Which treatment for depression seems to have the lowest rate of relapse?
Bupropion
electroconvulsive therapy
cognitive therapy
Prozac
CBT
100
Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is most accurate?
Clinicians no longer have to decide whether behaviors are inappropriate or excessive to diagnose childhood disorders.
In the latest edition, there are only seven diagnostic categories; so many children’s problems are lumped together in overlapping categories
In the latest edition, the criteria have become very strict, so there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of children diagnosed.
To determine if a child has an actual psychological disorder, clinicians consider the child’s age, developmental level, environmental factors, and symptoms that cause significant impairment in daily functioning over an extended period of time
To determine if a child has an actual psychological disorder, clinicians consider the child’s age, developmental level, environmental factors, and symptoms that cause significant impairment in daily functioning over an extended period of time
100
While Penny is undergoing chemotherapy to treat her leukemia, she depends totally on her daughter to care for her, drive her to appointments, do her shopping, cleaning, and other household chores. According to the DSM-5, does Penny meet the criteria for dependent personality disorder?
Yes, because she is dependent on others and is unable to take care of her own responsibilities.
No, not if the dependence is a temporary condition rather than pervasive
Maybe; the answer depends on whether one takes a categorical or taxometric approach to diagnosing
No, Penny appears to exhibit traits of avoidant personality disorder, not dependent personality disorder
No, not if the dependence is a temporary condition rather than pervasive
100
Akim says, I’m afraid to go to my in-laws house because I hate them. Whenever I go there, they can hear whenever I think how much I hate them and that I think they should clean their house. What schizophrenic symptom is Akim displaying?
Thought withdrawal
Delusions of reference
Nihilistic delusions
Thought broadcasting
thought broadcasting
100
Important goals in treating bulimia are to normalize the eating pattern and to eliminate the binge-purge cycle. The disordered eating pattern is typically broken up by ____
implementing a routine of eating three meals a day
implementing a routine of eating five meals a day
having the patient work with a nutritionist to plan on a more proper way to diet
using shock therapy whenever the patient considers vomiting
implementing a routine of eating three meals a day
200
John calls a suicide prevention hotline in a desperate state of helplessness. A well-trained worker should focus John’s attention on ____.
research evidence that helplessness is a product of operant conditioning
the fact that helplessness is a normal reaction to an absurd world
specific interpersonal limitations related to his helplessness
his strengths and resources to cope with his problems
his strengths and resources to cope with his problems
200
Which disorder is characterized by the DSM-5 as qualitative impairment in social interaction and/or communication; restricted, stereotyped interests and activities; and delays or abnormal functioning in a major area before the age of 3?
intellectual disability
autism spectrum disorder
amnestic dissociative disorder
learning disorder
autism spectrum disorder
200
Which of the following disorders includes intense fluctuations in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships?
paranoid personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
narcissistic personality disorder
histrionic personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
200
A false belief that is firmly and consistently held despite contradictory evidence or logic is a ____.
Distortion
Loose association
Delusion
Hallucination
delusion
200
Paula is searching for the most effective treatment for bulimia. Research suggests that this will likely be a combination of ____
response prevention and family therapy
relaxation training and cognitive-behavioral therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant medication
psychoeducational groups and stimulant medication
cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant medication
300
Ignacio calls a telephone hotline because he is thinking of harming himself. The telephone counselor asks him if he is married, if he has ever harmed himself before, and the stressors he faces. Why are these questions being asked?
The counselor is assessing his lethality
The counselor just wants to establish good rapport
The law requires this information about everyone who calls a telephone hotline
The counselor is performing a psychological autopsy
The counselor is assessing his lethality
300
Research findings suggest that the most important factor for a positive outcome in children with oppositional, aggressive, or antisocial behaviors is ____.
a therapeutic relationship with parents/mentors that involves empathy, warmth, and acceptance
covert sensitization to reduce attention problems
giving children more control over their environment
providing assertiveness training to children to help them become more independent
a therapeutic relationship with parents/mentors that involves empathy, warmth, and acceptance
300
My neighbor is suspicious of everyone, always holds grudges, and is hypersensitive to any criticism. They are moody, trust no one, and never change their mind. Their partner says that they have always been this way. What DSM-5 personality type or personality trait description does this best illustrate?
