Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning homeless individuals is true?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that approximately 1/3 of the homeless population suffers from a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder. While drug and alcohol problems are common among the homeless, the percentage is not as high as 2/3. The percentage of homeless individuals with a violent criminal past or who are minorities is also lower than the given options.

Question 2

____________________ psychologists,who emphasize the treatment of full-fledged disorder and ____________________ psychologists whose training is slanted toward the treatment of everyday adjustment problems both specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ psychologists,who emphasize the treatment of full-fledged...

Question 3

Freud believed that most clients would have difficulty accepting their therapist's interpretations and that they might display ____________________,or unconscious defensive maneuvers to hinder the process of therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freud believed that most clients would have...

Question 4

Aversion therapy in which an aversive stimulus is paired with a stimulus that elicits an undesirable response relies on the use of the principles of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aversion therapy in which an aversive stimulus...

Question 5

Two major and unanticipated problems that occurred as a result of deinstitutionalization involve

Accepted Answer

Deinstitutionalization led to a revolving door population of patients who were released from institutions without proper support, leading to their return to the mental health system soon after. Additionally, deinstitutionalization also resulted in a significant increase in the number of homeless mentally ill individuals, who lacked adequate support systems and access to mental health care. While domestic violence and an increased crime rate could be potential issues, they are not as directly related to deinstitutionalization as the revolving door patient population and homelessness of the mentally ill.

Question 6

The major emphasis in client-centered therapy is to provide the client with

Accepted Answer

The major emphasis in client-centered therapy is to provide the client with feedback and clarification. The therapist's role is to offer empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening to help the client gain insight into their emotions and experiences. The therapist does not provide interpretation of unconscious thinking or give good advice. While cognitive restructuring may be a component of therapy, it is not the primary focus in client-centered therapy.

Question 7

In psychoanalysis,____________________ refers to the therapist's attempts to explain the inner significance of the client's thoughts,feelings,memories,and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In psychoanalysis,____________________ refers to the therapist's attempts...

Question 8

What percentage of patients show a meaningful recovery within about 20 sessions of insight therapies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of patients show a meaningful...

Question 9

Which of the following therapies is most likely to see the symptom as the problem?

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy focuses on eliminating or changing specific behavioral problems, which sees the symptom as the problem.

Question 10

According to Carl Roger's ____________________ therapy,the climate in which therapy takes place in is more important then the process used by the therapist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Carl Roger's ____________________ therapy,the climate...

Question 11

The goal of ____________________ is to weaken the association between the conditioned stimulus and the conditioned response of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of ____________________ is to weaken...

Question 12

Freud developed a systematic treatment procedure called ____________________,which was the origin of the group of therapies known as insight therapies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freud developed a systematic treatment procedure called...

Question 13

Aversion therapy takes advantage of the automatic nature of responses produced through ____________________ conditioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aversion therapy takes advantage of the automatic...

Question 14

Which of the following factors can affect the outcome of a treatment program?

Accepted Answer

All three factors (efficacy of the treatment, regression toward the mean, and placebo effects) can affect the outcome of a treatment program. Efficacy of the treatment refers to how well the treatment actually works, regression toward the mean refers to the tendency for extreme scores to become less extreme over time, and placebo effects refer to the impact of the patient's beliefs and expectations on their response to a treatment. All three of these factors can influence the outcomes of a treatment program.

Question 15

Cognitive therapy emphasizes recognizing and changing negative thoughts and ____________________ beliefs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cognitive therapy emphasizes recognizing and changing negative...

Question 16

Which therapists are likely to play the least active (most subtle)role in conducting therapy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which therapists are likely to play the...

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

Accepted Answer

According to research, depression is the most common problem for which individuals seek psychotherapy, but sexual problems do not fall under the top two most common problems.

Question 18

The class of drugs used to reduce the mental confusion,hallucinations,and delusions often associated with schizophrenia are ____________________ drugs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The class of drugs used to reduce...

Question 19

Which of the following behavior therapy techniques would most likely be used to treat a fear of flying?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization is a behavior therapy technique commonly used to treat phobias, including fear of flying. Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the person to the feared stimulus, in this case, flying, in a controlled and safe environment, while using relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety. This process desensitizes the person to the fear and helps them learn to cope with it. Aversive conditioning uses negative consequences to associate the feared stimulus with pain or discomfort, modeling involves observing and imitating others' behaviors, and biofeedback teaches self-regulation of bodily functions through monitoring and feedback of physiological responses.

Question 20

The trend toward deinstitutionalization mainly came about because large mental institutions

Accepted Answer

The trend toward deinstitutionalization mainly came about because large mental institutions were actually worsening the condition of many patients, leading to a push for community-based treatment options. While cost was a factor, it was not the main driver of the deinstitutionalization movement. Overstaffing and politics were not primary factors either.

Quiz 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders