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

negative self-regard.

learned maladaptive behaviors.

destructive interpersonal relationships.

repressed memories, motives, and conflicts.

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2. Desensitization is primarily used toa

alleviate phobias and anxieties

overcome destructive habits.

symbolically reward positive behavior.

decrease free-floating anxiety.

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3. A form of therapy that encourages one to become aware of emotions in the "here and now" and to rebuild thinking, feeling, and acting into connected wholes is

Gestalt therapy.

transactional analysis.

non-directive therapy.

existential therapy.

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

shaping.

punishment.

extinction.

time out.

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5. Psychoanalysis is to insight as behavior therapy is to

medical

motivation.

understanding.

action.

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6. A parent who copes with quarreling among young children by placing them in separate rooms is using

time out.

punishment.

shaping.

reinforcement.

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7. Exorcism often involved

hypnotism.

the use of physical torture.

boring a hole in the jaw.

religious catharsis.

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

individual

action

directive

non-directive

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9. 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 __________.

a token economy; reinforcement.

time out; extinction.

primary reinforcement; non-reward

systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.

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10. 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.

aversion therapy.

desensitization techniques.

covert sensitization.

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11. Virtual reality exposure refers to

another form of role playing

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

having a person vividly imagine distressing images

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

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12. Major tranquilizers are also known as

stimulants.

energizers.

psychoactives.

antipsychotics.

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13. Which is a myth regarding psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy does not bring about dramatic changes in behavior.

Psychotherapy provides a complete transformation of the psyche.

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

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

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14. The key aspect of existential therapy is

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

a holistic analysis.

eliminating symptoms.

resolving unconscious conflicts.

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15. The prefrontal lobotomy has been replaced by

PET scans.

deep-lesioning techniques.

electroconvulsive shock.

X-ray therapy.

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16. Carena has a bad habit of biting her fingernails and pulling at her cuticles until her fingers bleed and have sores. Her therapist is teaching her how to not bite and pick at her fingernails using various learning principles. Her therapist is using

behavior therapy.

psychoanalysis.

humanistic therapy.

logotherapy

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

transference.

free association.

dream analysis.

resistance.

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19. Unconditional positive regard is part of what therapy?

logotherapy

Gestalt therapy

psychoanalysis

client-centered therapy

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20. Regarding rational-emotive therapy, it can be said that

critics suggest that it is really a type of psychoanalysis.

surrendering one's irrational beliefs is best achieved by operant shaping.

most irrational beliefs occur at the unconscious level and can't be stopped.

having irrational beliefs is related to feelings of unhappiness.

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