Question 1

A young boy has been told by his dentist to stop eating candy because the sugar is ruining his teeth.The boy still cannot help himself.Whenever he finds candy in his house,he quickly devours it all.To help stop the boy from eating the candy,his mother allows him to "find" several candy pieces that she has dipped in hot chili sauce.Which type of treatment approach is the mother using?

A)aversion therapy
B)implosion therapy
C)client-centred therapy
D)systematic desensitization

A

Accepted Answer

Aversion therapy involves pairing a negative stimulus with a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. In this situation, the mother is pairing the negative taste of hot chili sauce with the behavior of eating candy to decrease the likelihood of the boy eating candy in the future.

Question 2

John dreamed that he was in a train that entered a tunnel.If a psychologist believed that the dream expressed John's unconscious sexual desires,the psychologist would likely be a&#10;A)humanist.&#10;B)learning theorist.&#10;C)personologist.&#10;D)psychoanalyst.

Accepted Answer

The idea that dreams are expressions of unconscious desires is a central concept in psychoanalytic theory, which was developed by Sigmund Freud. A psychologist who believes that John's dream expressed his unconscious sexual desires would likely be a psychoanalyst.

Question 3

Billie is using an anxiety hierarchy to help eliminate her fear of cats.What type of treatment approach is Billie most likely implementing?&#10;A)systematic desensitization&#10;B)dismantling&#10;C)experiential therapy&#10;D)aversion therapy

Accepted Answer

Billie is using systematic desensitization, which involves creating an anxiety hierarchy and gradually exposing oneself to feared stimuli in a controlled manner.

Question 4

The term &#34;free association&#34; is associated with which of the following therapeutic endeavors?&#10;A)applied behaviour analysis&#10;B)analytical analysis&#10;C)specific therapies&#10;D)psychoanalysis

Accepted Answer

"Free association" is a technique used in psychoanalysis where the patient is encouraged to speak freely and express any thoughts or feelings that come to mind without censoring or editing them. This allows the therapist to gain insight into the patient's unconscious thoughts and emotions. Therefore, the best choice is D, psychoanalysis.

Question 5

Lithium is a naturally occurring&#10;A)drug.&#10;B)enzyme.&#10;C)salt.&#10;D)plant.

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a naturally occurring salt found in rocks and soil. It is commonly used in psychiatric medications to treat bipolar disorder.

Question 6

Which of the following has been fairly effective in treating bipolar disorder?&#10;A)cingulotomy&#10;B)valium&#10;C)lithium&#10;D)ECT

Accepted Answer

Lithium has been shown to be effective in treating bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood and reducing the severity and frequency of manic and depressive episodes. It is often prescribed as a first-line medication for this condition. The other options, cingulotomy and ECT, are more invasive treatments that are typically used as a last resort for severe cases that do not respond to other interventions, and valium is not typically used to treat bipolar disorder as it is a benzodiazepine that is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders.

Question 7

Unconditional positive regard was most important to&#10;A)Freud.&#10;B)Jung.&#10;C)Maslow.&#10;D)Rogers.

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard was a central concept in Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology. He believed that individuals have an innate drive towards personal growth and self-actualization, and that an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard - acceptance, empathy, and understanding - is essential for facilitating this growth.

Question 8

Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of&#10;A)barbiturate use&#10;B)psychosurgery&#10;C)ECT&#10;D)antipsychotic drugs

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of antipsychotic drugs.

Question 9

According to Rogers,all people have a need for&#10;A)superiority.&#10;B)sex and aggression.&#10;C)positive regard.&#10;D)anxiety reduction.

Accepted Answer

According to Rogers, all people have a basic need for positive regard, which refers to being accepted, valued, and respected by others. This need for positive regard is seen as a fundamental motivation for human behavior and is thought to be essential for psychological growth and well-being.

Question 10

Physicians who are trained to treat psychological disorders are called&#10;A)clinicians.&#10;B)counsellors.&#10;C)psychiatrists.&#10;D)psychiatric psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Physicians who are trained to treat psychological disorders are called psychiatrists.

Question 11

Sally's therapist wants her to bring her parents and siblings to counselling sessions with her.Sally is going through&#10;A)social skills training.&#10;B)family therapy.&#10;C)assertiveness training.&#10;D)client-centred therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sally's therapist wants her to bring her...

Question 12

What is the process by which a patient projects feelings about other individuals onto the psychoanalyst?&#10;A)resistance&#10;B)reactance&#10;C)countertransference&#10;D)transference

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the process by which a...

Question 13

According to Rogers,people brought up with conditional positive regard&#10;A)tend to be vain and narcissistic&#10;B)tend to act as if they were orally fixated&#10;C)feel valued regardless of their attitudes and behaviours&#10;D)live lives directed toward what others want and value

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Rogers,people brought up with conditional...

Question 14

Making someone who is afraid of snakes handle dozens of snakes in an effort to get him to overcome his fear is called&#10;A)systematic desensitization.&#10;B)aversive conditioning.&#10;C)flooding.&#10;D)paradoxical intent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Making someone who is afraid of snakes...

Question 15

Which of the following techniques would behaviour therapists most likely use to help people overcome a fear of flying?&#10;A)aversive conditioning&#10;B)eclectic therapy&#10;C)systematic desensitization&#10;D)transference

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following techniques would behaviour...

Question 16

Systematic desensitization is especially useful as a treatment for&#10;A)panic disorders.&#10;B)schizophrenia.&#10;C)depression.&#10;D)phobias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Systematic desensitization is especially useful as a...

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