Question 1

Which is NOT a type of medication used to treat psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Mood-stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants are all common types of medication used to treat psychological disorders. However, anticompulsives is not a specific type of medication. Instead, compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) are often treated with medications that are also used for other psychological disorders, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or antipsychotics.

Question 2

Which class of antidepressant is correctly matched with a sample drug?

Accepted Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are correctly matched with Elavil (amitriptyline). Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a separate class of antidepressants and Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Nardil (phenelzine) is also an MAOI, so C is incorrect. D is incorrect because Prozac does not belong to the MAOI class.

Question 3

Which is NOT a potential side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss is not a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants. Instead, weight gain is more commonly reported. The other options, such as risk of heart attack, sexual dysfunction, and confusion, are potential side effects of tricyclic antidepressants.

Question 4

Which is NOT one of the three classes of antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers are not a class of antidepressants, they are a group of medications primarily used to treat hypertension and certain heart conditions.

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research studies have not consistently found one therapy to be superior to the other, but have found that both cognitive therapy and rational-emotive behavior therapy are effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions. However, some studies have found cognitive therapy to be more effective in treating certain conditions such as depression, while others have found rational-emotive behavior therapy to be more effective for anxiety disorders. Therefore, it is accurate to say that cognitive therapy is superior to rational-emotive behavior therapy in some instances.

Question 6

About _____ of the population experiences major depression in any given year.

Accepted Answer

According to studies, approximately 7% of the population experiences major depression in any given year.

Question 7

The neurotransmitters affected by monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

Endorphins are not affected by MAOIs. MAOIs mainly affect the breakdown of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.

Question 8

Aaron Beck is to Albert Ellis as _____ therapy is to _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis are both associated with cognitive therapy, but Ellis is specifically associated with rational-emotive behavior therapy. Therefore, the parallel would be cognitive therapy to rational-emotive behavior therapy. Choice A is incorrect because it incorrectly switches the order of the two types of therapy. Choice B is incorrect because person-centered therapy is associated with Carl Rogers, not Aaron Beck. Choice D is incorrect because it switches the two types of therapy and also brings in a different type of therapy (person-centered).

Question 9

Which statement BEST expresses trends in the use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)to treat depression?

Accepted Answer

MAOIs have largely fallen out of favor due to their potential for severe interactions with certain foods and medications, as well as the availability of newer antidepressant medications with fewer side effects.

Question 10

Medication for psychological disorders is generally prescribed by _____,who have _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

Medication for psychological disorders is generally prescribed by psychiatrists who have completed medical school and hold a medical degree (MD). While psychologists can provide therapy and other non-medication treatments for psychological disorders, they are not qualified to prescribe medication.

Question 11

Beck argued that cognitive schemas underlie distorted thought patterns.Beck's assertion reflects the intellectual legacy of the pioneering developmental psychologist:

Accepted Answer

Beck's assertion reflects the intellectual legacy of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. According to Piaget, schemas are mental structures that individuals use to organize their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Beck applied this concept to the realm of mental health, arguing that distorted schemas can lead to negative thought patterns and psychological disorders.

Question 12

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)were developed in the:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Both cognitive therapy and rational-emotive behavior therapy are sometimes called _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Both cognitive therapy and rational-emotive behavior therapy focus on changing an individual's thoughts and beliefs in order to improve their emotions and behaviors. They are referred to as cognitive behavioral therapies because they combine cognitive and behavioral approaches.

Question 14

For social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder,_____ therapy appears superior to _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is generally considered more effective for treating social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder than exposure therapy alone. CBT encompasses a range of techniques, including exposure, but also incorporates cognitive restructuring and other strategies that target the broader aspects of anxiety disorders.

Question 15

Marcel receives an 87 on the second midterm in his calculus course-the first time he has ever received anything less than an A in any course.Marcel now believes he will never succeed in math courses.Marcel is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization is the act of making a global conclusion based on a single event or piece of information. Marcel's belief that he will never succeed in math courses is an overgeneralization based on his performance on one single exam.

Question 16

Which term in Ellis's ABC model is correctly illustrated with an example?

Accepted Answer

Activating condition refers to an external event or situation that triggers a belief. In this example, the scheduled midterm test is the activating condition that may trigger beliefs such as "I must get an A" or "I'll fail if I don't do well."

Question 17

_____ therapy encourages clients to challenge their irrational,unrealistic beliefs.

Accepted Answer

The therapy that encourages clients to challenge their irrational, unrealistic beliefs is the Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) developed by Albert Ellis. This therapy is based on the idea that our emotions and behaviors are influenced by our thoughts and beliefs. REBT helps clients to identify and challenge their irrational beliefs and replace them with more rational ones, leading to more adaptive emotional and behavioral responses.

Question 18

Tricyclic antidepressants affect the action of the neurotransmitters:

Accepted Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, allowing them to accumulate and have a greater impact on the brain's neural circuitry. This leads to an increase in mood and overall well-being.

Question 19

The goal of rational-emotive behavior therapy is to encourage:

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which psychologist argued that depression results from irrational thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Albert Ellis argued that depression results from irrational thoughts through his development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Quiz 13: Psychological Therapies