Alex feels so hopeless and depressed that he has recently thought about talking his own life. The drug most likely to prove beneficial to him is: April 26, 2025 by admin A. Xanax B. Prozac C. Thorazine D. Ativan
Mr. Noor mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates: April 26, 2025 by admin A. transference B. counterconditioning C. unconditional positive regard D. the placebo effect
Nasira is afraid of speaking to a large audience. Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like, “Cheer up, Nasira. You know what you’re talking about and your topic is really interesting!” This approach to reducing Nasira’s most clearly illustrates: April 26, 2025 by admin A. psychoanalysis B. client – centered therapy C. stress inoculation training D. aversive conditioning
The chief distinguished feature of psychotic disorders is: April 26, 2025 by admin A. confusion of fantasy and reality B. antisocial conduct C. overwhelming anxiety D. obsessive behavior
A common from of mental disorder afflicting 10 – 20% of the population is: April 26, 2025 by admin A. schizophrenia B. senile dementia C. depression D. delusional disorder
If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused other hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended upon, you might suspect him of being: April 26, 2025 by admin A. dependent B. narcissistic C. paranoid D. antisocial
A person who has an extreme lack of self – confidence and who allows others to run his or her life is said to have a(n)________personality. April 26, 2025 by admin A. dependent B. narcissistic C. paranoid D. antisocial
In south and East Asia, a man may experience Karo, which is: April 26, 2025 by admin A. schizophrenia B. insanity C. anxiety about his penis receding into his body D. depression
Retreat from reality by hallucinations and delusions and by social withdrawal typically characterizes: April 26, 2025 by admin A. somatoform disorders B. anxiety disorders C. psychotic disorders D. personality disorders
Which of the following related to recent attempts to find biochemical explanations for schizophrenia? April 26, 2025 by admin A. schizotaxin B. psychotropin C. dopamine D. diazepam
