Question 1

MRI-guided precision surgery is occasionally done to cut the brain circuits involved in severe cases of

Accepted Answer

MRI-guided precision surgery is occasionally done to cut the brain circuits involved in severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is not typically used for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression.

Question 2

Stephan Ilardi has promoted the use of a daily ________ supplement in training programs for therapeutic lifestyle change.

Accepted Answer

Stephan Ilardi promotes the use of daily fish oil supplement in training programs for therapeutic lifestyle change.

Question 3

Dr.Judd is convinced that psychological disorders result largely from stressful social situations rather than from disturbances within the individual personality.Dr.Judd's belief is most consistent with the assumptions that underlie the work of

Accepted Answer

Dr. Judd's belief that psychological disorders result largely from stressful social situations aligns with the assumptions of community psychologists, who focus on understanding the impact of social, cultural, and environmental factors on mental health and well-being. Psychopharmacologists primarily study the effects of medication on psychological disorders, while cognitive psychologists and exposure therapists focus more on the individual's thought patterns and behavior.

Question 4

Geraldo,a second-year undergraduate,is so fearful of medical procedures that he has avoided routine dental checkups for over three years.He has recently contacted a psychotherapist for help in overcoming his fear.Describe how a behavior therapist and a psychodynamic therapist would treat Geraldo's problem.

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The answer of Geraldo,a second-year undergraduate,is so fearful of medical...

Question 5

Positive psychological changes that result from struggling with extremely challenging life crises demonstrate

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic growth refers to the positive psychological changes that individuals may experience after facing extremely challenging life crises. These changes may include enhancing personal strength, relationships, spirituality, and appreciation for life.

Question 6

Carl Rogers encouraged therapists to genuinely express their own true feelings during their interactions with clients.He also encouraged therapists to refrain from directing clients toward certain insights.Explain how a therapist might be genuine and nondirective and still be able to help a client who feels ashamed of his or her physical appearance and is intensely anxious about developing close friendships.

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The answer of Carl Rogers encouraged therapists to genuinely express...

Question 7

One of your best friends feels that he fails at everything he does and that his life isn't worth living.When you suggest that he talk to a psychotherapist,your friend responds,"Talking won't help.The more I talk about myself,the more I think about my problems.The more I think about my problems,the more depressed I get." Explain why your friend's comment illustrates his need for cognitive therapy.What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend overcome his negative feelings?

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The answer of One of your best friends feels that...

Question 8

The personal strength that enables people to cope with stress and recover from adversity is called

Accepted Answer

Resilience is the ability to bounce back and recover from stressful or challenging situations. It is a personal strength that allows individuals to adapt and thrive even in the face of adversity. Individualism is a cultural value that places emphasis on individual freedom and autonomy, but it is not necessarily related to coping with stress. Neurogenesis refers to the creation of new neurons in the brain, and long-term potentiation is a cellular mechanism for learning and memory. While both of these processes are important for brain health and function, they are not the same as resilience.

Question 9

In promoting therapeutic lifestyle change,Stephen Ilardi and his colleagues note that human brains and bodies were designed for physical activity and

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that human brains and bodies were designed for physical activity and social engagement. Therefore, social engagement is the best option among the given choices.

Question 10

Professor Bensfield emphasizes that recovery from bipolar disorder involves a continuous interplay among patients' physical reactions to mood-stabilizing drugs,their positive expectations that their lives will improve,and the supportive responses of patients' families and friends.The professor's emphasis best illustrates a(n)________ approach to therapy.

Accepted Answer

The professor's emphasis on the interplay among physical reactions, positive expectations, and supportive responses highlights the importance of multiple factors, including biological, psychological, and social aspects of the patient's life. This approach is consistent with the biopsychosocial model of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts, biomedical therapy emphasizes drug treatment, and operant conditioning focuses on reinforcing desired behaviors.

