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1. Virtual reality exposure refers to

presentation of feared stimuli in a three-dimensional, computer generated world

a sexual disorder involving flashing in order to shock and get attention

having a person vividly imagine distressing images

another form of role playing

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2. A therapeutic technique for psychological disorders that produces seizures, decreased emotional responses, and even stupor as side effects is

immunotherapy.

chemotherapy.

lobotomy.

hospitalization.

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3. Freud's theory was based on the belief that neuroses were caused by

destructive interpersonal relationships.

learned maladaptive behaviors.

negative self-regard.

repressed memories, motives, and conflicts.

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

reflection of feelings

probing experiences of early childhood

interpretation of unconscious resistance

challenging the client to make courageous life choices

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5. The behavioral technique that has been most effective in treating depression is

covert sensitization.

cognitive therapy.

a token economy.

aversion therapy.

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6. Role reversal and the mirror technique are associated with

psychoanalysis.

Gestalt therapy.

psychodrama.

logotherapy.

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7. Traditional psychoanalysis can be objectively criticized as

placing too much responsibility on the client.

no better than no treatment at all.

requiring large amounts of time and money.

effective only in treating psychosis.

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8. Which form of therapy places responsibility for the course of therapy on the client?

directive therapy

action therapy

insight therapy

non-directive therapy

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9. If ignoring causes a child's temper-tantrums to cease, a psychologist would call this effect

extinction.

punishment.

shaping.

time out.

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10. Trepanning, one of the more primitive practices involving boring a hole into the skull, was used to

coerce and control disruptive patients.

release "evil spirits."

shock patients into a remission of symptoms.

punish those who had committed crimes.

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

free association.

transference.

dream analysis.

resistance.

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12. Psychoanalysis, desensitization, reality therapy, behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy are all forms of

psychotherapy.

psychic therapy.

group therapy.

somatotherapy.

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13. The owner of a chicken ranch ends a pet dog's habit of stealing and eating eggs by allowing the dog to "find" and eat several eggs laced with Tabasco sauce. The ranch owner's approach is similar to

implosive therapy.

covert sensitization.

aversion therapy.

desensitization techniques.

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14. The basic assumption of behavior therapy is that

deep understanding of one's problems leads to behavior change.

learned response causes problems, therefore, behavior can be changed by relearning.

past experiences and emotional trauma must be probed before behavior can be changed.

phobias can be created and dismantled.

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15. Harriet, a student nurse, was at first extremely uncomfortable at the sight of blood. After a month of experience working in the emergency room, she is no longer upset when confronted with serious injuries. Harriet has undergone

desensitization.

time out.

trial-and-error learning.

shaping.

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

insight therapy.

group therapy.

psychoanalysis.

individual therapy.

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

a complete personal transformation

a renewal of intellectual and creative abilities

learning skills to better cope with stress

overcoming the effects of early psychologically damaging experiences

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18. According to __________, each person creates his or her private world by making choices in order to confront and overcome feelings of meaninglessness and isolation

psychoanalysts

Gestalt therapists

Carl Rogers

existential therapists

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19. The practice of drilling a hole in a person's head to let the evil spirits out is calleda

subdural relief.

ECT.

trepanning.

envaraging.

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20. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of punishment?

elimination of the punished response

increase in the frequency of the response

suppression of the punished response

no change in the immediate or long-term frequency of the response

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