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1. The risk-benefit ratio in treating schizophrenia refers to

both the advantages and disadvantages of hospitalization and the benefits versus the adverse effects of medication.

neither the advantages and disadvantages of hospitalization nor benefits of medication versus the adverse effects.

the benefits of medication in alleviating psychotic symptoms versus the adverse effects.

the advantages and disadvantages of hospitalization.

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2. Freud considered the distinction between manifest content and latent content essential for a

free association.

transference.

dream analysis.

resistance.

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3. Humanistic therapies generally emphasize

alteration of long-established habits.

making full use of one's potential.

an in-depth analysis of unconscious forces within the personality.

the value of spontaneous remissions.

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4. Psychoanalysis is to insight as behavior therapy is to

understanding.

action.

medical

motivation.

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5. The key aspect of existential therapy is

believing you are capable of making choices about who you want to be.

eliminating symptoms.

resolving unconscious conflicts.

a holistic analysis.

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6. A verbal interaction between a trained mental health professional and several clients is called

group therapy.

individual therapy.

psychoanalysis.

insight therapy.

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7. Which of the following statements regarding the use of drugs for treating schizophrenia is TRUE?

The best new drugs are cure-alls.

A combination of medication and psychotherapy almost always works best.

Medication works effectively for 90% of the cases.

Drugs work for all people.

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8. Freud's theory of dream analysis is based on the assumption that the true meaning of dreams is found in their

latent content.

neurotic content.

manifest content.

conscious core.

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9. Which of the following is the MOST likely outcome for psychotherapy?

a renewal of intellectual and creative abilities

overcoming the effects of early psychologically damaging experiences

a complete personal transformation

learning skills to better cope with stress

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10. When a therapist attempts to see the world through the client's eyes and to feel some part of what he or she is feeling, the therapist is using

reflection.

empathy.

authenticity.

ego-centering.

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11. In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, attending class, etc. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc. This system is called __________ and is based on __________.

primary reinforcement; non-reward

time out; extinction.

systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.

a token economy; reinforcement.

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12. In psychoanalysis, patients avoid talking about certain subjects. This is called

resistance.

avoidance.

transference.

analysis.

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13. In aversion therapy a person __________ to associate a strong aversion with an undesirable habit.

learns

wants

knows

hopes

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14. A problem with aversion therapy is

constructing a realistic hierarchy.

the overuse of habituation.

identifying and removing rewards.

transfer of learning to the real world.

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15. Which of the following psychotherapeutic techniques is most likely to be used by a client-centered therapist?

interpretation of unconscious resistance

probing experiences of early childhood

reflection of feelings

challenging the client to make courageous life choices

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16. Desensitization is primarily used toa

overcome destructive habits.

alleviate phobias and anxieties

decrease free-floating anxiety.

symbolically reward positive behavior.

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17. A psychoanalyst who believes in the theories of Freud would see psychopathology as caused by

bizarre dreams.

immature personal relationships.

repressed sexuality and aggression.

birth trauma.

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18. A therapist guides a client by giving instructions, interpretations, or solutions, and by making decisions. The therapist's approach can be described as __________ therapy

non-directive

action

individual

directive

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19. Role reversal and the mirror technique are associated with

Gestalt therapy.

psychoanalysis.

logotherapy.

psychodrama.

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20. In client-centered therapy, the troubled individual is

engaged in awareness training through use of the "hot seat," "empty chair," and related techniques.

encouraged to explore conscious thoughts and feelings.

stripped of ego-defenses and unrealistic beliefs.

asked to free associate to bring hidden conflicts into awareness.

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