ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR VOCAB
THERAPY VOCAB
WHO'S WHO?
THEORIES, TREATMENTS & EXPERIMENTS
TEST QUESTION BANK
100
At a weekly support group, individuals who have GAD, PTSD, and OCD gather to talk. What disorders do these fall under where feelings of impending doom or disaster arise from a specific or unknown source?
What are Anxiety Disorders?
100
Though Rose has been going to therapy, she talks not about her experiences but about things like her favorite shows and the gossip at her school. Essentially, she continuously opposes her therapy. What is this called?
What is Resistance?
100
Izzy has clinical depression and aside from taking anti-depressants, she also goes through cognitive therapy. Who developed the cognitive therapy that she uses to alleviate faulty and negative thoughts?
Who is Aaron Beck?
100
Carl Rogers used this theory and approach to help patients achieve their highest goals and reach their greatest potential. What theories did his ideas stem from?
What is Humanistic Theories?
100
Robert has a persistent fear of having a heart attack in public that has resulted in his not wanting to leave his house. Therefore, he severely limits the time he spends out in public. Robert’s condition is most similar to which of the following disorders?
A) Social anxiety
B) Obsessive-compulsive
C) Generalized anxiety
D) Agoraphobia
E) Separation anxiety
What is D) Agoraphobia?
200
What are false beliefs that are one of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia called?
What are Delusions?
200
After going to multiple sessions, Zeke finds that he is beginning to open up to his therapist and sharing his most private thoughts. He develops positive feelings towards him. What is this called?
What is transference?
200
Who influenced most psychodynamic theories and is known as the "Father of Psychoanalysis"?
Who is Sigmund Freud?
200
This individual and seven colleagues conducted this experiment in the early 1970s. The results found that the mistaken diagnosis was most likely due to the lack of time the doctors spent with the patients. What experiment was this?
What is the Rosenhan Experiment?
200
Which of the following is the most effective treatment for individuals with schizophrenia?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Antipsychotic medications
C) Antidepressant medications
D) Insight therapy
E) Rational emotive behavior
What are B) Antipsychotic medications?
300
Josh experiences mood swings between periods of major depression and mania and has a chemical imbalance in his brain. What disorder does he have?
What is Bipolar Disorder?
300
After not responding to drugs for their severe depression, Jay was offered to undergo this form of therapy in which they would be anesthetized and given a muscle relaxant. What is this called?
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
300
After suspecting that some strange behaviors had more to do with abnormal atmospheres of mental hospitals than patients themselves, this individual led an experiment to investigate it? Who is this man?
Who is David Rosenhan?
300
David has Bipolar Disorder. What medication would best treat his manic episodes?
What is Lithium Carbonate?
300
Virtual Reality Therapy is a type of
A) Cognitive Therapy
B) Humanistic Therapy
C) Psychodynamic Therapy
D) Biomedical Therapy
E) Behavioral Therapy
What is E) Behavioral Therapy?
400
Eden unknowingly traveled to a different state with no recollection of how she did or why. What dissociative disorder does she have?
What is Dissociative Fugue?
400
After being gradually being exposed to snakes while also being in a relaxed state, Wrynn slowly is able to reduce the anxiety of her phobia. What technique is being used?
What is Systematic Desensitization?
400
Unconditional positive regard is a therapy technique that is used for person-centered therapy. Who developed this form of therapy?
Who is Carl Rogers?
400
Dating back to the Neolithic times, this form of surgery, though now used sparingly, targets a specific area where the seizures originate for individuals with severe eplipesy. What is it called?
What is Psychosurgery?
400
Which of the following psychological disorders is correctly paired with the appropriate classification?
A) specific phobia . . schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
B) major depressive . . personality disorders
C) obsessive-compulsive . . depressive disorders
D) conversion . . personality disorders
E) PTSD . . trauma- and stress-related disorders
What is E)PTSD . . trauma- and stress-related disorders?
500
What is the abbreviation for the classification system of psychological disorders created by the American Psychological Association?
What is DSM-IV?
500
Nick is institutionalized for his Major Depressive Disorder. At his mental hospital, there is an exchange system in which if he exhibits positive behavior, he is rewarded with privileges or treats. What is this system called?
What is Token Economy?
500
This individual modified cognitive therapy by creating a method to identify harmful self-talk in order to change unwanted behaviors. Who was it?
Who is Daniel Meichenbaum?
500
Some positive symptoms of schizophrenia are agitation, delusions, and hallucinations. What type of medication is used to remove these symptoms?
What is Classic Antipsychotics or Thorazine?
500
If a patient reports blindness, deafness or paralysis, but a physician cannot find any evidence of a physical problem or cause, they likely have?
A) Somatization disorder
B) Dissociative amnesia
C) Depersonalization
D) Hypochondria
E) Conversion disorder
What is E) Conversion disorder?
600
Following the destructive influence of the Medieval Church and the Salem Witch Trials that persecuted people with abnormal behaviors, a model based on Hippocrates was created. What was it called?
What is the Medical Model?
600
Bob has been experiencing stiff, jerky movements of his face and body that he cannot control as a result of his antipsychotic medication for his schizophrenia. What is this side effect called?
What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
600
This physicist and nurse advocated for more humane treatment for mentally ill patients. Their example of treating patients with care and understanding instead of harmful tactics changed the field. Who are they?
Who are Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix?
600
Before this identification, psychopathology was thought to be caused by demons and spirits. In 400 B.C., Hippocrates took the first step in identifying these abnormal behaviors. What did he refer to imbalances in body fluids as?
What is "humors"?
600
Sophie's psychiatrist attempts to treat Sophie's generalized anxiety disorder by prescribing an antianxiety medication, working with her to help her change her irrational thoughts that trigger increased anxiety, and working with her family to try and reduce environmental factors that have been causing more frequent panic attacks. This approach is best described as:
A) psychoanalytic
B) eclectic
C) behavioral
D) humanistic
E) cognitive
What is B) eclectic?