Perspectives
Which perspective would focus on unconscious, internal conflicts to understand the root cause of a psychological disorder?
Psychodynamic
Bertrand has been hearing voices that are not present in reality. In addition, he is having trouble clearly articulating his thoughts and has developed several strange mannerisms. These changes in Bertrand’s thoughts and actions have made it awkward for him at work, and he has begun to accumulate absences. Identify the disorder.
Schizophrenia
Two weeks ago, Jaymes was full of energy, talking quickly, and staying up all night creating art. Now, Jaymes has no appetite, feels sad, and has difficulty concentrating. Identify the disorder.
Bipolar disorder
Linda is experiencing alternating periods of intense mania and severe depression. A psychiatrist would most likely prescribe which medication for Linda?
Lithium
José’s doctor has prescribed antipsychotic medication for him. José is most likely to be diagnosed as having which disorders?
Schizophrenia
Which perspective would focus on catastrophic thinking patterns to understand the root cause of a psychological disorder?
Cognition
Belinda exhibits diminished pleasure in her daily activities, significant weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of excessive guilt. Identify the disorder.
Major depressive
Connie always worries that something terrible is about to happen even when her environment is secure. She constantly fidgets and never feels relaxed. Identify the disorder.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Research on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has shown that it is most effective for treating what disorder?
Major depressive
Free association and dream interpretation would be used by what type of therapist
Psychodynamic
Finn has been acting out at school, so his therapist employs a token economy to reward Finn when he behaves well. Which perspective aligns with a token economy?
Behaviorism
Six months ago, Caleb was involved in a serious car accident when another driver ran a stop sign and collided with Caleb’s car in an intersection. Caleb was unharmed, so he resumed driving a few weeks after the accident. He now reports experiencing severe anxiety whenever he approaches an intersection. Identify the disorder.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Garrett is rejected by members of his friend group when they realize that he often takes advantage of them to enhance his own standing. He considers himself superior, and he overstates his abilities and his contributions to the group. Identify the disorder.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What treatments might a behavioral therapist use to treat a specific phobia?
Systemic desensitization and a anxiety hierarchy
A medication that primarily enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain would likely be used for the treatment of which disorder?
Anxiety
Many people who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder find their symptoms are reduced when they take a medication that alters their serotonin or norepinephrine levels. Which approach would this support?
Biological
When Betty lost her job, she kept returning to work each morning because she did not remember that she had been fired. She saw a doctor, who found no brain injury or other neurological condition that would prevent her from remembering. Identify the disorder.
Dissociative Amnesia
Four-year-old Mikal avoids eye contact with strangers and family members alike. He has difficulty functioning outside of a very rigid routine and will exhibit extreme distress if his routine is disrupted even slightly. Identify the disorder.
Autism spectrum
Shock is sometimes used when treating clients with a drug addiction. First, clients receive electric shocks while imagining and describing behaviors leading up to drug use. Then they visualize a drug-free condition, which is paired with the removal of the shock. The treatment technique being used is most likely...
Aversion therapy
Carmen’s psychiatrist has prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to help Carmen feel better. Carmen has most likely been diagnosed with what disorder?
Major Depressive
Gil's therapist engages in active listening and unconditional positive regard. What approach is Gil's therapist taking?
Humanist (person-centered)
Brandon is superficially charming and skilled at exploiting people for his own gain. He is also impulsive and irresponsible, and he generally disregards social norms. Identify the disorder.
Antisocial Disorder
As Olivia leaves her dorm room to go to class, she thinks she may not have turned off her coffee maker. After returning to check the coffee maker and seeing that it is off, she leaves again. However, Olivia continues to believe the coffee maker may still be on. She repeats the action of going back to her room to check it several times. Olivia’s behavior is likely an example of what concept?
A compulsion
Cognitive psychologists are most likely to use which method of treatment with their clients?
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
"How conditioning influences current mental processes and actions" would be the focus of what type of therapist?
Behavioral