotic drugs that is characterized by chronic tremors and involuntary spastic movements is

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect associated with long-term use of traditional antipsychotic drugs, characterized by chronic tremors and involuntary spastic movements.

Quiz 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders