Question 1

"When I was young, I met a large dog. I wasn't afraid of the dog, but as I tried to pet it, the dog snarled and jumped at me. I have been afraid of dogs ever since." A therapist who assumes that this sentence describes a phobia acquired from classical conditioning MOST likely favors which model of abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)   humanistic-existential
B)   behavioral
C)   cognitive
D)   psychodynamicE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

According to psychoanalytic theory, infants are in the _____ stage.

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The answer of According to psychoanalytic theory, infants are in...

Question 3

According to Freud, another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is:

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A)   positive transference.
B)   negative transference.
C)   manifest content.
D)   latent content.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which would be MOST likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy?

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A)   Fritz Perls
B)   Joseph Wolpe
C)   Abraham Maslow
D)   Karen HorneyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Relationships are the focus of the psychodynamic approach called _____ theory.

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The answer of Relationships are the focus of the psychodynamic...

Question 6

According to _____, human beings are driven to self-actualize, or to fulfill their natural potential for goodness and growth.

Accepted Answer

A)   humanists
B)   existentialists
C)   gestalt
D)   socioevolutionaryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Ramon tries not to do bad things (he feels guilty when he does) and to live up to his parents' expectations. According to psychoanalytic theory, he has a well-developed _____.

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Question 8

According to family systems theory, families that show "disengagement" are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)   members who are overinvolved in one another's lives.
B)   parents who have a laissez-faire parenting style.
C)   children who very seldom fight.
D)   rigid boundaries between family members.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which contemporary psychodynamic approach holds that therapists are key figures in the lives of patients-figures whose reactions and beliefs should be included in the therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   gestalt psychodynamic therapy
B)   short-term psychodynamic therapy
C)   object relations therapy
D)   relational psychoanalytic therapyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A)   using I language.
B)   focusing on the here and now.
C)   role-playing.
D)   frustrating the client.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Humanists would say that an individual who cares about others, is spontaneous, courageous, and independent is:

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A)   authentic.
B)   self-actualizing.
C)   role-playing.
D)   experiencing catharsis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

According to Freud, a woman's pleasure from nursing her baby is reflected in which part of the personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   id
B)   ego
C)   superego
D)   ego idealE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The superego can also be called the _____.

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The answer of The superego can also be called the...

Question 14

Which theory has its roots in the philosophical idea that people are dynamic beings, giving meaning to their existence through their actions?

Accepted Answer

A)   humanistic
B)   existential
C)   cognitive
D)   behavioralE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Teresa has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)   client-centered therapy.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   cognitive-behavioral therapy.
D)   existential-humanistic therapy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

"Humans are born with freedom yet do not 'naturally' strive to reach their full growth potential." The psychologist who would MOST closely agree with this statement would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral.
B)   humanistic.
C)   existential.
D)   psychodynamic.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following psychological difficulties is reported most often by American Indians?

Accepted Answer

A)   "serious psychological distress"
B)   "extreme sadness"
C)   "constant nervousness"
D)   "constant restlessness"E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

Accepted Answer

A)   Just because there is a relationship between culture and a particular disorder does not mean that culture causes the disorder.
B)   It might be that the disorder causes dysfunction in the family rather than the dysfunctional family causing the disorder.
C)   Cultural factors might create a climate favorable for the development of certain disorders.
D)   It's hard to predict which people who share the same culture will develop a particular disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Huntington's disease has been traced to a loss of cells in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus.
B)   basal ganglia.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   forebrain.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Evidence that supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has come from:

Accepted Answer

A)   longitudinal experimental studies.
B)   individual case studies.
C)   controlled correlational studies.
D)   carefully controlled experiments.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

According to Freud, a woman's pleasure from nursing her baby is reflected in which part of the personality?

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According to family systems theory, families that show "disengagement" are characterized by:

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According to _____, human beings are driven to self-actualize, or to fulfill their natural potential for goodness and growth.

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Which of the following psychological difficulties is reported most often by American Indians?

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Teresa has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

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Relationships are the focus of the psychodynamic approach called _____ theory.

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"Humans are born with freedom yet do not 'naturally' strive to reach their full growth potential." The psychologist who would MOST closely agree with this statement would be:

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Which contemporary psychodynamic approach holds that therapists are key figures in the lives of patients-figures whose reactions and beliefs should be included in the therapy?

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Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

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According to psychoanalytic theory, infants are in the _____ stage.

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Huntington's disease has been traced to a loss of cells in the:

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Humanists would say that an individual who cares about others, is spontaneous, courageous, and independent is:

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The superego can also be called the _____.

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Evidence that supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has come from:

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Ramon tries not to do bad things (he feels guilty when he does) and to live up to his parents' expectations. According to psychoanalytic theory, he has a well-developed _____.

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Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on:

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Which theory has its roots in the philosophical idea that people are dynamic beings, giving meaning to their existence through their actions?

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According to Freud, another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is:

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Which would be MOST likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy?

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Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

According to Freud, a woman's pleasure from nursing her baby is reflected in which part of the personality?

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According to family systems theory, families that show "disengagement" are characterized by:

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According to _____, human beings are driven to self-actualize, or to fulfill their natural potential for goodness and growth.

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Which of the following psychological difficulties is reported most often by American Indians?

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Teresa has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

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Relationships are the focus of the psychodynamic approach called _____ theory.

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"Humans are born with freedom yet do not 'naturally' strive to reach their full growth potential." The psychologist who would MOST closely agree with this statement would be:

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Which contemporary psychodynamic approach holds that therapists are key figures in the lives of patients-figures whose reactions and beliefs should be included in the therapy?

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Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

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According to psychoanalytic theory, infants are in the _____ stage.

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Huntington's disease has been traced to a loss of cells in the:

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Humanists would say that an individual who cares about others, is spontaneous, courageous, and independent is:

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The superego can also be called the _____.

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Evidence that supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has come from:

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Ramon tries not to do bad things (he feels guilty when he does) and to live up to his parents' expectations. According to psychoanalytic theory, he has a well-developed _____.

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Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on:

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Which theory has its roots in the philosophical idea that people are dynamic beings, giving meaning to their existence through their actions?

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According to Freud, another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is:

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Which would be MOST likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy?

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