Question 1

Belinda hears the voice of William Shakespeare communicating with her about her writing.She may be suffering from&#10;A)an anxiety disorder.&#10;B)a borderline disorder.&#10;C)neurosis.&#10;D)schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

Hearing voices, especially when there is no external source, is a common symptom of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and other cognitive difficulties.

Question 2

Theories of any type should be based on&#10;A)clear rules.&#10;B)many assumptions.&#10;C)a unique plan.&#10;D)unrelated laws or relationships.

Accepted Answer

Theories should be based on clear rules to ensure they are understandable, coherent, and can be tested or applied consistently. Clear rules help in defining the scope, principles, and methodology of a theory, making it more robust and reliable.

Question 3

An individual who is very talkative and distractible may be exhibiting behavior best described as&#10;A)anxious.&#10;B)compulsive.&#10;C)manic.&#10;D)unpredictable.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of being very talkative and distractible are characteristic of a manic episode, which is associated with bipolar disorder. These behaviors reflect increased energy levels, decreased need for sleep, and often impaired judgment.

Question 4

A re-occurring thought that one will die at the age of 46 is an example of&#10;A)anxiety.&#10;B)compulsions.&#10;C)phobias.&#10;D)obsessions.

Accepted Answer

This thought is an example of an obsession, which is characterized by persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Question 5

Mary has difficulty getting up in the morning and has little desire to do her school work.This could be an indication of&#10;A)borderline personality disorder.&#10;B)depression.&#10;C)generalized anxiety disorder.&#10;D)a phobia.

Accepted Answer

Difficulty getting up in the morning and having little desire to do school work are common symptoms of depression, which can include a lack of motivation, low energy, and a general disinterest in activities that were once enjoyable.

Question 6

Evidence-based psychological treatments&#10;A)are based on studies of the effectiveness of psychotherapy.&#10;B)are multicultural in their approach.&#10;C)are only used by cognitive and behavioral therapists.&#10;D)are only used with individuals with phobias.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based psychological treatments are grounded in research that demonstrates their effectiveness, which typically involves studies of psychotherapy outcomes.

Question 7

Kalinda has been eating 300 calories of food per day for the past year.She is suffering from:&#10;A)anorexia.&#10;B)bulimia.&#10;C)a somatoform disorder.&#10;D)posttraumatic stress.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia is characterized by a significantly reduced intake of calories often due to an intense fear of gaining weight or a distorted body image. Eating only 300 calories a day for an extended period, as in Kalinda's case, aligns with the patterns seen in anorexia.

Question 8

Abigail has had several brief romantic relationships, all ending in disappointment as she has felt that her lovers did not live up to her expectations.This is most likely an indication of a (an)&#10;A)borderline personality disorder.&#10;B)depression.&#10;C)generalized anxiety disorder.&#10;D)obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Accepted Answer

Abigail's pattern of brief romantic relationships ending in disappointment due to unmet expectations could indicate borderline personality disorder (BPD). One characteristic of BPD is a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, often due to intense idealization followed by devaluation, which seems to align with Abigail's experiences.

Question 9

When headaches can not be traced to any known physiological cause they may be most likely symptoms of&#10;A)anxiety disorder.&#10;B)conversion reaction.&#10;C)posttraumatic stress disorder.&#10;D)somatoform disorder.

Accepted Answer

Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms, like headaches, that cannot be traced to any physiological cause and are believed to be linked to psychological factors.

Question 10

Ethical codes should be&#10;A)irrelevant to the practice of psychotherapy theory.&#10;B)different for different psychotherapy theorists.&#10;C)followed in the practice of theories of psychotherapy.&#10;D)identical across all mental health professions.

Accepted Answer

Ethical codes are essential in guiding the practice of psychotherapy, ensuring that therapists adhere to professional standards that protect both the therapist and the client.

Question 11

The term &#34;counseling&#34;&#10;A)does not differ consistently from &#34;psychotherapy&#34;.&#10;B)is used to differentiate types of mental health professionals.&#10;C)refers to helping people with educational and vocational concerns.&#10;D)refers to helping people with normal problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term &#34;counseling&#34;&#10;A)does not differ consistently from...

Question 12

The most commonly identified approach to psychotherapy is&#10;A)behavioral.&#10;B)cognitive.&#10;C)integrative.&#10;D)psychoanalytic/psychodynamic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most commonly identified approach to psychotherapy...

Question 13

The position that there is a fixed truth rather than perceptions of reality or truth is associated with&#10;A)constructivism.&#10;B)modernism.&#10;C)postmodernism.&#10;D)social constructivism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The position that there is a fixed...

Question 14

Ethical codes apply&#10;A)only to psychoanalytic therapies.&#10;B)only to behavior therapies.&#10;C)only to humanist therapies.&#10;D)to all therapies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethical codes apply&#10;A)only to psychoanalytic therapies.&#10;B)only to...

Question 15

John feels that people at work should appreciate him and realize he is the reason his company is successful, although he has little concern about his fellow employees and their problems..This may be a symptom of a(an)

A)borderline personality disorder.
B)phobia.
C)narcissistic personality disorder.
D)somatoform disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John feels that people at work should...

Question 16

The term &#34;psychotherapy&#34;&#10;A)does not differ consistently from &#34;counseling&#34;.&#10;B)is used to differentiate types of mental health professionals.&#10;C)refers to helping people with educational and vocational concerns.&#10;D)refers to helping people with normal problems

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term &#34;psychotherapy&#34;&#10;A)does not differ consistently from...

Question 17

A researcher studies a group of depressed patients for 5 years to determine the effectiveness of therapy.Her research can be criticized for failing to&#10;A)define the group to be studied.&#10;B)do a follow up study.&#10;C)have a control group.&#10;D)perform a meta-analysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher studies a group of depressed...

Question 18

Which of these statements is a factor common to all therapies?&#10;A)The relationship between client and therapist is important for progress.&#10;B)The therapist should be integrative.&#10;C)The therapist should be trained in psychoanalysis.&#10;D)The therapist should be able to give good advice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these statements is a factor...

Question 19

Which of these statements best describes evidence-based psychological treatments? Evidence-based psychological treatments refer to therapies that&#10;A)are based on treatments supported by scientific investigation.&#10;B)are multicultural in their approach.&#10;C)are recommended by all theories of therapy.&#10;D)uncover the unconscious.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these statements best describes evidence-based...

Question 20

Focusing on the perceptions of the client rather than the therapist's view of the problem is most consistent with&#10;A)constructivism.&#10;B)modernism.&#10;C)feminism.&#10;D)colonialism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Focusing on the perceptions of the client...

Deck 1: Introduction