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1. 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.

primary reinforcement; non-reward

systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.

time out; extinction.

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2. The obvious and visible aspects of a dream comprise its

latent content.

lucid content.

conscious core.

manifest content.

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

chemotherapy.

hospitalization.

lobotomy.

immunotherapy.

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

birth trauma.

immature personal relationships.

bizarre dreams.

repressed sexuality and aggression.

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

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

having irrational beliefs is related to feelings of unhappiness.

critics suggest that it is really a type of psychoanalysis.

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

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

stripped of ego-defenses and unrealistic beliefs.

encouraged to explore conscious thoughts and feelings.

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

asked to free associate to bring hidden conflicts into awareness.

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7. 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.

insight

action

directive

supportive

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8. Humanistic therapies generally emphasize

alteration of long-established habits.

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

making full use of one's potential.

the value of spontaneous remissions.

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9. Which of the following is identified with client-centered therapy?

goal-setting, desensitization, modeling, and recentering

unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, and reflection

providing advice, setting goals, and giving interpretations

dream analysis, transference, and analysis of resistance

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

transference.

resistance.

analysis.

avoidance.

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

shock patients into a remission of symptoms.

coerce and control disruptive patients.

release "evil spirits."

punish those who had committed crimes.

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12. Saying whatever comes to mind, even if it seems senseless, painful, or embarrassing, is part of the Freudian technique known as

non-directive therapy.

free association.

unconditional regard.

transactional analysis.

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13. Desensitization is primarily used toa

symbolically reward positive behavior.

decrease free-floating anxiety.

alleviate phobias and anxieties

overcome destructive habits.

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14. Behavior modification involves

the use of insight therapy to change upsetting thoughts and beliefs.

psychoanalytic approaches to specific behavior disturbances.

the use of learning principles to change behavior.

applying non-directive techniques such as unconditional positive regard to clients.

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15. In rational-emotive therapy,

irrational elements of the unconscious are made to conform to reality.

clients learn to challenge irrational beliefs.

clients are encouraged to take responsibility for their own choices.

the therapist seeks to have the client discover rational insights on his or her own.

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

punishment.

shaping.

time out.

extinction.

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17. The therapeutic technique of associating a discomfort with a bad habit is based on which type of conditioning?

instrumental

operant

token

classical

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18. Which of the following promotes mental health?

Type A personality

lack of self-control

identity confusion

personal autonomy

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19. Virtual reality exposure refers to

another form of role playing

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

having a person vividly imagine distressing images

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

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20. Freud's method of psychotherapy stressed

free association, dream analysis, and transference.

pharmacology.

bringing an end to irrational and self-defeating internal dialogue.

unconditional positive regard and empathy.

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