Question 1

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a lot of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Sigmund Freud.You might expect that this therapist will:

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on Freud's work suggests that the therapist will focus on bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness, which is a fundamental part of Freudian psychoanalysis.

Question 2

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Accepted Answer

Client-centered therapy is a form of insight therapy that focuses on the client's subjective experiences and emotions in order to enable them to gain insight into their own lives and find their own solutions to problems. Therapeutic alliance therapy, social skills training, and systematic desensitization are not forms of insight therapy.

Question 3

Ali is recovering from a cingulotomy.The outcome that might be expected is a reduction of:

Accepted Answer

A cingulotomy is a surgical procedure in which small lesions are made in the cingulate gyrus of the brain, a region involved in emotions and impulses. It has been found to be effective in reducing obsessive-compulsive behaviors in certain cases. Therefore, the expected outcome of the procedure is a reduction in obsessive-compulsive behavior. The other options listed do not pertain to the specific effects of a cingulotomy.

Question 4

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is a form of insight therapy that focuses on exploring a person's unconscious motivations and conflicts to gain insight into and resolve psychological issues. Systematic desensitization, social skills training, and therapeutic alliance therapy are forms of behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapies, not insight therapies.

Question 5

Psychoanalysis typically relies on:

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis typically relies on free association, where individuals provide a stream of consciousness without censorship, and dream analysis, where individuals explore the unconscious meanings of their dreams, to discover hidden impulses and memories.

Question 6

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy is a surgical procedure where a small part of the brain called the cingulate gyrus is lesioned, i.e., destroyed. It is primarily used to treat severe and refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 7

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Accepted Answer

Rational-emotive therapy is a form of insight therapy that focuses on challenging and changing irrational beliefs and attitudes that contribute to a person's psychological distress. Therapeutic alliance therapy involves building a strong and trusting relationship between the therapist and client, but it is not necessarily a form of insight therapy. Systematic desensitization and social skills training are both behavioral therapies.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a form of insight therapy?

Accepted Answer

Social skills training is not a form of insight therapy, as it focuses on teaching specific skills rather than introspection or gaining insight into one's emotions or behaviors. The other options listed are all forms of insight therapy.

Question 9

Psychoanalysis is:

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is a lengthy process that involves exploring an individual's unconscious thoughts and feelings. It typically takes years to complete and requires multiple sessions per week.

Question 10

In hopes of discovering clues to the contents of the unconscious mind, Ed's therapist had him relax and say anything that came to mind.This describes:

Accepted Answer

The technique described is known as free association, which involves allowing the patient to freely express their thoughts and associations without censorship or judgment. It is commonly used in psychoanalytic therapy as a way to access unconscious material.

Question 11

Cingulotomy involves:

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy involves the destruction of a small portion of tissue in the limbic system, specifically the cingulate gyrus, to relieve symptoms of mental disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic pain. It is a neurosurgical procedure that is typically performed using stereotactic techniques guided by imaging technology.

Question 12

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy is commonly used as a treatment for severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and chronic pain conditions. While it may be effective in reducing some symptoms of schizophrenia, it is not commonly used to treat the positive or negative symptoms of the disorder. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 13

Which of the following pairings of disorder and treatment is correct?

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy is a neurosurgical procedure used for treating severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is a treatment option when medication and psychotherapy have failed to provide relief.

Answer: C
 Lithium is a mood stabilizer and is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, not depression. It helps to reduce the severity and frequency of manic episodes and may also help to prevent depressive episodes in some people with bipolar disorder.

Answer: D
 Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and is commonly used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. It is not typically used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Therefore, none of the pairings are entirely accurate. A and D are the closest possible options, but they are not entirely correct.

Question 14

Marshall has been going to a psychotherapist for the past five years.At each session, he begins by listing any dreams that he can remember since his last session, and then he uses free association to analyze the contents of his dreams.In this case, Marshall is most likely seeing a therapist trained in:

Accepted Answer

Marshall's use of free association to analyze his dreams indicates that he is practicing psychoanalysis, a form of therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploration of the unconscious mind through free association, dream analysis, and transference.

Question 15

Resistance refers to:

Accepted Answer

Resistance refers to unconsciously motivated attempts to subvert or hinder psychoanalysis.

Question 16

Dr.Darian believes that most psychological disorders can be successfully treated by bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness.Knowing this, you might expect that Dr.Darian's personal library contains a large number of books written by:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud is known for his theory of psychoanalysis, which emphasizes the importance of bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness to treat psychological disorders. This aligns with Dr. Darian's belief, making Freud's works relevant to his interests.

Question 17

In psychoanalysis, insight is achieved when:

Accepted Answer

Insight in psychoanalysis refers to the process of bringing unconscious conflicts and motivations into conscious awareness, allowing the client to gain a new perspective on their experiences and behaviors. This is typically achieved through techniques such as free association, dream analysis, and interpretation of transference and resistance. While explaining the manifest or latent content of dreams may be a part of this process, it is not sufficient on its own to achieve true insight.

Question 18

Sigmund Freud developed:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud developed the technique of free association, which involves a patient verbally expressing their thoughts and feelings without censorship to allow for unconscious material to emerge and be processed in therapy.

Question 19

Psychoanalysis is based on the assumption that a trained therapist can help clients:

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is based on the belief that unconscious thoughts and memories have a strong influence on our behavior and emotions. The goal of therapy is to bring these unconscious elements into conscious awareness, allowing the client to gain insight into their motivations and experiences. Therefore, the correct answer is D - the therapist seeks to help clients bring unconscious impulses and memories into conscious awareness.

Question 20

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy is a surgical procedure that involves severing the cingulum bundle, a white matter tract that connects the cingulate gyrus to the hippocampus. It is sometimes used to treat severe, treatment-resistant negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as apathy, anhedonia, and social withdrawal.

Quiz 15: Therapy

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a lot of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Sigmund Freud.You might expect that this therapist will:

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Ali is recovering from a cingulotomy.The outcome that might be expected is a reduction of:

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Psychoanalysis typically relies on:

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat

Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?

Which of the following is NOT a form of insight therapy?

Psychoanalysis is:

In hopes of discovering clues to the contents of the unconscious mind, Ed's therapist had him relax and say anything that came to mind.This describes:

Cingulotomy involves:

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat

Which of the following pairings of disorder and treatment is correct?

Resistance refers to:

Dr.Darian believes that most psychological disorders can be successfully treated by bringing unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness.Knowing this, you might expect that Dr.Darian's personal library contains a large number of books written by:

In psychoanalysis, insight is achieved when:

Sigmund Freud developed:

Psychoanalysis is based on the assumption that a trained therapist can help clients:

Cingulotomy is sometimes used to treat