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1. A child who has an intense fear of a dog as a result of some traumatic experience in the dog's presence would be a candidate for

punishment training.

stimulus control.

desensitization.

aversive conditioning.

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

encouraged to explore conscious thoughts and feelings.

asked to free associate to bring hidden conflicts into awareness.

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

stripped of ego-defenses and unrealistic beliefs.

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

Medication works effectively for 90% of the cases.

A combination of medication and psychotherapy almost always works best.

Drugs work for all people.

The best new drugs are cure-alls.

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4. Carl Rogers is responsible for

existential therapy.

directive therapy.

client-centered therapy.

psychoanalysis.

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5. According to Aaron Beck, negative, __________ underlie depression

self-defeating thoughts

unrealistic goals

unconscious motives

irrational fears

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

subdural relief.

envaraging.

trepanning.

ECT.

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7. Which is a myth regarding psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy's major benefit is that it provides the person comfort and support.

Psychotherapy provides a complete transformation of the psyche.

Psychotherapy does not bring about dramatic changes in behavior.

Chances for improvement are good with phobias, some sexual problems, and marital conflicts.

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8. Behavior modification might be considered optimistic because it views mental disorders as

learned responses that can be unlearned.

the result of only temporary blockages to a natural tendency for growth.

biochemical imbalances that can be balanced.

an expression of repressed impulses that can be freed

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

hopes

wants

learns

knows

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10. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder that may be caused by

an undersecretion of the body's natural dopamine's.

taking major tranquilizers for extended periods.

abuse of amphetamines.

a lack of dopamine receptors in the limbic system in the brain.

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11. When electric shock is used to make the sight and smell of alcohol conditioned stimuli for an aversion response, the electric shock serves as the

unconditioned response.

conditioned hierarchy.

conditioned response.

unconditioned stimulus.

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12. The first true psychotherapy was developed by __________ around the turn of the century to treat cases of __________

Pinel; psychosis

Bicétre; hysteria

Eysenck; neurosis

Freud; hysteria

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13. Freud called which of the following the "royal road to the unconscious"?

analysis of resistance.

dream analysis.

free association.

analysis of transference.

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14. Dr. Hochman is a therapist who tries to lend support to clients who are having an emotional crisis and want to solve daily life problems. He most likely practices __________ therapy.

supportive

action

directive

insight

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15. Unconditional positive regard is part of what therapy?

Gestalt therapy

client-centered therapy

logotherapy

psychoanalysis

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

chemotherapy.

immunotherapy.

lobotomy.

hospitalization.

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17. A problem with aversion therapy is

identifying and removing rewards.

constructing a realistic hierarchy.

the overuse of habituation.

transfer of learning to the real world.

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

punishment.

shaping.

extinction.

time out.

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

elimination of the punished response

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

increase in the frequency of the response

suppression of the punished response

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

aversion therapy.

cognitive therapy.

a token economy.

covert sensitization.

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