Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main goal of psychodynamic therapy?

Accepted Answer

To resolve unconscious conflicts and bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness.

Question 2

A therapist asks a client to say whatever comes to mind without censoring their thoughts. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Free association

Question 3

Which of the following is a key difference between humanistic and existential psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic therapy focuses on removing obstacles to growth, while existential therapy emphasizes facing pain and fears.

Question 4

In systematic desensitization, which two components are combined to help a client overcome a phobia?

Accepted Answer

Gradual exposure to the feared stimulus and relaxation training

Question 5

A client is given Antabuse (disulfiram) to treat alcohol dependence. After taking the medication, they become sick when drinking alcohol. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Aversive conditioning

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach?

Accepted Answer

It combines changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.

Question 7

A therapist helps a client objectively observe their own thoughts and behaviors without judgment. This technique is most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

Question 8

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT typically targeted by antidepressant medications?

Accepted Answer

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 9

A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. What is the primary purpose of this medication?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize mood swings

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why MDMA-assisted therapy may be effective for PTSD?

Accepted Answer

MDMA decreases amygdala and temporal lobe activity, reducing fear responses.

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential risk of using lobotomy as a treatment for mental illness?

Accepted Answer

It can cause permanent changes in personality and cognitive function.

Question 12

A client in therapy is encouraged to express their authentic self and take responsibility for their choices. This approach is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Humanistic psychotherapy

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'conditions of worth' in client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Expectations that must be met to receive love and respect

Question 14

A therapist uses a stereotaxic apparatus to create a focal lesion in a specific brain region. This procedure is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Focal lesion surgery

Question 15

Which of the following therapies involves applying magnetic fields to stimulate specific brain regions?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Question 16

A family therapist observes that one parent's addiction is affecting the relationships among all family members. This approach is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Systems theory in family therapy

Question 17

Which of the following statements about group therapy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It provides opportunities for social support and learning from others' experiences.

Question 18

Which of the following equations best represents the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on synaptic transmission?

Accepted Answer

$$SSRIs ightarrow 	ext{increase activity of serotonin at the postsynaptic cell by slowing reuptake into the presynaptic cell}$$

Question 19

A client is taught to recognize and challenge their cognitive distortions, such as catastrophizing and mind reading. This intervention is most characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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