Question 1

Let's say that you have a strong fear of flying. To treat this fear, your therapist asks you to enter a plane and fly until you are no longer showing anxiety. This treatment technique is based on the behavioural principle of

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This treatment technique is based on the principle of extinction, which involves the reduction and eventual disappearance of a learned response (in this case, fear or anxiety) after repeated exposure to the stimulus (flying) without any reinforcement of the fear response.

Question 2

Your therapist focuses on modelling as an effective treatment technique. What kind of therapy is she using?

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Question 3

What two therapeutic elements combine in the treatment of behaviour disorders?

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Question 4

During your therapy session, your therapist believes that you have reached a stage called resistance. Most likely, your therapist believes in

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Resistance is a concept most commonly associated with the psychodynamic perspective, originally developed by Sigmund Freud. It refers to the patient's unconscious defense mechanisms that prevent them from bringing repressed thoughts and feelings into conscious awareness, often observed during therapy.

Question 5

Who do people usually consult with when they are dealing with mental-health problems? What percentage of the population has consulted with a professional counsellor or therapist?

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Question 6

One of your patients is suffering from depression. As you consider a drug to prescribe, you are concerned about your patient's high blood pressure and the fact that she really likes to eat cheese. Which of the following antidepressant drugs should you avoid?

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MAO inhibitors can cause a hypertensive crisis when consumed with tyramine-rich foods, such as cheese. Patients with high blood pressure should avoid these due to potential adverse interactions.

Question 7

What is the major therapeutic goal in psychoanalysis?

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Question 8

Your therapist uses social skills training. Which of the following can you expect to see as part of the therapy?

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Social skills training often includes modeling, where the therapist demonstrates appropriate behaviors, to help clients learn and practice new skills.

Question 9

You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The drugs seem quite effective in reducing his symptoms. Most likely, the drug is reducing his

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Antipsychotic medications, which are commonly used to treat schizophrenia, are most effective in reducing positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Question 10

You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The drugs seem effective but most likely will not reduce his

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Negative symptoms are not typically reduced by antipsychotic medications.

Question 11

You like the psychodynamic approach, but do not want to be in therapy for more than 20 sessions. Which of the following should you try?

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Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a brief, attachment-focused psychotherapy that centers on resolving interpersonal problems and symptomatic recovery. It is an empirically supported treatment that follows a highly structured and time-limited approach, typically lasting 12–16 weeks, making it suitable for someone looking for a psychodynamic approach without a long-term commitment.

Question 12

Let's say that you have a strong fear of flying. To treat this fear, your therapist asks you to imagine entering a plane and fly until you are no longer showing anxiety. Your therapist has just used the technique of

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Implosion therapy involves imagining an anxiety-provoking situation in great detail until the anxiety diminishes, which matches the scenario described.

Question 13

How are free association and dream analysis used in psychoanalysis?

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Question 14

Let's say that you have a strong fear of flying. To treat this fear, your therapist asks you to enter a plane and fly until you are no longer showing anxiety. Your therapist has just used the technique of

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Flooding is a technique where a person is exposed to their fear at its worst until the fear is extinguished. In this scenario, being asked to fly until no longer anxious is an example of flooding, as it involves direct exposure to the feared stimulus at its maximum intensity without any gradual buildup.

Question 15

Let's say that you have a strong fear of flying. To treat this fear, your therapist wants to use a technique based on extinction. She should choose

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Flooding is a psychological treatment method based on the principle of extinction. It involves exposing the patient to their phobia or fear at its fullest intensity for a prolonged period of time, without any actual harm coming to them. This exposure helps the patient learn that their fear is unfounded, leading to a decrease in the fear response over time.

Question 16

One of your friends feels very awkward when asking someone out on a date. You suggest that perhaps he should watch you and then try to copy your behaviour. Your suggestion is very similar to

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Your suggestion is similar to social skills training, which often involves modeling or demonstrating appropriate behaviors for someone to observe and then imitate, helping them to learn and practice new skills in social situations.

Question 17

During your therapy session, your therapist engages in a process called interpretation. Most likely, your therapist believes in

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Interpretation is a key technique in psychodynamic therapy, where therapists aim to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to a person's issues. This approach is rooted in Freudian theory, which emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

Question 18

What are the different types of mental-health professionals?

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Question 19

A good friend of yours has just been through some difficult times. He sees a therapist who prescribes a drug that effectively enhances the action of GABA. Most likely, your friend is suffering from

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that has inhibitory effects on the nervous system, helping to reduce neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. Drugs that enhance the action of GABA are often used to treat conditions associated with excessive neural activity, such as anxiety. Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with medications that target GABAergic systems to produce a calming effect.

Question 20

You have just finished reading an article on the use of virtual reality (VR) for the treatment of mental disorders. It seems to work very well. Most likely, VR was used for the treatment of

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Quiz 17: Treatment of Psychological Disorders