Question 1

Which of the following is a primary goal of community psychology?

Accepted Answer

To prevent or minimize the development of disorders by enhancing community-level supports

Question 2

According to the study materials, which group is LEAST likely to seek therapy in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Racialized or marginalized groups

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to receiving therapy/support?

Accepted Answer

Having a strong support network

Question 4

Freud’s psychoanalysis emphasizes bringing which of the following into conscious awareness?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious conflicts and repressed impulses

Question 5

Which technique is central to systematic desensitization in behavioural therapy?

Accepted Answer

Gradual exposure to a feared stimulus coupled with relaxation training

Question 6

In person-centered therapy, what is considered most critical for a positive therapeutic outcome?

Accepted Answer

Therapist being authentic, showing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the focus of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on present and future problems with structured sessions and homework

Question 8

A patient is prescribed medication to increase serotonin transmission at synapses. Which type of therapy is this?

Accepted Answer

Drug therapy (psychopharmacotherapy)

Question 9

Which of the following is a limitation of behavioural therapies according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

They do not directly address cognition or problematic thoughts

Question 10

Which concept is central to Beck’s Cognitive Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Distorted beliefs are the result of cognitive errors

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about group therapy?

Accepted Answer

It treats more than one person at a time and can be as helpful as individual treatments

Question 12

In couple and family therapy, who is considered the 'patient'?

Accepted Answer

The couple or the family system as a whole

Question 13

Which of the following is a biomedical therapy used as a last resort for severe depression?

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Question 14

Which major family therapy approach focuses on the interconnectedness and interdependence of family members?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Family Systems Therapy

Question 15

A therapist helps a client identify and modify negative thinking patterns, assigns homework, and uses relaxation techniques. Which therapy is being described?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a core idea of humanistic therapies?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing the fundamentally negative nature of humans

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a psychodynamic therapy technique?

Accepted Answer

Free association

Question 18

A patient with severe OCD undergoes a procedure where electric currents destroy the cingulum. What is this procedure called?

Accepted Answer

Cingulotomy

Question 19

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between neurotransmitter transmission and drug therapy for depression?

Accepted Answer

$N = S + D + NE$

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world example of a barrier to therapy that could be addressed by community psychology?

Accepted Answer

Long wait lists for youth mental health services in rural areas

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