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 patient in a psychodynamic therapy session begins to avoid discussing a traumatic childhood event. According to Freud, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary ethical concern with the use of aversive conditioning in behavioral therapy?

Accepted Answer

The potential for causing psychological or physical harm to the client.

Question 6

A client in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is taught to challenge the belief 'I always fail at everything.' This technique is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin available in the synapse by inhibiting its reuptake.

Question 8

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 9

A therapist uses a token system to reward a child for completing homework. This is an example of which type of behavioral therapy technique?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the main goal of person-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

To help clients achieve self-actualization through a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Question 11

A patient is exposed to rapid, intense confrontation with their phobic stimulus, such as being placed in a room full of dogs. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on distress tolerance and mindfulness.

Question 13

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

It may not acknowledge that life is sometimes irrational and illogical.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the purpose of community treatment orders in mental health care?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A client is asked to recall a traumatic event while following a moving object with their eyes. This controversial therapy is known as:

Accepted Answer

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Memory loss

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the main finding of Rosenhan's 'On being sane in insane places' study?

Accepted Answer

Mental health professionals often failed to distinguish between sane and insane individuals in psychiatric hospitals.

Question 18

Which of the following is a limitation of using herbal remedies like St. John’s Wort for depression?

Accepted Answer

The quality is not standardized or regulated, and it can interact with other medications.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

It is economical and provides support and advice from peers.

Question 20

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by benzodiazepines such as Ativan in the treatment of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

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