Question 1

Which of the following treatment approaches has received little or no scientific support?

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A)   ECT
B)   exposure therapies
C)   energy therapies
D)   aversive conditioningE) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 2

Many clinical psychologists have a Ph.D. degree, which indicates that they

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A)   have a medical license.
B)   underwent research training.
C)   majored in psychoanalysis.
D)   had to undergo rTMS.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 3

Klaus is a psychology graduate student who wants to determine whether electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for schizophrenia. To combine the results of numerous published studies on this issue, Klaus should use a technique called

Accepted Answer

A)   the double-blind procedure.
B)   factor analysis.
C)   counterconditioning.
D)   meta-analysis.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

EMDR was originally developed for the treatment of

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A)   alcohol use disorder.
B)   bulimia.
C)   depression.
D)   anxiety.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Because she mistakenly thought that completing a diagnostic test was a therapeutic treatment for her anxiety disorder, Mrs. Shyam felt considerable relief for several weeks following the test. Mrs. Shyam's reaction best illustrates

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A)   transference.
B)   the double-blind procedure.
C)   the placebo effect.
D)   systematic desensitization.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Statistical summaries of psychotherapy outcome studies indicate that

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A)   psychotherapy is no more effective than talking to a friend.
B)   no single form of therapy proves consistently superior to the others.
C)   psychotherapy actually harms just as many people as it helps.
D)   it is impossible to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The most convincing evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy comes from

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A)   studies of client satisfaction with the treatment received.
B)   reports from therapists concerning their perceptions of client improvement.
C)   meta-analyses of psychotherapeutic outcome studies.
D)   the reactions of family and friends to those who have recently undergone psychotherapeutic treatment.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 8

EMDR is most similar to a technique known as

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A)   stress inoculation training.
B)   aversive conditioning.
C)   exposure therapy.
D)   electroconvulsive therapy.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to contribute to inflated perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

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A)   meta-analysis
B)   free association
C)   regression toward the mean
D)   the double-blind procedureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Psychotherapy is MOST likely to be effective in freeing

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A)   Sharon from the feeling that her life is meaningless and worthless.
B)   Portia from her delusions of persecution and auditory hallucinations.
C)   Jim from an excessive fear of giving speeches in public.
D)   Luther from his antisocial personality disorder.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   factor analysis
B)   regression toward the mean
C)   meta-analysis
D)   rTMSE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Although Soren once scored 37 points during a single high school basketball game, he was subsequently unable to beat or match this record no matter how hard he tried. His experience may be at least partially explained in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)   the placebo effect.
B)   regression toward the mean.
C)   spontaneous recovery.
D)   systematic desensitization.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A physician who specializes in the treatment of psychological disorders is called a

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A)   clinical psychologist.
B)   behavioral neuroscientist.
C)   cognitive therapist.
D)   psychiatrist.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Three benefits attributed to all psychotherapies are

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A)   an eclectic approach, nondirective treatment, and spontaneous recovery.
B)   hope, a new perspective, and a caring relationship.
C)   exposure, desensitization, and relaxation.
D)   neurogenesis, transference, and spontaneous recovery.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Preventive mental health is based on the assumption that psychological disorders result from

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A)   repressed impulses and conflicts.
B)   stressful social situations.
C)   abnormal personality traits.
D)   regression toward the mean.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy indicates that

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A)   clients are generally satisfied with the effectiveness of therapy.
B)   clients' perceptions are the best evidence available for the effectiveness of therapy.
C)   clients tend to underestimate how much they have improved as a result of therapy.
D)   therapy is no more effective than having a friend to talk to.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A trained therapist who uses psychological techniques to assist someone to overcome excessive anxiety would generally be best described as a

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A)   psychoanalyst.
B)   psychotherapist.
C)   psychopharmacologist.
D)   psychodynamic therapist.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Although Dr. Anderson uses systematic desensitization for the treatment of phobias, he prescribes antianxiety drugs as well. It is most likely that Dr. Anderson is a

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalyst.
B)   client-centered therapist.
C)   cognitive therapist.
D)   psychiatrist.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The beneficial consequence of a person's expecting that a treatment will be therapeutic is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   the placebo effect.
C)   transference.
D)   the therapeutic alliance.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Because Gretchen is afraid of contracting infectious diseases, she compulsively avoids shaking people's hands or touching doorknobs. Research suggests that an especially effective treatment for her difficulty would involve

Accepted Answer

A)   client-centered therapy.
B)   psychodynamic therapy.
C)   cognitive therapy.
D)   behavior therapy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 53: A: Evaluating Psychotherapies

Which of the following treatment approaches has received little or no scientific support?

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Many clinical psychologists have a Ph.D. degree, which indicates that they

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Klaus is a psychology graduate student who wants to determine whether electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for schizophrenia. To combine the results of numerous published studies on this issue, Klaus should use a technique called

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EMDR was originally developed for the treatment of

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Because she mistakenly thought that completing a diagnostic test was a therapeutic treatment for her anxiety disorder, Mrs. Shyam felt considerable relief for several weeks following the test. Mrs. Shyam's reaction best illustrates

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Statistical summaries of psychotherapy outcome studies indicate that

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The most convincing evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy comes from

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EMDR is most similar to a technique known as

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Which of the following is most likely to contribute to inflated perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

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Psychotherapy is MOST likely to be effective in freeing

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Which of the following is a procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies?

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Although Soren once scored 37 points during a single high school basketball game, he was subsequently unable to beat or match this record no matter how hard he tried. His experience may be at least partially explained in terms of

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A physician who specializes in the treatment of psychological disorders is called a

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Three benefits attributed to all psychotherapies are

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Preventive mental health is based on the assumption that psychological disorders result from

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Research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy indicates that

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A trained therapist who uses psychological techniques to assist someone to overcome excessive anxiety would generally be best described as a

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Although Dr. Anderson uses systematic desensitization for the treatment of phobias, he prescribes antianxiety drugs as well. It is most likely that Dr. Anderson is a

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The beneficial consequence of a person's expecting that a treatment will be therapeutic is known as

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Because Gretchen is afraid of contracting infectious diseases, she compulsively avoids shaking people's hands or touching doorknobs. Research suggests that an especially effective treatment for her difficulty would involve

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