Question 1

Your friend Maria asks you why seeing a mental health professional rather than a paraprofessional may be a better choice.You explain that&#10;A)professional helpers appreciate the complex ethical,professional,and personal issues.&#10;B)professional helpers understand how to operate ineffectively within the mental health system.&#10;C)professional helpers are less confident,less defensive,and better able to appreciate clients' world view.&#10;D)professional helpers provide services in crisis intervention centers and other social service agencies.

Accepted Answer

Professional helpers, such as licensed mental health professionals, have undergone extensive training and education regarding ethical, professional, and personal issues in the mental health field. They are better equipped to handle complex situations and provide appropriate interventions. Paraprofessionals may lack the necessary training and expertise to handle certain cases.

Question 2

In what brand of psychotherapy would a clinical psychologist attempt to uncover the underlying unconscious conflicts and impulses that are the cause of one's psychological difficulties?&#10;A)Behavioral&#10;B)Cognitive-behavioral&#10;C)Humanistic&#10;D)Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy is based on the theories of Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and impulses in shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The therapist in this type of therapy aims to bring these underlying issues to consciousness, so that the patient can gain insight into their problems and resolve them.

Question 3

Psychologists find group therapy to be an effective approach to treatment because&#10;A)it is more effective at producing lasting changes than the individual treatments.&#10;B)it allows participants to practice new skills in a safe environment.&#10;C)they interact less with each individual patient.&#10;D)they can make more money.

Accepted Answer

Group therapy allows participants to practice new social and emotional skills in a safe and supportive environment. This can lead to greater improvement and success in real-world situations. Additionally, the presence of others in the group can provide a sense of belonging and encouragement, which can enhance motivation and engagement in the treatment process. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they are either untrue or irrelevant to the effectiveness of group therapy.

Question 4

Suppose a friend asks you for advice about entering psychotherapy for his or her anxiety disorder.Which of the following recommendations should you make?&#10;A)Avoid psychotherapy because 5-10% of patients get worse with this form of treatment.&#10;B)Behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.&#10;C)Humanistic therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.&#10;D)Psychodynamic therapies are most effective for this category of disorders.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapies are the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders. Option A is incorrect because while there are some risks associated with psychotherapy, the vast majority of patients report positive outcomes. Option C is incorrect because while humanistic therapies may have some benefits, they have not been shown to be as effective as behavioral therapies for anxiety disorders. Option D is also incorrect because psychodynamic therapies may not address the specific symptoms and behaviors associated with anxiety disorders as effectively as behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Question 5

Statisticians will often describe how extreme performances,both good and bad,tend to be followed by more average levels of performance.This _____ might be one explanation for why many psychotherapy patients improve regardless of the type of therapy received.

A)placebo effect
B)regression to the mean
C)retrospective rewriting
D)self-serving bias

Accepted Answer

Regression to the mean is the tendency for extreme performances to be followed by more average performances. This can explain why many psychotherapy patients improve regardless of the type of therapy received, as their extreme symptoms may have led them to seek therapy in the first place, and their subsequent improvement could be a result of natural regression to the mean. The other answer choices do not fit the description provided in the question.

Question 6

In family therapy,a therapist seeks to understand&#10;A)how a person's psychological disorder creates stress for those who love him or her.&#10;B)how family members can help someone with a psychological disorder live a productive life.&#10;C)the family context out of which problems presumably arise.&#10;D)why some families seem to experience more problems than others.

Accepted Answer

In family therapy, the therapist's main focus is on understanding the family context and the dynamics within the family that may be contributing to psychological problems. The therapist works with the family as a unit to identify problematic patterns of communication and behavior that may be perpetuating the issue. While the therapist may also address how the person's disorder is affecting the family members, the ultimate goal is to help the family as a whole function better. Options A and B are not the primary focus of family therapy, and option D is too vague and generalized.

Question 7

Dedric is being asked to anticipate an upcoming tennis match against a highly ranked opponent.He is to imagine falling behind by one set,in a best of two of three sets match,and what he would say to himself in such a scenario.This example illustrates what Meichenbaum would call

A)systematic desensitization.
B)person-centered therapy.
C)rational emotive behavior therapy.
D)stress inoculation training.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described suggests that Dedric is being prepared for future stress and how he would handle it. This is characteristic of stress inoculation training, which is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals learn how to cope with stress through techniques such as relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and self-talk.

Question 8

Lionel has been in therapy for four weeks now.At the first meeting with his therapist,the therapist waited for Lionel to begin discussing why he was there and what he hoped to gain from the session.The therapist also reminds Lionel that he is responsible for solving his own problems.Lionel's therapist is making use of

A)Perls' Gestalt therapy.
B)Jung's analytic therapy.
C)Rogers's person-centered therapy.
D)Beck's cognitive therapy.

Accepted Answer

The therapist's approach of waiting for Lionel to initiate the discussion and reminding him that he is responsible for solving his own problems are key principles of Rogers's person-centered therapy. In this approach, the therapist focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where the client can explore their thoughts and feelings and develop their own solutions.

Question 9

Systematic desensitization is specifically designed to help a person to deal with his or her&#10;A)depression.&#10;B)dissociative identity disorder.&#10;C)phobia.&#10;D)psychopathic personality.

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization is a treatment method commonly used for individuals with phobias. It involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation while teaching them how to manage their anxiety and fear responses.

Question 10

Psychotherapy is an intervention designed to help people to deal with and manage&#10;A)legal problems.&#10;B)financial problems.&#10;C)interpersonal problems only.&#10;D)behavioral,emotional,and interpersonal problems.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy is a treatment designed to help individuals manage and address various problems related to their behavior, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. This may include issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and more. While legal and financial issues may certainly impact an individual's mental health, psychotherapy is not specifically designed to address those concerns.

Deck 16: Exsetntion: Psychological and Biological Treatments