AMCA MHTC PRE-TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
At what stage of childhood, do imaginary playmates disappear? - Answers- Stage 4 5-
12 years
According to Erickson, if mothers establish a sense of trust and security, children will
develop a sense of: - Answers- Autonomy
In Stage 3 (preschoolers) begin to show what skills? - Answers- Language skills
What is known as the reliancy on something for well being or perceived well being? -
Answers- Dependency
This cognitive disorder is defined as a progressive mental disorder that changes
personality behavior and interferes with a person's ability to care for themselves. -
Answers- Dementia
This type of disability interferes with the developmental process and often causes
individuals to withdraw into their own world. - Answers- Autism
Transference and countertransference are important aspects of working in the mental
health field. Which one of these id defined as the staff member having negative feelings
toward the patient? - Answers- Countertransference
A young patient presents at the clinic for a well visit. As you are taking her vitals, she
says to you, " I love my Daddy. I am going to marry him someday." Which one of Freud's
stages of development is she most likely demonstrating? - Answers- Phallic
A toddler's ability to take in or acknowledge changes in the environment is called: -
Answers- Assimilation
The condition of judging a person or situation before all the facts are known is called: -
Answers- Prejudice
Which of the following is not a behavior noted in the crisis phase of crisis? - Answers-
Feeling of well being
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed
on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as Wellbutrin: - Answers- Are
antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk
Alternative therapy modalities are used: - Answers- In place of conventional therapies
One of your clients is talking about taking herbal medications as a way to cure
depression. She is convinced some of the herbal remedies available over the counter
At what stage of childhood, do imaginary playmates disappear? - Answers- Stage 4 5-
12 years
According to Erickson, if mothers establish a sense of trust and security, children will
develop a sense of: - Answers- Autonomy
In Stage 3 (preschoolers) begin to show what skills? - Answers- Language skills
What is known as the reliancy on something for well being or perceived well being? -
Answers- Dependency
This cognitive disorder is defined as a progressive mental disorder that changes
personality behavior and interferes with a person's ability to care for themselves. -
Answers- Dementia
This type of disability interferes with the developmental process and often causes
individuals to withdraw into their own world. - Answers- Autism
Transference and countertransference are important aspects of working in the mental
health field. Which one of these id defined as the staff member having negative feelings
toward the patient? - Answers- Countertransference
A young patient presents at the clinic for a well visit. As you are taking her vitals, she
says to you, " I love my Daddy. I am going to marry him someday." Which one of Freud's
stages of development is she most likely demonstrating? - Answers- Phallic
A toddler's ability to take in or acknowledge changes in the environment is called: -
Answers- Assimilation
The condition of judging a person or situation before all the facts are known is called: -
Answers- Prejudice
Which of the following is not a behavior noted in the crisis phase of crisis? - Answers-
Feeling of well being
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed
on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as Wellbutrin: - Answers- Are
antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk
Alternative therapy modalities are used: - Answers- In place of conventional therapies
One of your clients is talking about taking herbal medications as a way to cure
depression. She is convinced some of the herbal remedies available over the counter
