Question 1

A client who has improved in therapy after switching from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to a psychodynamic approach is most likely benefiting from which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic alliance

Question 2

A therapist is working with a client who has a history of unstable adult relationships, which the therapist attributes to inconsistent caregiving in childhood. Which theoretical perspective best explains this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Object relations theory

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the systems approach in family therapy?

Accepted Answer

Viewing behaviour as influenced by interacting systems

Question 4

A client is prescribed a medication that blocks the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing its availability in the brain. This medication is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 5

A therapist encourages a client to talk freely and without censorship in order to uncover unconscious material. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Free association

Question 6

Which of the following is a major limitation of empirically supported treatments in psychotherapy research?

Accepted Answer

Many therapies are difficult to evaluate rigorously

Question 7

A person who avoids therapy due to fear of being judged by others is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Stigma

Question 8

Which of the following best explains why selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may improve mood beyond simply increasing neurotransmitter levels?

Accepted Answer

They stimulate neurogenesis in the hippocampus

Question 9

A therapist uses the COAL approach (curious, open, accepting, loving) to help a client observe their thoughts without reacting to them. This is most characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based therapy

Question 10

Which of the following treatments would be LEAST dependent on learning principles?

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic therapy

Question 11

A client with severe, treatment-resistant depression is most likely to benefit from which of the following interventions?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation

Question 12

Which of the following best describes decentring as used in psychological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Observing thoughts objectively from a distance

Question 13

A therapist helps a client challenge the belief 'Everyone hates me' by examining evidence for and against this thought. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE about psychiatrists compared to clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

They are medical doctors who prescribe medication

Question 15

A person who is socially avoidant due to feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Avoidant personality disorder

Question 16

Which of the following is a key criticism of early treatments for mental illness such as lobotomies?

Accepted Answer

They caused severe and irreversible damage

Question 17

A person who is detached, has little desire for close relationships, and seems cold or aloof most likely has which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Schizoid personality disorder

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Early disruptions in brain development that manifest later

Question 19

A person with an inflated sense of self-importance, need for admiration, and manipulative interpersonal style most likely has:

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic personality disorder

Question 20

A person who is clingy, needs reassurance, and struggles to make everyday decisions without help may have which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dependent personality disorder

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