Question 1

You take on a new patient and all you know about this person is that they have always been referred to as a "client" in the past. Most likely, this patient's previous therapy was

Accepted Answer

The term "client" is most commonly used in humanist therapy, reflecting an approach that emphasizes the individual's inherent value and agency. This terminology is part of the humanistic perspective's focus on the client's personal growth and self-actualization.

Question 2

One of your patients is suffering from severe depression. Nothing seems to help. Standard drugs are not effective. Moreover, your patient has become suicidal. What might you try next?

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is considered for severe depression when other treatments have failed or when the situation is life-threatening, such as with suicidal patients. It can be highly effective in such cases.

Question 3

You are working for a drug company that has just designed a new drug-Ziffrin-that works in the same way as the SSRI Prozac. What process does Ziffrin target?

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Ziffrin, working in the same way as the SSRI Prozac, targets the reuptake of serotonin. SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) function by inhibiting the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin in the brain, making more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between neurons.

Question 4

You take on a new patient in your clinic and during her first visit she asks if you plan to use the two-chair technique. You do not plan to use this, but you immediately know that her previous therapist was

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The two-chair technique is a method used in Gestalt therapy, where clients are encouraged to move between two chairs representing different aspects of their personality or different perspectives on an issue, to facilitate dialogue and self-awareness.

Question 5

As a psychodynamic therapist using classical psychoanalysis, what should you be looking for to determine when you have touched upon the patient's real problem?

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Question 6

You take on a new patient and all you know about this person is that they have received a therapy that included mindfulness in the past therapy in the past. Most likely, this patient's previous therapy is closest to

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Mindfulness techniques are commonly incorporated into cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help patients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment without judgment, which is not a characteristic focus of the other therapies listed.

Question 7

Let's say that you work for a drug company. You are trying to develop a new drug for the treatment of schizophrenia. Which of the following neurotransmitters are you likely to target?

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Question 8

You take on a new patient and all you know about this person is that they have received dialectical behaviour therapy in the past. Most likely, this patient is suffering from

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly associated with the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically designed to help people with BPD manage their intense emotions and improve their relationships.

Question 9

Of the following behavioural treatments for disorders, which one is based on operant conditioning?

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Aversion therapy is based on operant conditioning principles, where undesirable behaviors are paired with an unpleasant stimulus in order to decrease the frequency of these behaviors.

Question 10

You are advising a client on the type of therapy to seek out for the effective treatment of his borderline personality disorder. The best treatment you could suggest would be

Accepted Answer

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is specifically designed for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. It focuses on teaching coping mechanisms to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.

Question 11

Your therapist asks you to imagine your significant other sitting in an empty chair in the room. You are supposed to have a conversation with him or her. Most likely, your therapist follows which of the following traditions?

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This technique is associated with Gestalt therapy, which emphasizes awareness, freedom, and self-direction. It often uses the "empty chair" technique to help clients explore their feelings and thoughts towards someone else by imagining the person is present and having a conversation with them.

Question 12

One of your new patients is suffering from a severe disorder. All you know about this person is that they have received a ECT. Most likely, they were suffering from

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used for severe depression, especially when other treatments have failed. It is less commonly used for the other disorders listed.

Question 13

You are treating a patient for schizophrenia. In considering drug treatment, you probably think about the possible side effect called

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Tardive dyskinesia is a well-known potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications, which are commonly used to treat schizophrenia. It involves involuntary, repetitive body movements.

Question 14

Your psychodynamic therapist has started to ask questions about your relationship with your mother. You do not want to talk about this, so you refuse to answer. Rather than being upset your therapist is happy that you've reached the phase of

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Resistance is a concept in psychodynamic therapy where the patient shows opposition or reluctance to discuss certain topics, thoughts, or feelings. It's considered a significant part of the therapeutic process, as it can reveal underlying issues that need to be addressed.

Question 15

As a psychodynamic therapist, your belief is that you should see patients once or twice a week and actually have a conversation with them. Most likely, you are practicing

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Question 16

You take on a new patient and all you know about this person is that they have received treatment using virtual reality in the past. Most likely, this patient is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality therapy is most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, including specific phobias and PTSD, by exposing patients to their fears in a controlled and safe environment.

Question 17

Of the following behavioural treatments for disorders, which one is NOT based on classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Token economy is based on operant conditioning, not classical conditioning. It involves rewarding desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for various privileges or treats.

Question 18

One of your new patients is suffering from a severe disorder. All you know about this person is that they have received a cingulotomy. Most likely, they were suffering from

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Cingulotomy, a type of neurosurgery that involves lesioning the cingulate gyrus, is most commonly performed to treat severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that do not respond to other treatments.

Question 19

You take on a new patient and all you know about this person is that they have received implosion therapy in the past. Most likely, this patient is suffering from

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Implosion therapy is a type of exposure therapy primarily used to treat phobic disorders and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fears in a controlled, therapeutic setting. This method is not typically used for schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, depression, or borderline personality disorder.

Question 20

Let's say that you work for a drug company. You are trying to develop a new drug for the treatment of anxiety. Which of the following neurotransmitters are you likely to target?

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