Question 1

In 1814, how many people visited the Bedlam asylum?&#10;A) 56000&#10;B) 66000&#10;C) 76000&#10;D) 86000&#10;E) 96000

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, "In 1814, an astonishing sixty-six thousand people visited Bedlam." Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 2

Who is seen as the father of scientific psychiatry?&#10;A) Freud&#10;B) Wundt&#10;C) Beck&#10;D) Pinel&#10;E) Rogers

Accepted Answer

Philippe Pinel is often seen as the father of scientific psychiatry for his efforts to reform the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the late 18th and early 19th century. He was a French physician who advocated for more humane treatment of patients and introduced new methods such as psychological analysis and occupational therapy. While Freud is a prominent figure in the history of psychology and psychiatry, his approach was focused on psychoanalysis rather than scientific psychiatry. Wundt is known as the father of experimental psychology, and Beck and Rogers are known for their contributions to psychotherapy.

Question 3

How many stages does Rogers suggest a patient in client-centred therapy will experience?&#10;A) 3&#10;B) 4&#10;C) 5&#10;D) 6&#10;E) 7

Accepted Answer

Rogers suggests that a patient in client-centred therapy will experience 7 stages of psychological development.

Question 4

Benzodiazepines are thought to influence which neurotransmitter?&#10;A) GABA&#10;B) MABA&#10;C) ABBA&#10;D) AMBA&#10;E) GAMA

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This leads to the calming and sedative effects of benzodiazepines.

Question 5

The coil used in transcranial magnetic stimulation is placed above which area of the cortex?&#10;A) Sensory&#10;B) Motor&#10;C) Visual&#10;D) Auditory&#10;E) Gustatory

Accepted Answer

The coil used in transcranial magnetic stimulation is placed above the motor cortex, which controls voluntary movements.

Question 6

Which area of the brain shows a reduction in activity following mindfulness training for GAD?&#10;A) Prefrontal cortex&#10;B) Temporal lobe&#10;C) Parietal lobe&#10;D) Amygdala&#10;E) Hippocampus

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is the area of the brain commonly associated with anxiety and fear responses. Studies have shown that mindfulness training can lead to a reduction in amygdala activity in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Question 7

What percentage of people are reported as responding to a combined treatment of SSRIs and CBT for OCD?&#10;A) 40&#10;B) 50&#10;C) 60&#10;D) 70&#10;E) 80

Accepted Answer

60% of people are reported as responding to a combined treatment of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). This combination is often considered more effective than either treatment alone.

Question 8

Which psychologist is emotion-focused therapy most closely linked to?&#10;A) Greenberg&#10;B) Beck&#10;C) Ellis&#10;D) Freud&#10;E) Rogers

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused therapy is most closely linked to Leslie Greenberg, who developed the approach in the 1980s.

Question 9

Which group of individuals with bipolar do not respond to lithium?&#10;A) Slow cycling&#10;B) Rapid cycling&#10;C) Prolonged period of mania&#10;D) Prolonged period of depression&#10;E) Mostly manic episodes

Accepted Answer

Individuals with rapid cycling bipolar disorder are less likely to respond to lithium treatment compared to other forms of bipolar disorder.

Question 10

How many stages are there after the pretreatment stage in Dialectical Behavior therapy?&#10;A) 5&#10;B) 4&#10;C) 6&#10;D) 2&#10;E) 3

Accepted Answer

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has three stages after the pretreatment stage. These stages focus on achieving behavioral control, experiencing emotions fully, and working towards individual goals and self-respect.

Question 11

What percentage of children with ADHD show symptoms reduction as a result of medication?&#10;A) 40&#10;B) 60&#10;C) 50&#10;D) 70&#10;E) 30

Accepted Answer

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