Question 1

Ethel is 75 years old, and for the past six months she has been coping with major depression. Based on the results reported in the Featured Study-which investigated the impact of combining insight therapy and medication-under which of the following therapeutic combinations of treatment will Ethel show the best response??

Accepted Answer

Combining interpersonal psychotherapy with a tricyclic antidepressant is likely to provide the best response for treating major depression, as both address different aspects of the disorder.

Question 2

Kelly's therapist uses procedures including free-association, mindfulness, and systematic desensitization. What approach does Kelly's therapist use?

Accepted Answer

Kelly's therapist uses a combination of techniques from different approaches (free-association from psychodynamic, mindfulness from humanistic, and systematic desensitization from behavioral), which suggests an eclectic approach to therapy.

Question 3

Which of the following represents the rationale for the use of eclectic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Eclectic therapy aims to tailor treatment approaches and techniques to the specific needs and characteristics of each individual client. The therapist chooses the most appropriate techniques from various therapeutic modalities to help the client address their problems and achieve their goals. This can be particularly useful when dealing with complex or multifaceted problems that may not respond well to a single, standardized treatment approach.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT among the reasons that North American minority groups typically underutilize therapeutic services?

Accepted Answer

The option D is the correct answer because it is the only option that contradicts the assignment. Most immigrant groups have higher incidences of mental disorders than their American-born counterparts, which means that their underutilization cannot be due to a lower incidence rate. The other options are typical reasons why minority groups underutilize therapeutic services.

Question 5

Which of the following was established by Dorothea Dix, a mental-health reform activist?

Accepted Answer

Dorothea Dix established the first mental hospital in Nova Scotia in the mid-19th century as part of her efforts to improve the treatment of individuals with mental illness.

Question 6

You are watching a television documentary that shows a patient who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). If this documentary is depicting modern treatment (within the past decade or so), then which of the following is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is still used today as a treatment for severe depression that has not responded to medication. However, it is no longer used as a primary treatment for schizophrenia as it was in the past. Additionally, modern ECT treatment follows strict ethical guidelines to ensure patient safety and dignity. Therefore, option A and C are not likely. Option B is outright incorrect as modern ECT is still in use.

Question 7

Monica is being treated for depression. She goes to regular sessions with a therapist who uses rational emotive therapy, and she is also taking an antidepressant medication. What does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Monica's treatment involves a combination of different therapeutic approaches (rational emotive therapy and medication), which is known as eclectic therapy.

Question 8

For which of the following disorders has transcranial magnetic stimulation been successfully used as treatment?

Accepted Answer

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been successfully used as a treatment for depression. While it has also been researched as a potential treatment for other disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, the evidence for its effectiveness in these cases is less conclusive. Panic disorder is typically treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or medication.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the risks of ECT (electroconvulsive shock therapy)?

Accepted Answer

The risks of ECT may include short- and long-term intellectual impairment, as well as other potential risks such as cardiovascular complications, headache, and nausea. While modern improvements in the procedure have reduced some of the risks associated with ECT, they have not completely eliminated them. It is important to note that ECT is still a controversial treatment and should only be used in cases where other treatments have not been effective, and after a thorough evaluation of the potential risks and benefits.

Question 10

Which of the following tends to be true of treatment approaches for mental disorders experienced by First Nations peoples of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Cultural sensitivity is crucial in the treatment approaches for mental disorders experienced by First Nations peoples of Canada. By incorporating their cultural beliefs and practices, the treatments become more effective. Biomedical treatments are not the only focus, and urban areas are not necessarily the most effective settings for treatment. There is no evidence to suggest that atypical symptoms are the sole focus of treatment.

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a problem with mental hospitals during the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Overmedication of patients was not a major problem in mental hospitals during the 1950s. However, underfunding, overcrowding, and inadequately trained staff were all significant issues.

Question 12

If you know that your friend is going to receive treatment using deep brain stimulation, which of the following types of disorders would it be for?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation is commonly used for motor disorders like Parkinson's or tardive dyskinesia. It involves the implantation of electrodes in specific areas of the brain to reduce motor symptoms. It is not typically used for mood, psychotic, or anxiety disorders.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT among recent trends in the field of psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Eclecticism, or the use of multiple forms of therapy, has actually been on the rise in recent years rather than decreasing.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for improving mental health services for North American minority groups?

Accepted Answer

Providing free therapeutic services for all ethnic clients is not a suggestion commonly proposed for improving mental health services for North American minority groups. The other choices, such as recruiting and training more ethnic minority therapists, modifying traditional approaches to therapy, and giving therapists special training in cultural sensitivity, are commonly suggested for improving mental health services for North American minority groups.

Question 15

Dr. Agawa often treats individuals who have symptoms of major depression. During the initial treatment, Dr. Agawa often prescribes antidepressants, but during the course of therapy he also encourages patients to recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs. He believes that drug treatment can be effective in reducing the symptoms of depression, but only by understanding the causes of their depression will individuals be able to prevent relapses. Which of the following approaches is consistent with Dr. Agawa's approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Agawa's approach to therapy is a combination of antidepressant medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy, which is consistent with the eclectic approach. This approach combines different therapeutic techniques to tailor the treatment to the individual's specific needs.

Question 16

In the Featured Study-which investigated the impact of combining insight therapy and medication-what did the researchers believe was best managed by the combined treatment?

Accepted Answer

The researchers in the featured study believed that the combined treatment of insight therapy and medication was the best approach for managing both the biological and psychosocial substrates of old-age depression.

Question 17

Which of the following represents a normal prognosis after treatment using electroconvulsive therapy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In the Featured Study-which investigated the impact of combining insight therapy and medication-what did the researchers determine about the relapse rate for participants who received the combination of interpersonal therapy and medication?

Accepted Answer

The researchers determined that the relapse rate for participants who received the combination of interpersonal therapy and medication was lower than that for either medication alone or interpersonal therapy alone.

Question 19

Natalia is a recent immigrant to Canada who is experiencing symptoms consistent with depression. Various members of her family, who are still living in Natalia's country of birth, have experienced such symptoms, and in each case they were treated by the local clergy who explained that their feelings were the result of straying from their religion, forgave them for their sins, and counselled them about the need to maintain strong family ties so that they may not lose sight of their reasons for living. What will Natalia likely do in response to having her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Natalia's family has a cultural practice of seeking help from the local clergy for symptoms consistent with depression. Therefore, it is likely that she will follow the same cultural practice and seek help from her local church rather than from a physician.

Question 20

In the Featured Study-which investigated the impact of combining insight therapy and medication-for which group of patients was the combined therapy most valuable?

Accepted Answer

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