Abnormal Psychology Questions
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Which of the following choices is an emphasis of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy?-the clientâ s early infancy-the clientâ s unconscious desires-the clientâ s recent past-the clientâ s present and future
If we use deviation from the average as our definition of abnormal behavior, the definition is often found to be ______ for explaining psychological disorders.
Who is more likely to experience major depressive disorder, men or women?
Nikita experiences periods of extreme sadness that alternate with periods of euphoric or elevated mood. Based on this description, Nikita is most likely to be experiencing:-agoraphobia.-schizophrenia.-bipolar disorder.-dissociative identity disorder.
Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ________.-arachnophobia-acrophobia-ophidiophobia-agoraphobia
What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family memberâ s specific problem?-cotherapeutic-structural-solution-focused-strategic
Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.-improving the ability to focus on tasks-altering levels of neurotransmitters-blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine-depressing central nervous system activity
Cultural competence is a therapistâ s understanding of, and attention to, ________.-issues related to being a female therapist treating a male client-issues related to whether the client is considered normal or deviant-race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment-treating everyone the same regardless of cultural background
How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take?-months-weeks-years-one week of intensive sessions
Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge?-Anna, who has a mild case of dyslexia-Stavros, who suffers from ADHD-Diana, who has bipolar disorder symptoms-William, who suffers from binge eating disorder
Of the following substances or substance groups, which is the only one where illicit use patterns are higher in those between 12 and 17 years old than those who are 18 to 25 years of age?-inhalants-cocaine-marijuana-psychotherapeutics
Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.-severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy-auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia-a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches-ADHD who also suffer from anxiety
How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis?-In psychoanalysis, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors, while behavior therapy involves digging deeply into oneâ s unconscious.-Behavior therapy involves free association and dream analysis, while psychoanalysis focuses on the use of classical conditioning to change patterns of thinking.-Psychoanalysis involves using free association to work through repressed desires, while behavior therapy focuses on how undesirable behaviors are predicted unconsciously, in our dreams.-In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors, while psychoanalysis involves digging deeply into oneâ s unconscious.
Dr. Xavier encourages his client to relax and say whatever comes to mind at the moment. Dr. Xavier is using ________ to treat his client.-rational emotive therapy-cognitive therapy-transference-free association
Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?-How you think determines how you feel.-Thoughts cannot be changed.-Unconscious thoughts influence behavior.-Behavior can be conditioned.
Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would-be an untreatable, lifelong condition.-be passed on to that family memberâ s children.-bring shame to the family.-be most aptly treated with psychotropic medications.
People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.-personality-phobic-obsessive-compulsive-stress-related
Which of the following people would be diagnosed with a phobia?-Amy, who has an exaggerated, unrealistic fear of being away from home.-Ingrid, who has seven distinct personalities.-John, who engages in ritualistic behavior in order to reduce his anxiety.-Ron, who sees his grandmother who passed away three years ago.
Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease that can rewire the suffererâ s brain.-acute-idiographic-chronic-nomothetic
The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the clientâ s needs as well as his or her ________.-personal goals-psychotherapistâ s training-age-insurance coverage