Problem 11
Which of the following is not a benefit of group therapy? a. It is less expensive than individual psychotherapy. b. Therapists can view clients' social interactions. c. It offers more one-on-one treatment. d. It provides social support from others experiencing the same problem.
Problem 12
Dr. Mendel encourages Maurice to paraphrase what his partner says to confirm that he has understood the comment. It is most likely that Maurice is engaged in _____. a. psychoanalysis b. family therapy c. couple therapy d. drug therapy
Problem 13
Which of the following reflects a potential problem related to the dependent variable when evaluating the effectiveness of therapy? a. Finding people who have the same disorder to the same degree b. Relying on the client's self-report of improvement c. Designing a no treatment control group d. Training therapists to deliver a specific type of therapy
Problem 14
Dr. Garfield and his client have an interactive and collaborative relationship, commonly referred to as \(\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})\) ______. a. eclectic approach b. therapeutic alliance c. psychotherapeutic effect d. transference
Problem 15
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cybertherapy? a. The increased client confidentiality b. Provides clients who live far away from therapists access to mental health services c. Lacks the close personal contact of face-to-face interactions d. It costs more than face-to-face therapy
Problem 16
Juanita has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. A psychiatrist is most likely to prescribe _________ to treat Juanita’s symptoms. a. lithium b. Xanax c. Prozac d. clozapine
Problem 17
Conventional antipsychotic medications affect which neurotransmitter? a. Endorphins b. Glutamate c. GABA d. Dopamine
Problem 18
Craig has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His psychiatrist has prescribed Thorazine to reduce Craig's delusions and hallucinations. Which of the following side effects might Craig experience from taking this medication long-term? a. Loss of sense of smell b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Fluid retention and rash d. Kidney problems
Problem 19
Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to be particularly effective for the treatment of ______. a. schizophrenia b. severe depression c. panic disorder d. obsessive-compulsive disorder
Problem 20
Which of the following medications has been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents? a. Antianxiety drugs b. Lithium c. SSRI drugs d. Antipsychotic drugs
