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Psychology exam 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model? | Tom has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died. |
| Patty is afraid of a number of different situations. She finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling “lost in a crowd,” and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. Patty is diagnosed with ________. | agoraphobia |
| People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts. | obsessive-compulsive |
| What do obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder have in common? | repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts |
| Janice is currently in a distinct period of an abnormally and elevated mood. Recently she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking stuff in the process), bought a new car that she can’t afford. Janice is experiencing a ________ episode. | manic |
| Igor can’t pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won’t sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for ________. | attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| Autism spectrum disorder is marked by all but which of the following categories of symptoms? | severe depressive symptoms |
| Which of the following is a set of symptoms or behaviors that you might see in a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder? | lack of regard for others’ rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds |
| Neil has an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment from others. Neil appears to suffer from ________ personality disorder. | narcissistic |
| According to the ________ theory of emotions, one’s physiological arousal precedes the cognitive experience of a feeling. | James-Lange |
| Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill? | psychiatric hospitals |
| In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sam's therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? | cognitive-behavioral therapy |
| Harry is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gibb watching Harry interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? | play therapy |
| Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors such as socializing with other patients. They can later exchange the chips for privileges, like extra TV time. This is an example of ________. | a token economy |
| Marlena tells her therapist that she feels helpless and unable to do her goals. Her therapist tells her to restate what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this? | active listening |
| Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________. | severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy |
| Which principle underlies cognitive therapy? | How you think determines how you feel |
| Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________. | manic episodes |
| How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis? | In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors, while psychoanalysis involves digging deeply into one’s unconscious. |
| A particular benefit of ________ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a client’s sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others. | group |
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