Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main reason why deinstitutionalization in the 1960s was considered a failure?

Accepted Answer

Many individuals with mental illness became homeless or involved in the criminal justice system due to lack of follow-up care.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to a psychiatric hospital against their will because they are deemed an imminent threat to themselves. Which of the following is a required legal safeguard in this process?

Accepted Answer

A second opinion is required, and the patient has the right to challenge the detention before a review board.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a barrier to psychological treatment that is specifically related to cultural factors?

Accepted Answer

Individuals from Asian or Indigenous backgrounds being less likely to seek treatment due to cultural beliefs.

Question 4

A therapist uses free association and dream analysis to help a client uncover unconscious conflicts. Which type of therapy is being used?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of transference in psychoanalytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A client projects feelings from a past relationship onto their therapist.

Question 6

A prison uses a token system to encourage positive behavior among inmates. Which psychological approach does this intervention represent?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural therapy

Question 7

Which of the following is a potential ethical concern regarding involuntary treatment for mental illness?

Accepted Answer

It can restrict individual freedom and may alter brain function without consent.

Question 8

A client with a dog phobia observes another child interacting calmly with a dog, which helps reduce their own fear. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Question 9

Which of the following statements about antipsychotic medication introduced in the 1960s is correct?

Accepted Answer

It contributed to deinstitutionalization but did not ensure adequate community support.

Question 10

Which therapy is most closely associated with Carl Rogers and emphasizes achieving self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy

Question 11

A client is given Antabuse, which causes severe nausea if alcohol is consumed. This is an example of which behavioural technique?

Accepted Answer

Aversion therapy

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to accessing psychological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Immediate and universal access to therapy

Question 13

A university student delays seeking help for depression due to concerns about being perceived as weak. This is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

Stigma and gender role expectations

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the focus of object relations therapy?

Accepted Answer

Exploring how early relationships shape current interpersonal patterns

Question 15

A community mental health service is most likely to provide which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Short-term crisis intervention and support in the community

Question 16

Which of the following is a real-world example of contingency contracting in a therapeutic setting?

Accepted Answer

A client and therapist agree on specific rewards and consequences based on whether treatment goals are met.

Question 17

A veteran participates in an ocean therapy program that combines learning to surf with group discussions. This approach is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A holistic therapy integrating physical activity and social support

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why mental health disorders are often ambiguous and difficult to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Individuals may interpret uncertain situations or bodily sensations negatively, maintaining or worsening symptoms.

Question 19

A client resists discussing certain topics during psychoanalysis. According to Freud, this resistance is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

Unconscious conflicts that the client finds threatening to confront

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the main goal of residential treatment centers for individuals with severe mental illness?

Accepted Answer

To offer on-the-clock care with the aim of reintegrating individuals into society

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