Therapy
Christine is given an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following disorders is she most likely to have?
A. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
B. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
C. Major Depressive Disorder
D. Schizophrenia
D. Schizophrenia
Those diagnosed with depressive disorders are most likely to attempt suicide when they
A. are having the most severe depressive symptoms.
B. are starting to feel a bit better.
C. first start feeling depressed.
D. first see a mental health professional.
B. are starting to feel a bit better.
A negative/pessimistic explanatory style which is more likely to lead to depression explains failures in terms that are
A. stable, global, and internal
B. temporary, specific, external
C. cognitive, behavioral and humanistic
D. delusional, incorrect, and exaggerated.
A. stable, global, and internal
Jennifer just got a speeding ticket. She is also failing 2 of her classes. Her mother tells Jennifer she still loves her understands that everyone makes mistakes. Jennifer's mom is displaying:
A. empathy
B. self-actualization
C. free association
D. unconditional positive regard
D. unconditional positive regard
With regard to personality and behavior, social-cognitive psychologists believe
A. personality consists is an interplay between the conscious and unconscious motives and influenced by childhood.
B. we strive to become self-actualized.
C. our traits, thoughts, social situation/environment all interact and influence one each other.
D. giving personality inventories is the best way to determine behavior.
C. our traits, thoughts, social situation/environment all interact and influence one each other.
According to the the text, some criticisms of antianxiety medication are:
A. They may not treat the underlying problem, and they cause weight gain.
B. They can be addictive and cause sexual dysfunction.
C. They may cause weight gain and suicidal thinking.
D. They may be addictive and may not treat the underlying problem.
D. They may be addictive and may not treat the underlying problem.
Which is NOT a motive for nonsuicidal self-injury?
A. physical pain provides a distraction from emotional pain
B. to fit in with a peer group
C. to get help
D. to change their epigenetics
D. to change their epigenetics
This type of schizophrenia does not respond as well to medication, it comes on slowly over time and has more negative symptoms.
What is chronic schizophrenia?
Cameron is sexually attracted to his coworker, Ellie. According to Freud, if Cameron's __________ is in control he may go up to Ellie and demand sex. If Cameron's _________ is in control, Cameron may change his work schedule so that he gets to see Ellie at work more in hopes of asking her on a date soon.
A. id; superego
B. superego; id
C. ego; superego
D. id; ego
D. id; ego
The Big Five Traits
A. are related to birth order.
B. are not impacted by brain structure or activity.
C. exhibit maturity principle.
D. are different among all cultures.
C. exhibit maturity principle.
As we age, we become more conscientious, agreeable and less neurotic.
Melanie was prescribed Lithium, a mood stabilizing medication. It is most likely that she has been diagnosed with:
A. Bipolar Disorder
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
C. Anorexia Nervosa
D. Schizophrenia
A. Bipolar Disorder
Tommy believes that all people with mental illness are violent. Which would be the most accurate statement you could tell him?
A. Only those with anxiety disorders are violent.
B. All people in jail have mental illness.
C. Drug and alcohol use, previous violent behavior, gun access and brain injury are better predictors of violence than mental illness.
D. He is correct and should be concerned about his safety around people with mental illness.
C. Drug and alcohol use, previous violent behavior, gun access and brain injury are better predictors of violence than mental illness.
Alice has periods of time that she cannot account for. Friends have told her that they have ran into her before and she just did not seem at all like herself. They stated that they even questioned if it was her because her mannerisms and personality seemed so different. Which diagnosis seems most appropriate for Alice?
A. Acute schizophrenia
B. Chronic schizophrenia
A. stable, global, and internal
D. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
A. stable, global, and internal
Jace is a therapist who provides unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy. Jace is exhibiting __________.
A. psychoanalytic personality.
B. an environment that discourages repression.
C. growth-promoting social climate.
D. an environment that promotes adaptive behaviors.
C. growth-promoting social climate.
Ester is a social-cognitive psychologist who is working with a large hospital system to hire better nurses. Ester is likely to recommend that the hospitals
A. learn more about the childhood of the nurses they are considering hiring.
B. only hire nurses who are high in extraversion.
C. determine what the nurses they are considering ideal self looks like.
D. find out the past performance in similar situations for the nurses they are considering hiring .
D. find out the past performance in similar situations for the nurses they are considering hiring .
Bill sees a therapist for anxiety and sexual dysfunction. His therapist explains that treatment will involve changing Bill's self-defeating self-talk and developing more adaptive behaviors. Bill is most likely seeing a __________ therapist.
A. Humanistic (Person-centered)
B. Behavioral
C. Cognitive
D. Cognitive-behavioral
D. Cognitive-behavioral
Women are ____________ likely to attempt/consider suicide than men. Women are __________ likely to die by suicide than men.
A. more; more
B. more; less
C. less; less
D. less; more
B. more; less
Ronald has cheated his own children out of their grandparents' inheritance. He has no empathy for others. He has never been able to hold a job. He has a pattern of lying, cheating others and fighting. He has no remorse for his inappropriate and hurtful behaviors. Despite these types of behavior, Ronald has never been in jail or prison. Which diagnosis seems most appropriate for Ronald?
A. Antisocial Personality Disorder
B. Dissociative Identity Disorder
C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D. Bulimia nervosa
A. Antisocial Personality Disorder
Sigmund got a B on his psychology exam. He feels guilty for not studying more even though he studied two hours every night for the past 2 weeks. Sigmund tells his friends he ought to have gotten an A even though most of the class got C's and D's. Sigmund's remorse for not studying and feelings of guilt are indicative of ________________
A. a strong superego.
B. a weak superego.
C. the pleasure principle at work.
D. a strong id.
A. a strong superego.
This is the interacting influences of behavior, internal cognition and environment.
What is reciprocal determinism?
Collin's therapist actively listens to him and reflects Collin's feelings back to him. The therapist aims to improve Collin's self-understanding. Collin is most likely seeing a _____________ therapist.
A. Psychodynamic
B. Person-centered (Humanistic)
C. Behavioral
D. Cognitive
B. Person-centered (Humanistic)
Which of the following is NOT something you should do if someone is talking about suicide?
A. Allow them some alone time to calm down.
B. Listen, empathize and offer hope.
C. Connect them with some type of support. Examples include a counseling center, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, a campus counselor or support person
D. Seek the help of a medical provider, such as from a doctor, emergency room, 911.
A. Allow them some alone time to calm down.
Angelica is significantly underweight, but she feels like she is overweight. She has been starving herself. If she eats she will only eat fresh vegetables. Angelica has been exercising for 2 hours each day. Which diagnosis is most appropriate for Angelica.
A. Binge-eating disorder
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C. Anorexia nervosa
Humanistic psychologists laid the groundwork for positive psychology. They have also influenced
A. Freud's work/theories.
B. education and parenting.
C. counseling and classical conditioning.
D. projective testing and management.
B. education and parenting.
(They also influenced counseling and management.)
What are the Big Five Personality Factors?
OCEAN
Opennss
Conscientousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism (emotional stability vs. instability)