A psychologist has a patient who is impulsive and cannot concentrate on activities like most of his peers can. He likely would be diagnosed with
What is Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
100
When Freud asked is patients to report whatever thoughts, memories or images came to mind, he referred to this as _____ ____________
What is free association
100
A method for teaching clients how to interact with others more comfortably and effectively. often used for clients who is timid and needs to be more direct with others.
What is assertiveness training
100
Which type of drug is utilized in a patient who has hallucinations and delusions?
What is Neuroleptics (anti-psychotics)
100
A disorder that is similar to biopolar disorder, but is less severe and usually wouldn't require hospitalization.
What is cyclothymic
200
A child who fails to show signs of recognition when his or her parents are nearby, and ignores people in social situations may be diagnosed with having
What is autism
200
If I was being treated for my fear of driving on overpasses by a therapist he/she might have me attempt to remain in a relaxed state while visualizing driving on an overpass, they would be utilizing ____________ ___________ to attempt to reduce my anxiety
What is systematic desensitization
200
When my Labrador retriever used to chew on the legs of our furniture we put tobacco sauce on the areas she chewed. Although she ate them anyway, we had attempted to carry out __________ conditioning in order to try to get her to stop the behavior.
What is aversion
200
Which drug is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of mania and depression associated with bipolar illness?
What is lithium
200
A disorder similar to major depressive disorder, but less severe and tends to last longer. Usually doesn't require hospitalization.
What is dysthymic
300
A person with a mental disorder may be incapable of understanding the proceedings and charges against them if charged with a crime. This person might be determined to be mentally _________ to stand trial.
What is incompetent
300
A behavior-therapy methods where a client remains in the presence of anxiety producing stimuli until their emotional reaction to it decreases.
What is exposure technique
300
Your friend has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and her psychiatrist has placed her on a regimen of drugs for treatment. What psychological approach does her psychiatrist take?
What is biological
300
Which type of psychoactive drug treatment is most often prescribed for anxiety disorders?
What is anxiolytics
300
The DSM places these on AXIS II because they are diagnostic lables given to individuals who may or may not receive AXIS I diagnosis, but who show lifelong behavior patterns that are unsatisfactory to them OR disturb other people.
What is personality disorders
400
A psychologist treats patients, however, they can't prescribe medications. In order to be treated with medication, a person with a mental illness would need to see a ____________.
What is psychiatrist
400
Although very rarely used, this procedure involves destruction of brain tissue and can be an attempt at relieving schizophrenic symptoms when other treatments have failed
What is prefrontal lobotomy or psycho surgery
400
A doctor who diagnoses a patent with a mental illness caused by an excess of a particular neurotransmitter may prescribe an antagonist drug treatment that targets ____________ levels in the brain.
What is serotonin
400
Axis I of the __________ lists the major categories of mental disorders.
What is DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)
500
During psychoanalysis a patient may project his/her feelings and conflicts about one person toward their therapist. This is called ____________
What is transference
500
A system for improving the behavior of people with psychological disorders where desirable behaviors are rewarded with __________ that can be exchanged for desired goods or activities.
What is tokens (token economy)
500
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or "shock therapy", although rarely used, would most likely be carried out for the treatment of
What is severe depression
500
About 40% of people diagnosed with the illness suffer from _________ schizophrenia which is characterized with delusions of grandeur or persecution, anxiety, anger, and extreme jealousy.
What is paranoid
500
In client-centered therapy a therapist must have an attitude that conveys a caring for, and acceptance of, the client as a valued person. This is referred to as _________ _________ __________.