Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the DSM-5 in the diagnosis of mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

To be descriptive and provide clear diagnostic categories

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a medication for depression. The doctor explains that the dose must be high enough to be effective but not so high as to cause side effects. What is this optimal range called?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic window

Question 3

Which of the following is a key difference between humanistic and psychoanalytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic therapy aims to promote growth, while psychoanalytic therapy aims to cure mental illness.

Question 4

A therapist uses systematic desensitization to help a client overcome a fear of heights. Which school of psychotherapy does this technique belong to?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural therapy

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'catastrophizing' as described in cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Believing that losing a job means you will never find employment again and will become homeless

Question 6

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used to treat which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Severe depression

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a good therapist according to the provided checklist?

Accepted Answer

The therapist spends most of the session making small talk and sharing personal anecdotes

Question 8

A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is taught to resist the urge to perform compulsions and to challenge obsessional thinking. Which type of therapy is being used?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Question 9

According to the medical model, psychological disorders are viewed as:

Accepted Answer

Illnesses of the mind that can be diagnosed and treated

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the eclectic approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

Combining techniques from various forms of therapy to fit the client’s needs

Question 11

A therapist helps a client identify and challenge negative automatic thoughts that contribute to their depression. This approach is most closely associated with which therapist?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential risk of a therapist who lacks clear professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic relationship may become harmful or unethical

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the main focus of behaviour therapy?

Accepted Answer

Changing maladaptive behaviours using principles of learning

Question 14

A client is experiencing severe side effects from a psychiatric medication. According to the concept of the therapeutic window, what is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

The medication dose is too high, exceeding the therapeutic window

Question 15

Which of the following is a key feature of exposure therapy for phobias?

Accepted Answer

Gradually exposing the client to the feared object or situation until anxiety decreases

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It provides a list of symptoms, onset, predisposing factors, course, prevalence, sex ratio, and cultural issues for each disorder

Question 17

A client reports that their therapist gets defensive and angry when challenged, and often shares personal anecdotes. According to the checklist, what should the client consider?

Accepted Answer

The therapist may not be in a good position to help and could be harmful

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the main goal of cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

To alter negative thinking patterns that worsen depression and anxiety

Question 19

A client with a phobia of dogs is guided to spend time with a dog until their anxiety decreases. This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Question 20

Which of the following is a benefit of combining medication and psychotherapy for mental health disorders?

Accepted Answer

It may help each approach achieve better reduction in symptoms

Psychological and Biological Treatments for Mental Disorders

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