psych unit 10

The operant conditioning techniques in which desired behaviors are rewarded with points or chips that be later used for various rewards is called?

token economies

If your therapist repeats, restates, paraphrases and clarifies your discussions then they are most closely aligned with the _____ approach?

humanistic

Anthony, age 32, steals from old people using his charm. He shows little feelings towards his victims or fear consequences. His behavior is evidence of?

antisocial personality disorder

Which of the following is an antipsychotic most likely prescribed to treat schizophrenia?

Clozaril

People with Antisocial Personality Disorder are often diagnosed with ________ prior?

conduct disorder

Carl Rogers is most closely associated with the ______ approach

humanistic

Phobias are most likely to be characterized by?

a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

ECT is most useful in the treatment of:

depression

Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Manuel appears to be suffering from?

social phobia

Reinforcing desired behaviors and withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors is most central to the process of?

behavior modification

The DSM-5 does NOT

explain the causes of the various psychological disorders.

With ______ the therapist replaces a fearful response with a relaxation response?

systematic desensitization

Thinking about your own death is to _____ as washing your hands is to _____

obsession ; compulsion

Experiencing two or more personalities is a symptom of what?

DID

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations are most characteristic of a(n)?

panic disorder

A relative wants to know which type of therapy works best. You should tell your relative that:

No one type of therapy is more consistent or effective than the other

In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild excitement?

bipolar disorder

Which of the following disorders are classified as a mood disorder?

bipolar disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder cannot be diagnosed until?

The person reaches 18 years old

Repeated distressing dreams and intrusive memories of an intensely fearful and life threating experience are symptoms of?

PTSD

An immediate and irrational anxiety response to the mere sight of blood is indicative of?

a specific phobia

Misinterpreting normal physical attributes as symptoms of a disease are most likely indicative of?

Somatic symptom disorder (formerly hypochondriasis)

Lynn has begun to buy small gifts for her therapist and feels jealous of the time he spends with other patients. this is most indicative of?

transference

Which of the following is the drug most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?

lithium

When behavior goes against the norms of society it is best characterized as?

deviant

Repeatedly introducing people to things they fear and avoid is most characteristic of?

exposure therapy

Helping patients gain awareness of their unconscious conflicts and defensive behaviors is a major goal of which type of therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy

A psychological disorder in which the symptoms have no apparent physical cause is?

somatoform disorder

A problem with the labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that labels often times?

bias our perceptions of the labeled person

Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is?

deviant, distressed, and dysfunctional

An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions is called an?

OCD

Sadie is afraid of going to the grocery store, the mall, and most other public places. She is afraid that something bad will happen to her in these places and that she won't be able to escape or receive help if needed. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of?

agoraphobia

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are major symptoms of?

ADHD

Although Moniz won the Nobel prize for developing the lobotomy procedure the technique is not used today because:

all of the above

The terms sociopath and psychopath refer to an individual with?

antisocial personality disorder

Psychoanalytic techniques are designed primarily to help patients?

become aware of their repressed conflicts and impulses

Dr. Genscher believes that most psychological disorders result from chemical abnormalities. In her work as a therapist the she is most likely to make use of?

drug therapy

Abnormally low levels of serotonin are associated with?

depression

Replacing a negative response with a positive response is to systematic desensitization as replacing a positive response with a negative response is to

aversive conditioning

Judicial systems are responsible for making decisions regarding?

insanity

Antipsychotic drugs appear to produce their effects by blocking the receptor sites for:

dopamine

Because various psychologists can use the DSM5 to give a specific patient the same diagnosis the DSM5 is considered?

reliable

Xanax and Ativan are what kind of drugs

antianxiety

Teaching people to stop blaming themselves for failures and negative circumstances beyond their control is a major goal of which type of therapy?

cognitive

An antisocial personality disorder is characterized by what symptoms?

lack of guilty feelings

Instead of focusing on the cure of psychological disorders, ________ therapies seek to promote personal growth and self fulfillment?

humanistic

A conversion disorder is a type of ______ disorder?

somatoform

Some psychological disorders occur primarily in one culture, however _______ occurs worldwide?

schizophrenia

ADHD is most clearly characterized by?

distractibility

The number one reason that most people seek mental health services is due to?

depression