Question 1

Rico suffers from bipolar disorder.His psychiatrist will most likely prescribe&#10;A)Lithium.&#10;B)Prozac.&#10;C)Ritalin.&#10;D)Thorazine.

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a commonly used mood stabilizer for the treatment of bipolar disorder. It helps to prevent both manic and depressive episodes by regulating the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Prozac and Ritalin are not typically used to treat bipolar disorder, and Thorazine is an antipsychotic medication more commonly used for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.

Question 2

George begins to project his anxieties and unresolved feelings about his mother onto his therapist.This is what Sigmund Freud would have called&#10;A)free association.&#10;B)resistance.&#10;C)transference.&#10;D)working through.

Accepted Answer

Transference occurs when a patient redirects emotions or feelings from one person onto another, often onto a therapist or counselor. In this case, George is projecting his feelings about his mother onto his therapist, which is an example of transference.

Question 3

A major criticism of the use of medication for treating a child's ADHD is that&#10;A)parents and teachers are often allowed little input in whether a child must begin pharmacotherapy for his or her ADHD.&#10;B)there is a potential for abuse of these medications as well as problematic side effects.&#10;C)pharmacotherapy leads to an increased risk for suicide in patients diagnosed with ADHD.&#10;D)there is no scientific evidence that pharmacotherapy is useful is reducing the symptoms for children with ADHD.

Accepted Answer

The potential for abuse and problematic side effects is a major criticism of using medication to treat ADHD in children. While other criticisms, such as limited input from parents and teachers, may be valid, they are not the primary concern. The claim that pharmacotherapy increases the risk for suicide in ADHD patients is not supported by scientific evidence, and the statement that there is no evidence of medication reducing symptoms is also not accurate as there is strong evidence supporting their efficacy.

Question 4

A _____ provides counseling,support in spiritual context,wellness programs,as well as group,family,and couples therapy.&#10;A)psychiatrist&#10;B)mental health counselor&#10;C)pastoral counselor&#10;D)psychiatric nurse

Accepted Answer

Pastoral counselors are trained in both mental health and theology, and they combine these skills to provide counseling and support within a spiritual context. They may offer wellness programs and a variety of therapy options, including group, family, and couples therapy. Psychiatrists, mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurses may also provide some of these services, but they typically do not have the same level of training in theology and spirituality.

Question 5

Karen is a family therapist who has just arrived at her client family's home to have dinner with them and spend the evening.Her visit is not social,but rather will be an opportunity for her to see how the family interacts with one another.Karen is using which family therapy model?

A)stratified family therapy
B)structural family therapy
C)logical family intervention
D)strategic family intervention

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes the therapist observing the family's interactions, which is a key aspect of structural family therapy. This approach focuses on the relationships within the family system and how they affect each other. The other options (stratified, logical, and strategic family therapy) do not fit the description of the scenario provided.

Question 6

Which of the following professionals is trained as a medical doctor and may be found working in either private practice or in a hospital setting?&#10;A)Clinical psychologist&#10;B)Clinical social worker&#10;C)Mental health counselor&#10;D)Psychiatrist

Accepted Answer

A psychiatrist is the only one listed that is trained as a medical doctor and can work in a private practice or hospital setting. Clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and mental health counselors typically have different training and work in different settings.

Question 7

Kennedy meets with a therapist who is trying to merge her &#34;quiet expert&#34; with her &#34;risk taker&#34; so that she'll become a complete &#34;risky expert.&#34; This would be an example of&#10;A)Ellis' rational emotive behavior therapy.&#10;B)Freud's psychoanalysis.&#10;C)Perls' Gestalt therapy.&#10;D)Rogers' person-centered therapy.

Accepted Answer

The therapist's approach of merging Kennedy's "quiet expert" and "risk taker" to become a complete "risky expert" is consistent with the goals of Gestalt therapy, which aims to help clients integrate and become more aware of all aspects of themselves. Ellis' rational emotive behavior therapy focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs, Freud's psychoanalysis emphasizes exploring unconscious conflicts, and Rogers' person-centered therapy is centered on creating a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic environment focused on the client's unique experience.

Question 8

_____ practitioners teach clients that negative thoughts such as "I'm worthless" are merely thoughts,not facts,while encouraging them to accept and tolerate the full range of their feelings,and act in keeping with their goals and values.

A)Avoidance and commitment therapy
B)Acceptance and commitment therapy
C)Dissonance and commitment therapy
D)Dialectical and behavioral therapy

Accepted Answer

The description best fits Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which aims to help clients develop psychological flexibility by accepting unwanted thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control them. ACT encourages clients to act in line with their values and goals rather than being held back by negative self-talk or avoiding difficult emotions.

Question 9

Trina attempts to overcome her fear of clowns by learning how to shift from a feeling of tension to one of calm and relaxation.Next,she is asked to imagine different situations,each more anxiety-provoking than the previous.She only proceeds to the next situation if she can maintain her feeling of relaxation.Trina's therapist is using _____ to remove her fear.

A)exposure therapy
B)modeling
C)person-centered therapy
D)systematic desensitization

Accepted Answer

Trina's therapist is using systematic desensitization by gradually exposing her to increasingly anxiety-provoking situations while simultaneously teaching her relaxation techniques to replace her fear response. This helps to remove her fear over time.

Question 10

John slipped up last night at the party and had a glass of wine.He called his relapse prevention therapist immediately,who told him it was okay,and that he needed to refocus on his sobriety and what led him to take that drink in the first place.John needed this validation and support to avoid

A)the abstinence violation effect.
B)the difference violation effect.
C)the resistance violation effect.
D)the continence violation effect.

Accepted Answer

The abstinence violation effect refers to the negative emotional and cognitive responses that occur after a person has a slip or relapse. It can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, which can then lead to further drinking or drug use. By calling his therapist and receiving validation and support, John was able to avoid the negative effects of the abstinence violation effect and refocus on his sobriety. None of the other options are relevant to this scenario.

Deck 16: Psychological and Biological Treatments