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

learned responses that can be unlearned.

an expression of repressed impulses that can be freed

biochemical imbalances that can be balanced.

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

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2. If you get praised by your parents for making A's in your college courses, the grades are

situationally controlled.

positive reinforcers.

an example of stimulus control.

an example of time out.

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3. Traditional psychoanalysis can be objectively criticized as

no better than no treatment at all.

requiring large amounts of time and money.

effective only in treating psychosis.

placing too much responsibility on the client.

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4. Symbolic rewards used to encourage positive changes in behavior are called

tokens.

operants.

chips.

strokes.

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5. Cognitive therapists are interested in

what people think, believe, and feel.

only visible behaviors.

unconscious thoughts of sex and aggression.

only maladaptive actions.

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

learned maladaptive behaviors.

repressed memories, motives, and conflicts.

destructive interpersonal relationships.

negative self-regard.

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7. Which is a myth regarding psychotherapy?

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.

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

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8. Frank considers himself to be a total failure and a worthless person because he failed one class. Frank's behavior exemplifies the distortion of thinking behavioral therapists call

selective perception.

all-or-nothing thinking.

magnification.

overgeneralization.

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9. 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

authenticity.

reflection.

empathy.

ego-centering.

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

punish those who had committed crimes.

coerce and control disruptive patients.

shock patients into a remission of symptoms.

release "evil spirits."

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11. 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

desensitization.

aversive conditioning.

punishment training.

stimulus control.

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

immature personal relationships.

bizarre dreams.

birth trauma.

repressed sexuality and aggression.

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13. Virtual reality exposure refers to

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

another form of role playing

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

having a person vividly imagine distressing images

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

individual therapy.

psychoanalysis.

insight therapy.

group therapy.

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15. The disappearance of symptoms due to the mere passage of time is termed

reversal.

catharsis.

active remediation.

spontaneous remission.

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16. 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

a token economy; reinforcement.

time out; extinction.

systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.

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

cognitive therapy.

aversion therapy.

a token economy.

covert sensitization.

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18. 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

transactional analysis.

existential therapy.

non-directive therapy.

Gestalt therapy.

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19. The drugs used to control hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms are called

antipsychotics.

minor tranquilizers.

energizers.

anti-depressants.

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

token

classical

instrumental

operant

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