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

free association.

dream analysis.

transference.

resistance.

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2. 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

aversive conditioning.

desensitization.

punishment training.

stimulus control.

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3. The prefrontal lobotomy has been replaced by

deep-lesioning techniques.

X-ray therapy.

electroconvulsive shock.

PET scans.

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

shock patients into a remission of symptoms.

release "evil spirits."

coerce and control disruptive patients.

punish those who had committed crimes.

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5. Humane treatment of the emotionally disturbed was spearheaded by __________, who personally unchained inmates at the Bicétre Asylum

Frankl

Rogers

Pinel

Freud

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6. 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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7. Those who decide that no one will ever love them again because they have been rejected by a "significant other" and are, therefore, unlovable are illustrating

selective perception.

overgeneralization.

minimizing the importance of an undesirable event.

all-or-nothing thinking.

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

encouraged to explore conscious thoughts and feelings.

stripped of ego-defenses and unrealistic beliefs.

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

instrumental

token

operant

classical

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

learned responses that can be unlearned.

biochemical imbalances that can be balanced.

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

an expression of repressed impulses that can be freed

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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

conditioned response.

unconditioned response.

unconditioned stimulus.

conditioned hierarchy.

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

a complete personal transformation

a renewal of intellectual and creative abilities

overcoming the effects of early psychologically damaging experiences

learning skills to better cope with stress

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13. 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

magnification.

selective perception.

all-or-nothing thinking.

overgeneralization.

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

providing advice, setting goals, and giving interpretations

unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, and reflection

dream analysis, transference, and analysis of resistance

goal-setting, desensitization, modeling, and recentering

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15. Cognitive therapists are interested in

unconscious thoughts of sex and aggression.

only maladaptive actions.

what people think, believe, and feel.

only visible behaviors.

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16. __________ is any technique involving surgical alteration of the brain

Psychic surgery

Deep ECT

Psychosurgery

Ablation lesioning

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17. 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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18. 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 __________.

time out; extinction.

primary reinforcement; non-reward

a token economy; reinforcement.

systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.

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

The best new drugs are cure-alls.

A combination of medication and psychotherapy almost always works best.

Medication works effectively for 90% of the cases.

Drugs work for all people.

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20. 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.

directive

supportive

action

insight

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