Question 1

Hans Eysenck launched a spirited debate regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy because he found that it appeared to be

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A)   too expensive and time-consuming.
B)   less beneficial than drug therapy.
C)   helpful only for those with relatively mild disorders.
D)   no more beneficial than no treatment at all.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Therapist Jonathan Shedler helped a patient to become aware of his adversarial stance in his relationships and to recognize that this adversarial stance had roots in the attacks he once experienced from his alcohol-dependent father. The therapist's efforts best illustrate

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A)   stress inoculation training.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   systematic desensitization.
D)   unconditional positive regard.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Although Albert Ellis and Allen Bergin disagree about the value of self-sacrifice and marital fidelity, as professional therapists they both agree that

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A)   psychotherapists should not reveal their personal values to clients.
B)   personal values do not affect professional assessments of therapeutic outcomes.
C)   psychological research should not be used to inform therapists' values.
D)   psychotherapists' personal values influence their practice of therapy.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Psychoanalytic interpretation is designed to promote

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A)   transference.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   systematic desensitization.
D)   insight.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

After performing a meta-analysis of some 475 psychotherapy outcome studies, researchers reported that

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A)   evidence supports the efficacy of psychotherapy.
B)   psychotherapy is no more effective than talking to a friend.
C)   psychotherapy harms just as many people as it helps.
D)   it is impossible to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

There is little or no scientific support for the therapeutic effectiveness of

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A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   aversive conditioning.
C)   rebirthing therapies.
D)   cognitive-behavioral therapy.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Adelle's feelings of unhappiness, low self-esteem, and hopelessness have become so extreme that she has attempted suicide. Which of the following treatments is likely to provide her with the quickest relief from her misery?

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A)   electroconvulsive therapy
B)   drug therapy
C)   systematic desensitization
D)   cognitive therapyE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy?

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A)   Mark, who feels so depressed that he recently tried to commit suicide
B)   Mary, who suffers from amnesia and has lost her sense of identity
C)   Jim, who experiences visual hallucinations and suffers from a delusion that enemy spies are following him
D)   Luke, who suffers from a compulsion to wash his hands at least once every 15E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Many professionals outside the field of psychology are prepared to offer psychotherapy in the process of completing a graduate program in

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A)   law.
B)   anthropology.
C)   social work.
D)   philosophy.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Just as Austin began telling his therapist about a painful childhood experience, he complained of a headache and abruptly ended the session. A psychoanalyst would most likely suggest that Austin's behavior is an example of

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A)   resistance.
B)   transference.
C)   counterconditioning.
D)   tardive dyskinesia.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to Mary Cover Jones, 3-year-old Peter lost his fear of rabbits when one was repeatedly presented while he was eating his midafternoon snack. This episode best illustrated the potential usefulness of

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A)   cognitive therapy.
B)   exposure therapies.
C)   free association.
D)   the placebo effect.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms following the discontinued use of an antianxiety drug are indicative of

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A)   rTMS.
B)   neurogenesis.
C)   tardive dyskinesia.
D)   physiological dependence.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Therapists practice ________ by using positive reinforcers to reward closer and closer approximations of a desired behavior.

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A)   free association
B)   progressive relaxation
C)   behavior modification
D)   unconditional positive regardE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which treatment procedure involves the application of repeated pulses of magnetic energy to the brain?

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A)   rTMS
B)   Psychosurgery
C)   long-term potentiation
D)   the double-blind procedureE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A trained therapist who uses psychological techniques to assist someone to overcome excessive anxiety would generally be best described as a

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A)   psychoanalyst.
B)   psychotherapist.
C)   psychopharmacologist.
D)   psychodynamic therapist.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The psychotherapeutic value of hope is best illustrated by

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A)   meta-analysis.
B)   the placebo effect.
C)   transference.
D)   active listening.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Jenna is afraid of speaking to a large audience. Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like, "Cheer up, Jenna. You know what you're talking about and your topic is really interesting!" This approach to reducing Jenna's fear most clearly illustrates

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A)   aversive conditioning.
B)   client-centered therapy.
C)   systematic desensitization.
D)   stress inoculation training.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Virtual reality exposure therapy is a form of

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A)   stress inoculation training.
B)   aversive conditioning.
C)   systematic desensitization.
D)   transference.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

One group of ocean voyagers is given a new but untested pill for seasickness and a second group is given an inactive pill. Neither the voyagers nor the experimental researchers know which group has received the new pill. In this experiment, the investigators are making use of

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A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   meta-analysis.
C)   counterconditioning.the
D)   double-blind procedure.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Psychodynamic therapy is ________ than traditional psychoanalysis.

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A)   less effective
B)   briefer
C)   more expensive
D)   less commonly usedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

After performing a meta-analysis of some 475 psychotherapy outcome studies, researchers reported that

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One group of ocean voyagers is given a new but untested pill for seasickness and a second group is given an inactive pill. Neither the voyagers nor the experimental researchers know which group has received the new pill. In this experiment, the investigators are making use of

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Psychodynamic therapy is ________ than traditional psychoanalysis.

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Virtual reality exposure therapy is a form of

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Therapists practice ________ by using positive reinforcers to reward closer and closer approximations of a desired behavior.

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Just as Austin began telling his therapist about a painful childhood experience, he complained of a headache and abruptly ended the session. A psychoanalyst would most likely suggest that Austin's behavior is an example of

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According to Mary Cover Jones, 3-year-old Peter lost his fear of rabbits when one was repeatedly presented while he was eating his midafternoon snack. This episode best illustrated the potential usefulness of

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Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms following the discontinued use of an antianxiety drug are indicative of

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A trained therapist who uses psychological techniques to assist someone to overcome excessive anxiety would generally be best described as a

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Hans Eysenck launched a spirited debate regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy because he found that it appeared to be

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Therapist Jonathan Shedler helped a patient to become aware of his adversarial stance in his relationships and to recognize that this adversarial stance had roots in the attacks he once experienced from his alcohol-dependent father. The therapist's efforts best illustrate

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Which treatment procedure involves the application of repeated pulses of magnetic energy to the brain?

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Adelle's feelings of unhappiness, low self-esteem, and hopelessness have become so extreme that she has attempted suicide. Which of the following treatments is likely to provide her with the quickest relief from her misery?

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The psychotherapeutic value of hope is best illustrated by

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Although Albert Ellis and Allen Bergin disagree about the value of self-sacrifice and marital fidelity, as professional therapists they both agree that

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Psychoanalytic interpretation is designed to promote

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Many professionals outside the field of psychology are prepared to offer psychotherapy in the process of completing a graduate program in

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There is little or no scientific support for the therapeutic effectiveness of

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy?

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After performing a meta-analysis of some 475 psychotherapy outcome studies, researchers reported that

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Psychodynamic therapy is ________ than traditional psychoanalysis.

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Therapists practice ________ by using positive reinforcers to reward closer and closer approximations of a desired behavior.

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