Paranoid
Schizoid
Borderline
Compulsive
paranoid
300
A clinical psychologist is interested in minimizing the delusions in a patient with schizophrenia. A method for doing this involves ____.
gently challenging and weakening the delusions
relaxation training and response prevention
exaggeration and humor, followed by aversive conditioning
agreeing with the delusional ideas until they seem absurd
gently challenging and weakening the delusions
300
Amy has just begun therapy for anorexia nervosa. She is in the hospital, where medical staff give her feedings to increase her weight. After she has gained sufficient weight, in order to maintain treatment gains achieved in the hospital, what will most likely be implemented as an outpatient?
Family therapy
Stimulant medication
Systematic desensitization
Aversive conditioning
family therapy
400
The initial steps in cognitive-behavioral therapy usually require that the client ____.
Learn to relax
increase his or her activity in the world so that reinforcement is possible
replace irrational thoughts with more rational alternatives
become aware of his or her thoughts and emotions
become aware of his or her thoughts and emotions
400
What is considered to be evidence-based behavioral and psychosocial treatment for ADHD?
making the unconscious conscious and motivational interviewing
self-management training and classroom management strategies
building empathy and assertiveness-training
anger management techniques and short-term day treatment
self-management training and classroom management strategies
400
The treatment of choice for persons suffering from borderline personality disorder is ____
dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
medications
a combination of psychotherapy and medication
participation in a support group
DBT
400
Which statement about schizophrenic hallucinations is accurate?
Hallucinations are directly related to environmental stimuli.
Hallucinations are pathognomonic to schizophrenia.
Hallucinations always involve negative stimuli.
Hallucinations usually appear to be real to the person suffering from schizophrenia
Hallucinations usually appear to be real to the person suffering from schizophrenia
400
Dorit has been asked to prepare a list of events and issues that often precede the overeating. Dorit is most likely in which phase of their treatment program for binge-eating disorder?
First
Second
third
Maintenance
first
500
Mel’s therapist helps them create routines for their daily life, such as setting daily times for sleeping, eating, and exercising. This form of therapy for bipolar disorder is called ____
Psychoeducation
Social rhythm therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Social rhythm therapy
500
Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by recurrent episodes of temper that occur approximately twice weekly for at least three months?
intermittent explosive disorder
conduct disorder
oppositional defiant disorder
antisocial personality disorder
intermittent explosive disorder
500
Albert, a 25-year-old, lacks affection and is unwilling to participate in family activities. He has few hobbies other than building model airplanes, surfing the Internet on his computer, and reading. He has been withdrawn but not depressed since childhood, not really wanting to be in a relationship with anyone. He has many strange ideas, and often engages in strange behavior. Albert best illustrates which personality disorder type or personality disorder trait domain description?
Schizotypal
Avoidant
Aggressiveness
Antisocial
aggressiveness
500
Dimash thinks that his father and mother have been replaced by two people who are simply acting as his father and mother. He believes that someone found people who look exactly like his parents and exchanged them. Dimash’s delusion is rare and is called ______
Capgras’s syndrome
Dementia praecox
Delusions of thought broadcasting
Delusions of grandeur
Capgras’s syndrome
500
Who would diagnostically fit the DSM-5 category of eating conditions not elsewhere classified?
Bernadette, who meets all the criteria for anorexia nervosa and is over 25 lbs. underweight
Claudia, who engages in binge eating and compensatory activities less than once per week
Darlene, who engages in binge eating and purging more than once per week
Allegra, who meets all the criteria for anorexia nervosa and does not have regular menses
Claudia, who engages in binge eating and compensatory activities less than once per week