Question 1

Which of the following best describes the process of deinstitutionalization in the context of mental health care in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The movement of patients from psychiatric hospitals to community-based treatment settings.

Question 2

A client is undergoing systematic desensitization for a spider phobia. Which of the following steps is most likely to occur first in this process?

Accepted Answer

The client is trained in relaxation techniques.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key difference between psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, while clinical psychologists cannot.

Question 4

A therapist uses a token system to reward desirable behaviors in a child with ADHD. This is an example of which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning technique in behavioral therapy.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin available at the synapse by preventing its reuptake.

Question 6

A client in therapy is reluctant to discuss certain memories and frequently changes the subject. According to psychoanalytic theory, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Question 7

Which of the following is a major barrier to seeking psychological treatment among men, as identified in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Masculinity norms that discourage emotional disclosure.

Question 8

A patient is exposed to their most feared stimulus all at once, rather than gradually. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the main goal of cognitive restructuring in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

To help clients identify and challenge faulty or negative beliefs.

Question 10

Which of the following is a key feature of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)?

Accepted Answer

Teaching clients to accept themselves while also working toward change.

Question 11

A client is asked to spin in a chair to induce dizziness as part of their treatment for panic disorder. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Interoceptive exposure therapy

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of behavioral therapy, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It does not address underlying thoughts and expectations that may foster maladaptive behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is a common side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Accepted Answer

Memory loss

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'transference' in psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

The client projects feelings about important people in their life onto the therapist.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key criticism of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy?

Accepted Answer

There is a lack of strong empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness.

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary function of community treatment orders in the context of mental health and the justice system?

Accepted Answer

To require individuals to live in the community under legally mandated treatment conditions.

Question 17

Which of the following is a major advantage of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

It is economical and provides support and advice from peers.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the action of benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan) in the treatment of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

They increase GABA activity, reducing excitability and increasing feelings of well-being.

Question 19

Which of the following is a key component of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Decentring, or observing oneself more objectively.

Question 20

Which of the following is a major criticism of biomedical therapies for mental health disorders?

Accepted Answer

They may provide only temporary symptom relief and do not always address underlying problems.

Psychological and Biomedical Therapies: Approaches, Barriers, and Effectiveness

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