Question 1

Researchers are now trying _____ as an alternative to ECT.

Accepted Answer

Researchers are exploring the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which involves magnets, as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treating certain mental health conditions.

Question 2

The most widely practiced Western psychosurgery technique has been:

Accepted Answer

Lobotomy was the most widely practiced Western psychosurgery technique, especially in the mid-20th century, before it fell out of favor due to ethical concerns and the development of better psychiatric medications.

Question 3

The leader of the psychosurgery movement during the mid-20^th century was:

Accepted Answer

Walter Freeman was a prominent figure in the psychosurgery movement, known for popularizing the lobotomy procedure during the mid-20th century.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about lobotomy is true?

Accepted Answer

Lobotomy was a controversial procedure that often did not cure psychosis and left patients with severe side effects, including apathy and difficulty with abstract thinking.

Question 5

In a normal year, _____ of the population in the United States seek help for psychological problems, as stated in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

In a normal year, approximately 10-15% of the population in the United States seeks help for psychological problems.

Question 6

Based on what was presented in the textbook, you would conclude that when using pharmacotherapy:

Accepted Answer

Pharmacotherapy is generally effective for anxiety and mood disorders, but full recovery is less likely for more severe disorders like schizophrenia.

Question 7

Based on what was presented in the textbook, if you did a study that involved a comparison of different therapeutic techniques, you would conclude what?

Accepted Answer

Research generally shows that most therapeutic techniques are effective, and the type of therapy often matters less than the fact that therapy is being received.

Question 8

Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a complication for studies that attempt to compare the effectiveness of different psychotherapies?

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The text mentions that all the listed factors—shared common factors among treatments, difficulty in recruiting subjects, and experimenter bias—are complications in comparing the effectiveness of different psychotherapies.

Question 9

The NIMH collaborative study involving 250 patients, all suffering from depression, revealed that:

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Question 10

I am suffering from depression. If the findings of the NIMH collaborative study reflect the true state of affairs, then I should attend which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

The NIMH collaborative study found no significant difference in effectiveness among cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, and imipramine therapy with supportive clinical management for treating depression.

Question 11

If we are talking about how successful therapy is in the laboratory, we are talking about:

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Question 12

If we are talking about how successful therapy is in the real world, we are talking about:

Accepted Answer

Effectiveness refers to how well a therapy works in real-world settings, as opposed to efficacy, which is about how well it works in controlled, clinical settings.

Question 13

The truth be told, I would imagine that the real interest of psychologists who try to help the mentally ill is in:

Accepted Answer

Psychologists who help the mentally ill are primarily concerned with the effectiveness of their treatments, meaning how well the treatments work in real-world settings.

Question 14

Martin Seligman's study of 2900 respondents who had undergone psychotherapy revealed that _____ was/were associated with the most successful treatments.

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Question 15

Identify and describe the three (3) techniques of psychodynamic psychotherapy.

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Question 16

If you asked the average person if there was a difference between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, most would guess at the answer. What is the difference between the two approaches? Given the choice, which do you prefer? Explain your selection.

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Question 17

Explain the processes (the principles) that form the basis of systematic desensitization. Explain the steps that are used to treat a specific phobia.

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Question 18

What is the cause of disorders, according to the psychodynamic approach? How does it differ from the cause of disorders according to the cognitive approach?

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Question 19

Identify and describe the three types of exposure techniques, as proposed by the cognitive-behavioral approach. Provide an example of how you could make use of each one in the real world, under everyday circumstances.

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Question 20

What is the difference between Ellis' rational-emotive behavior therapy approach and Beck's cognitive therapy? A description of each will be sufficient. Which do you think is better? Feel free to select "neither." Explain the reasoning behind your answer.

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Quiz 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders