Minden 381 Final Exam Graded A+
____________ is a childhood disorder that is characterized by a continuous and
repeated pattern of violating the basic rights of others and showing little to no remorse. -
ANSWER-Conduct disorder
____________ is a childhood disorder that is characterized by inattentiveness and
impulsivity. - ANSWER-Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
"Intellectual disability" has replaced which term used in previous editions of the DSM? -
ANSWER-Mental retardation
A behavioral disorder that's less severe than conduct disorder is - ANSWER-ODD
A core component of dialectical behavior therapy is the acquisition of new skills that
help manage stress and anxiety as well as teach patients to be more attuned to their
behaviors. These skills include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-self-hypnosis.
A patient is experiencing depression. His therapist asks him to record his thoughts over
the next week. What type of therapy does this therapist appear to be using? -
ANSWER-Cognitive behavior therapy
According to Seligman, which of the following does NOT describe the causal attributions
made by those with depression - ANSWER-hopeless
Adam can only become sexually aroused when he is wearing his wife's slip. Although
she had caught him earlier wearing her slip, he had promised to stop the behavior.
Recently, his wife was cleaning house and found several of her slips beneath a cushion
on the sofa. Which paraphilic condition is Adam most likely to have? - ANSWER-
Transvestic disorder
Although _____ is a key element of treatment for anxiety disorders, it's also used in the
Unified Protocol to help people struggling with a variety of other difficult emotions. -
ANSWER-exposure
Although the diagnostic criteria for depression are the same for all age categories,
children often display - ANSWER-anxiety and irritability.
An example of an "assumption" that might lead to depression - ANSWER-if people don't
smile when they talk to me, it means I'm boring
An exposure task for someone who struggles with panic attacks might involve -
ANSWER-running in place
, An important way to increase a therapy client's motivation to change is to - ANSWER-
NOT provide verbal reinforcement
Approximately _______ of individuals who attempt or die by suicide suffer from
psychological disorders. - ANSWER-90%
As discussed in class, about ____% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia fail to
respond to antipsychotic medication. - ANSWER-NOT 40
As discussed in class, in most cases, the first strategy to use to assist someone who is
struggling with depression should be - ANSWER-NOT cognitive restructuring
As discussed in class, one of the best predictors of a full scale IQ score is - ANSWER-
vocabulary
As discussed in class, one strategy for identifying learning disorders involves -
ANSWER-comparing scores on a measure of intellectual functioning to scores on a
measure of achievement
As discussed in class, the core beliefs that contribute to depression often include
themes of worthlessness, ineffectiveness, and - ANSWER-unlovability
As discussed in class, treatment for erectile disorder often involves - ANSWER-NOT
sex education to help men restructure distorted beliefs about sexual activity
As discussed in class, two strategies to manage difficult emotions that tend to backfire
are - ANSWER-avoidance and EDBs
As discussed in class, when working with ambivalent clients, a psychotherapist should -
ANSWER-assess a client's motivation to change
Before autism spectrum disorder emerged in DSM-5, Asperger's disorder was
distinguished from autistic disorder by the absence of - ANSWER-impaired verbal
communication skills.
Carla experienced a manic episode two years ago. Since then, she has not displayed
symptoms of mania, but she has struggled with a severely depressed mood and a loss
of interest in activities she used to enjoy, often for weeks at a time. Which of the
following appears to be the most accurate diagnosis? - ANSWER-Bipolar I disorder
Cognitive defusion is one way to create distance between thoughts and emotions or
between thoughts and behaviors. A defusion method discussed in class to address the
negative intrusive thought, "I'm a loser," is to - ANSWER-think or say "I'm having the
thought that I'm a loser"
____________ is a childhood disorder that is characterized by a continuous and
repeated pattern of violating the basic rights of others and showing little to no remorse. -
ANSWER-Conduct disorder
____________ is a childhood disorder that is characterized by inattentiveness and
impulsivity. - ANSWER-Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
"Intellectual disability" has replaced which term used in previous editions of the DSM? -
ANSWER-Mental retardation
A behavioral disorder that's less severe than conduct disorder is - ANSWER-ODD
A core component of dialectical behavior therapy is the acquisition of new skills that
help manage stress and anxiety as well as teach patients to be more attuned to their
behaviors. These skills include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-self-hypnosis.
A patient is experiencing depression. His therapist asks him to record his thoughts over
the next week. What type of therapy does this therapist appear to be using? -
ANSWER-Cognitive behavior therapy
According to Seligman, which of the following does NOT describe the causal attributions
made by those with depression - ANSWER-hopeless
Adam can only become sexually aroused when he is wearing his wife's slip. Although
she had caught him earlier wearing her slip, he had promised to stop the behavior.
Recently, his wife was cleaning house and found several of her slips beneath a cushion
on the sofa. Which paraphilic condition is Adam most likely to have? - ANSWER-
Transvestic disorder
Although _____ is a key element of treatment for anxiety disorders, it's also used in the
Unified Protocol to help people struggling with a variety of other difficult emotions. -
ANSWER-exposure
Although the diagnostic criteria for depression are the same for all age categories,
children often display - ANSWER-anxiety and irritability.
An example of an "assumption" that might lead to depression - ANSWER-if people don't
smile when they talk to me, it means I'm boring
An exposure task for someone who struggles with panic attacks might involve -
ANSWER-running in place
, An important way to increase a therapy client's motivation to change is to - ANSWER-
NOT provide verbal reinforcement
Approximately _______ of individuals who attempt or die by suicide suffer from
psychological disorders. - ANSWER-90%
As discussed in class, about ____% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia fail to
respond to antipsychotic medication. - ANSWER-NOT 40
As discussed in class, in most cases, the first strategy to use to assist someone who is
struggling with depression should be - ANSWER-NOT cognitive restructuring
As discussed in class, one of the best predictors of a full scale IQ score is - ANSWER-
vocabulary
As discussed in class, one strategy for identifying learning disorders involves -
ANSWER-comparing scores on a measure of intellectual functioning to scores on a
measure of achievement
As discussed in class, the core beliefs that contribute to depression often include
themes of worthlessness, ineffectiveness, and - ANSWER-unlovability
As discussed in class, treatment for erectile disorder often involves - ANSWER-NOT
sex education to help men restructure distorted beliefs about sexual activity
As discussed in class, two strategies to manage difficult emotions that tend to backfire
are - ANSWER-avoidance and EDBs
As discussed in class, when working with ambivalent clients, a psychotherapist should -
ANSWER-assess a client's motivation to change
Before autism spectrum disorder emerged in DSM-5, Asperger's disorder was
distinguished from autistic disorder by the absence of - ANSWER-impaired verbal
communication skills.
Carla experienced a manic episode two years ago. Since then, she has not displayed
symptoms of mania, but she has struggled with a severely depressed mood and a loss
of interest in activities she used to enjoy, often for weeks at a time. Which of the
following appears to be the most accurate diagnosis? - ANSWER-Bipolar I disorder
Cognitive defusion is one way to create distance between thoughts and emotions or
between thoughts and behaviors. A defusion method discussed in class to address the
negative intrusive thought, "I'm a loser," is to - ANSWER-think or say "I'm having the
thought that I'm a loser"
