Question 1

Dale has recently been prescribed Risperdal, which is considered a(n) _________ and will control his schizophrenia by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Accepted Answer

Risperdal is classified as an atypical antipsychotic medication, which is used to treat schizophrenia among other conditions, primarily by affecting the neurotransmitter systems, notably serotonin and dopamine, rather than blocking the reuptake of serotonin.

Question 2

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), commonly called shock therapy, is used mainly to treat:

Accepted Answer

ECT is primarily used to treat major depression, especially when other treatments have failed.

Question 3

In administering ECT, the patient is:

Accepted Answer

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) is administered under general anesthesia and with muscle relaxants to prevent injury during the induced seizures.

Question 4

According to research, overall ECT was shown to be:

Accepted Answer

ECT is as effective as cognitive therapy or drug therapy in treating depression.

Question 5

Removing or destroying brain tissue as a method to improve a person's adjustment is called:

Accepted Answer

Psychosurgery involves the removal or destruction of brain tissue to improve an individual's adjustment. This practice is based on the belief that certain mental disorders can be treated by altering brain function through surgical means.

Question 6

Moniz developed a procedure known as _________, which involved severing the connections between specific brain structures.

Accepted Answer

Moniz developed the procedure known as a prefrontal lobotomy, which involved severing the connections in the prefrontal lobe of the brain to treat mental disorders.

Question 7

In a prefrontal lobotomy, the connections between the frontal lobe and the _______ are severed.

Accepted Answer

In a prefrontal lobotomy, the connections between the frontal lobe and the thalamus are severed. This procedure was historically used to treat mental disorders but is now largely obsolete due to its severe side effects and the development of more effective treatments.

Question 8

Since the 1960s, psychosurgery has become more precise with small lesions usually being made in the:

Accepted Answer

Since the 1960s, psychosurgery has evolved to target more specific areas of the brain for the treatment of severe mental disorders, with a focus on the amygdala or other parts of the limbic system. This is because these areas are closely associated with emotions and behavior, making them prime targets for interventions aimed at alleviating persistent and severe symptoms of mental illness.

Question 9

Which of the following therapeutic approaches stresses the importance of the unconscious as well as one's early childhood experiences?

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic approach emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences on behavior, aligning with the theories originally proposed by Freud.

Question 10

Freud's therapeutic technique is called ________, and it provides tools to analyze the patient's________.

Accepted Answer

Freud's therapeutic technique is called psychoanalysis, which focuses on analyzing the patient's unconscious thoughts.

Question 11

___________ plays an important role in Freudian psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

Interpretation is a fundamental mechanism in Freudian psychoanalysis, used to uncover the underlying meanings or motivations behind thoughts, dreams, and behaviors.

Question 12

What is the Freudian technique that encourages the patient to say aloud whatever comes to mind?

Accepted Answer

Free association is a Freudian technique where the patient is encouraged to verbalize thoughts as they occur, without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Question 13

Linda is encouraged by her therapist to say aloud whatever comes into her mind, no matter how trivial or embarrassing. Linda's therapist is using the therapeutic technique known as:

Accepted Answer

Free association is a therapeutic technique used in psychoanalysis where the patient is encouraged to share thoughts, words, and anything else that comes to mind without censorship. This process aims to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings that might be contributing to psychological distress.

Question 14

_______ is the psychoanalytic term for the release of emotional tension a person experiences when reliving an emotionally charged and conflicting experience.

Accepted Answer

Catharsis refers to the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. It is often associated with the psychoanalytic theory where reliving an emotionally charged experience can lead to a release of emotional tension.

Question 15

In talking to her therapist about the sexual abuse that she had experienced as a child, Nona felt like a "weighthad been lifted off her shoulders and all her pent-up anger and guilt had been released. According to Freud, Nona is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Catharsis refers to the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. In this context, Nona's feeling of relief after discussing her traumatic experiences aligns with the concept of catharsis.

Question 16

The remembered part of a dream is called the ______; the symbolic aspect is the _______.

Accepted Answer

The remembered part of a dream is referred to as the manifest content, while the symbolic or underlying meaning of the dream is known as the latent content. This distinction is a fundamental concept in psychoanalytic theory, particularly in the work of Sigmund Freud.

Question 17

Deborah tells her therapist that she dreamed all night about little animals fighting each other. Her therapist interprets Deborah's dream to mean that she is having conflicts with her siblings The little animals would be the ______ content, while siblings would be the ________ content of the dream.

Accepted Answer

The little animals represent the manifest content (the literal storyline or images of the dream), while the interpretation that these images symbolize conflicts with siblings represents the latent content (the underlying meaning or symbolism of the dream).

Question 18

Michael is using defense strategies to prevent his analyst from understanding his problems. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Resistance is a psychological defense mechanism in psychotherapy where the patient unconsciously attempts to prevent the therapist from uncovering unconscious thoughts or feelings. Michael's actions fit this definition.

Question 19

One of Dr. Armand's clients has started showing up late for his sessions and has also been rather argumentative during the sessions. Dr. Armand also believes that this client has been faking some of his free association sessions. Dr. Armand's client is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Resistance is a concept in psychoanalysis where a patient might unconsciously try to impede the progress of therapy, often by missing sessions, being late, or being argumentative. This behavior can be a defense mechanism against confronting painful or difficult emotions or memories.

Question 20

If patients relate to their analysts as if the analysts were significant persons in their lives, the process of_________ is occurring.

Accepted Answer

Transference is the process by which patients relate to their analysts as if the analysts were significant persons in their lives.

Quiz 15: Therapies