Question 1

Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical approach.

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All of the various approaches had shortc...

Question 2

In using hypnosis to treat patients with psychological disorders,Freud discovered

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A)   that it is therapeutic to recall and relive emotionally traumatic events.
B)   that patients are unable to process emotionally charged information.
C)   that hypnosis was less effective than mesmerism.
D)   the existence of conscious memories.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Incidence refers to

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A)   how many people in the population as a whole have a disorder.
B)   how many new cases of a disorder occur during a given period of time.
C)   the percentage of males and females who have a disorder.
D)   how many people have recovered from a disorder in a given period of time.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Tactics that characterize psychodynamic psychotherapy include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   a focus on affect and the expression of a person's emotions.
B)   identification of patterns in patients' actions, thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships.
C)   it is more in depth and significantly longer than classical psychoanalysis.
D)   there is an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The treatment given to the mentally ill King Charles VI of France showed that the causes of his disorder were attributed to ______________ phenomena.

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A)   natural
B)   supernatural
C)   both natural and supernatural
D)   neither natural nor supernaturalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The following are all true about the behavioral model EXCEPT:

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A)   It has contributed greatly to the understanding and treatment of psychopathology.
B)   It is incomplete and inadequate to account for what we now know about psychopathology.
C)   Psychological disorders were considered, for the most part, to be environmentally determined.
D)   It accounts for development of psychopathology across the lifespan.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Dr.Okalemi Watabe is a mental health practioner.All of the following are ways in which she might function as a scientist-practitioner EXCEPT

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A)   analyzing her own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems.
B)   evaluating her own assessments and treatments for effectiveness.
C)   conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments.
D)   using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

According to psychoanalytic theory,the id operates on the "pleasure principle," so it

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A)   adheres to social rules and regulations.
B)   thinks in an unemotional, logical, and rational manner.
C)   is sexual, aggressive, selfish, and envious.
D)   utilizes secondary process thinking.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Operant conditioning was so named because B.F.Skinner believed that

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A)   behavior operates on the environment.
B)   people operate independently of experiences in the real world.
C)   conditioning is an unconscious operation.
D)   the brain operates independently of behavioral consequences.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

You have just read a newspaper article about a savage rape and murder.You wonder how someone could commit such a horrible crime.Then you recall from your study of Freudian theory that according to Freud,anyone could be a killer or rapist if _________ impulses were not well controlled.

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A)   egoistic
B)   phallic
C)   id
D)   mesmericE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Unconditional positive regard is critical to the

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A)   object relations approach.
B)   humanistic approach.
C)   psychoanalytic approach.
D)   behavioral approach.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Mustafa was bitten by a deranged Chihuahua when he was five years old.Now he is afraid of all dogs.This is an example of

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A)   stimulus inhibition.
B)   stimulus discrimination.
C)   stimulus generalization.
D)   stimulus disinhibitionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The phenomenon in which entire groups of people simultaneously begin to behave abnormally is known as

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A)   mass hysteria.
B)   exorcism.
C)   lunacy.
D)   melancholy.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

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A)   castration anxiety.
B)   Oedipal conflicts.
C)   penis envy.
D)   latency lust.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual unconsciously block disturbing wishes,thoughts,or experiences from awareness?

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A)   Rationalization
B)   Reaction formation
C)   Repression
D)   DisplacementE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual falsely attribute his or her own unacceptable feelings,impulses,or thoughts to another person?

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A)   Denial
B)   Projection
C)   Displacement
D)   SublimationE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Breuer discovered that

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A)   hysterical symptoms were alleviated after patients discussed them under hypnosis.
B)   dogs salivate to a bell if the bell is rung prior to feeding.
C)   discussing problems while hypnotized leads to patient insight.
D)   general paresis was caused by the same bacteria that cause syphilis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Early findings apparently supporting psychoanalytic therapy were based on

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A)   scientific inquiry.
B)   case studies.
C)   introspection.
D)   literature reviews.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Humanistic therapists regard _______________ as the single most positive influence in facilitating human growth.

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A)   therapist interpretation of the patient's verbalizations
B)   relationships (including the therapeutic relationship) 
C)   self-esteem
D)   intellectual and moral developmentE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In an attempt to rid the body of the excessive humors thought to be causing psychological disorders,physicians throughout history have used treatments such as ________.

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A)   bloodletting
B)   induced seizures
C)   exorcism
D)   drilling through the skullE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual unconsciously block disturbing wishes,thoughts,or experiences from awareness?

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Early findings apparently supporting psychoanalytic therapy were based on

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According to psychoanalytic theory,the id operates on the "pleasure principle," so it

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Breuer discovered that

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Unconditional positive regard is critical to the

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Humanistic therapists regard _______________ as the single most positive influence in facilitating human growth.

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You have just read a newspaper article about a savage rape and murder.You wonder how someone could commit such a horrible crime.Then you recall from your study of Freudian theory that according to Freud,anyone could be a killer or rapist if _________ impulses were not well controlled.

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Mustafa was bitten by a deranged Chihuahua when he was five years old.Now he is afraid of all dogs.This is an example of

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The treatment given to the mentally ill King Charles VI of France showed that the causes of his disorder were attributed to ______________ phenomena.

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In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual falsely attribute his or her own unacceptable feelings,impulses,or thoughts to another person?

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The Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

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In an attempt to rid the body of the excessive humors thought to be causing psychological disorders,physicians throughout history have used treatments such as ________.

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The following are all true about the behavioral model EXCEPT:

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Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical approach.

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Dr.Okalemi Watabe is a mental health practioner.All of the following are ways in which she might function as a scientist-practitioner EXCEPT

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In using hypnosis to treat patients with psychological disorders,Freud discovered

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Operant conditioning was so named because B.F.Skinner believed that

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The phenomenon in which entire groups of people simultaneously begin to behave abnormally is known as

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