Question 11

Identifying and eliminating the socially stressful conditions that contribute to psychological disorders is of most central interest to the advocates of

Accepted Answer

Preventive mental health focuses on identifying and eliminating the conditions that contribute to psychological disorders before they become severe. This is different from exposure therapy, biomedical therapies, and cognitive therapy, which all focus on treating the symptoms of the disorder after they have already developed.

Question 12

Treating our mind and body as independent entities seems especially inappropriate to those who take a ________ approach to therapy.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial approach to therapy acknowledges the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, and social factors in influencing mental health and well-being. This approach rejects the idea of treating the mind and body as separate entities and instead advocates for holistic treatment that addresses all facets of a person's life. The behavioral and psychoanalytic approaches may focus more on one aspect of a person's experience (behavior or unconscious processes, respectively) and therefore may be more likely to treat the mind and body as separate entities. The client-centered approach is focused on the individual's subjective experience and may not necessarily address the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Question 13

Describe how a therapist might use both classical conditioning and operant conditioning techniques to help a client overcome a compulsive habit of smoking more than three packs of cigarettes a day.Be clear about the exact procedures that would be used with each form of conditioning.

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The answer of Describe how a therapist might use both...

Question 14

Bolstering parents' and teachers' skills at nurturing children's achievements and resulting self-esteem best illustrates

Accepted Answer

Bolstering parents' and teachers' skills at nurturing children's achievements and resulting self-esteem align with preventive mental health. This approach aims to prevent mental health problems by promoting positive behaviors, attitudes, and lifestyle factors that support optimal development and mental well-being. Primary prevention such as this has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of mental health problems in children and adults.

Question 15

Most combat-stressed veterans do not later exhibit posttraumatic stress disorder.This best illustrates

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Resilience refers to the ability to adapt and cope effectively in the face of adversity, such as combat stress in veterans. Most combat-stressed veterans do not later develop PTSD, indicating their resilience in dealing with the traumatic experiences. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because resistance refers to the unsuccessful attempts to avoid or escape a stressor. Option C is incorrect because withdrawal refers to the avoidance of social interaction as a coping strategy, which may not be applicable to combat-stressed veterans. Option D is incorrect because tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder caused by long-term use of certain medications.

Question 16

Patient improvement following psychotherapy for the treatment of depression may result from many factors other than the psychotherapy itself.First,identify some factors that might contribute to patient improvement.Then,carefully describe how you would design an experiment to determine the extent to which the psychotherapy itself actually contributes to patient relief from depression.

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The answer of Patient improvement following psychotherapy for the treatment...

Question 17

After surviving the loss of family members to the horrors of war,Jacinda developed an enlarged capacity to empathize with those who suffer and to care for those in need.Her response to stressful life circumstances best illustrates

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic growth refers to positive psychological changes that can occur as a result of experiencing traumatic life events, such as increased empathy, personal strength, and appreciation for life. This is consistent with Jacinda's response to the loss of her family members. Long-term potentiation, neurogenesis, and tardive dyskinesia are not relevant concepts in this context.

Question 18

The least-used biomedical intervention for changing thoughts and behavior is

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Psychosurgery, which involves the removal or destruction of brain tissue, is the least-used biomedical intervention for changing thoughts and behavior due to the potential risks and side effects associated with it. It is typically only considered as a last resort for severe and treatment-resistant mental health conditions. rTMS, electroconvulsive therapy, and drug therapy are all more commonly used interventions.

Question 19

Stephen Ilardi and his colleagues have developed training seminars promoting therapeutic lifestyle change.These seminars would likely be most effective in helping

Accepted Answer

The seminars promoting therapeutic lifestyle change developed by Stephen Ilardi and his colleagues may be most effective in helping Amy effectively cope with major depressive disorder. The lifestyle changes recommended by the intervention, including regular physical exercise and a well-balanced diet, have been shown to alleviate the symptoms of depression in numerous studies. While this intervention may be beneficial for individuals with other mental health conditions, there is less evidence to support its effectiveness specifically for PTSD, antisocial personality disorder, or dissociative identity disorder.

Quiz 15: Therapy