Question 1

Which of the following can cause psychosis (circle all that apply)?
A) Schizophrenia.
B) Intoxication.
C) Withdrawal from alcohol.
D) Organic brain syndromes.
E) Major depression

Accepted Answer

B
C
D
E

Question 2

In interpersonal therapy, the easiest type of conflict to resolve is ______________.
A) grief work
B) couples therapy
C) childhood trauma
D) renegotiating a dispute
E) using urges

Accepted Answer

Renegotiating a dispute is generally considered the easiest type of conflict to resolve in interpersonal therapy because it involves addressing and adjusting specific disagreements or misunderstandings between parties, which can often be resolved through communication and compromise.

Question 3

Suicidal clients move through the following three levels of increased lethality:
A) Ideation, planning, and acting on the plan.
B) Preoccupation, fantasy, and ideation.
C) Ideation, determination, and action.
D) Sadness, depression, and anhedonia.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Ideation, planning, and acting on the plan are the three levels of increased lethality in suicidal clients.

Question 4

A key skill set for offsetting anger and aggression is ______________.
A) chemical interventions
B) talk therapy
C) using batakas
D) assertive communication
E) meditation techniques

Accepted Answer

Assertive communication is a key skill for managing anger and aggression, as it involves expressing feelings and needs in a clear, respectful, and non-confrontational manner.

Question 5

Delusions can be treated similarly as denial.

Accepted Answer

Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence and typically require psychiatric intervention, whereas denial is a psychological defense mechanism that can often be addressed through psychotherapy or counseling without the need for medication.

Question 6

A client who is consistently challenging rules, taking littler personal responsibility for their actions, and appears to be lacking in empathy, is most closely related to:
A) narcissistic personality disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) dependent personality disorder.
D) borderline personality disorder.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, which includes behaviors such as challenging rules, lack of empathy, and failure to take personal responsibility for one's actions.

Question 7

A client who demands to be treated special due to their uniqueness is most closely related to:
A) narcissistic personality disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) dependent personality disorder.
D) borderline personality disorder.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others, which aligns with the behavior of demanding special treatment due to perceived uniqueness.

Question 8

Medications have not always been congruent with 12 program philosophies.

Accepted Answer

Many medications, especially those used in the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders, have historically been viewed with skepticism or outright rejection by some 12-step programs due to concerns about substituting one addiction for another. This stance has evolved over time as understanding of addiction and the role of medication in treatment has advanced.

Question 9

In the event of comorbidity, the addictive disorder is generally primary.

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity means the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient, and neither is automatically primary; the primary condition depends on the individual's specific health circumstances and the interplay between the disorders.

Question 10

Angry clients must learn how to forgive others. How is this skill related to anger?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Angry clients must learn how to forgive...

Question 11

Personality disorders less chronic than depression or schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are generally considered chronic because they are enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, are pervasive and inflexible, have an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, are stable over time, and lead to distress or impairment. Depression and schizophrenia can have episodic courses, with periods of remission, whereas personality disorders are more consistent and long-lasting.

Question 12

Common medication types for treating depression include (circle all that apply):
A) sedatives.
B) selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
C) tricyclics.
D) monoamine oxidase Inhibitors.
E) amphetamine sulphates

Accepted Answer

C
D

Question 13

A client with rapid changing moods and impulsive acting out, and overreaction to environmental stimulus is most closely related to:
A) narcissistic personality disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) dependent personality disorder.
D) borderline personality disorder.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client with rapid changing moods and...

Question 14

he inability to experience pleasure is referred to as ____________.
A) depression
B) hedonia
C) anhedonia
D) sadness
E) melancholia

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is the correct term for the inability to experience pleasure, a symptom often associated with depression and certain other mental health disorders.

Question 15

o best illuminate the presence of other mental health issues, the assessment should include the following (circle all the apply):
A) mental status exam.
B) risk assessment for harm to self or others.
C) evaluation of cognitive impairments.
D) psychiatric history.
E) physical exam

Accepted Answer

B
C
D
E

Question 16

Among the elderly, substance abuse is the ___________ ranked mental health disorder.
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 5th
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse is the 3rd ranked mental health disorder among the elderly, following dementia and anxiety.

Question 17

_______________ is an effective therapy for working the exaggeration of threat common with general anxiety disorders.
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Cognitive therapy
C) Gestalt therapy
D) Task oriented therapy
E) Family therapy

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy is effective for addressing the exaggeration of threat common in general anxiety disorders by helping individuals identify and challenge their distorted beliefs and thought patterns.

Question 18

According to cognitive therapists much depression comes from ______________.
A) sedentary lifestyle
B) lack of motivation
C) chemical imbalances in the brain
D) negative self talk
E) all the above

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapists argue that much depression stems from negative self-talk, which includes pessimistic thoughts about oneself, the world, and the future. This perspective focuses on the role of thought patterns in influencing mood and behavior, rather than chemical imbalances or lifestyle factors directly.

Question 19

here are times a therapist may encounter a situation where there may be imminent risk of harm to another person.his "Duty to Warn" stems from the following famous court case:
A) Webb V United States.
B) Plessey V Ferguson.
C) Roe V Wade.
D) Tarasoff V University of California.
E) This duty is part of a code of ethics and not resultant from a specific case

Accepted Answer

The "Duty to Warn" principle was established in the Tarasoff v. University of California case, where the court ruled that mental health professionals have a duty to warn individuals who are being threatened with harm by a patient.

Question 20

Medication should never be the only treatment for depression.

Accepted Answer

Medication can be an important part of treatment for depression, but it is often most effective when combined with therapy, lifestyle changes, and support.

Quiz 11: Special Problems

Which of the following can cause psychosis (circle all that apply) ?

In interpersonal therapy, the easiest type of conflict to resolve is ______________.

Suicidal clients move through the following three levels of increased lethality:

A key skill set for offsetting anger and aggression is ______________.

Delusions can be treated similarly as denial.

A client who is consistently challenging rules, taking littler personal responsibility for their actions, and appears to be lacking in empathy, is most closely related to:

A client who demands to be treated special due to their uniqueness is most closely related to:

Medications have not always been congruent with 12 program philosophies.

In the event of comorbidity, the addictive disorder is generally primary.

Angry clients must learn how to forgive others. How is this skill related to anger?

Personality disorders less chronic than depression or schizophrenia.

Common medication types for treating depression include (circle all that apply) :

A client with rapid changing moods and impulsive acting out, and overreaction to environmental stimulus is most closely related to:

he inability to experience pleasure is referred to as ____________.

o best illuminate the presence of other mental health issues, the assessment should include the following (circle all the apply) :

Among the elderly, substance abuse is the ___________ ranked mental health disorder.

_______________ is an effective therapy for working the exaggeration of threat common with general anxiety disorders.

According to cognitive therapists much depression comes from ______________.

here are times a therapist may encounter a situation where there may be imminent risk of harm to another person.his "Duty to Warn" stems from the following famous court case:

Medication should never be the only treatment for depression.