Question 1

Which technique in psychoanalysis involves clients expressing their thoughts and feelings with minimal censorship, allowing the analyst to search for clues about unconscious processes?

Accepted Answer

Free association

Question 2

According to Freud, what was the primary cause of Anna O's hysteria?

Accepted Answer

Resentment over her father's physical illness and subsequent death

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a feature of modern psychodynamic therapies?

Accepted Answer

Systematic monitoring of behaviors

Question 4

In person-centered therapy, which condition is essential for creating a safe emotional climate?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard

Question 5

Carl Rogers' theory suggests that believing affection is conditional leads to which sequence of psychological outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Distortion of shortcomings, incongruent self-concept, recurrent anxiety

Question 6

Which therapy focuses on family dynamics and communication, often used for families dealing with addiction or poor emotional control?

Accepted Answer

Family therapy

Question 7

In group therapy, what is the therapist's primary role?

Accepted Answer

Selecting participants and setting session goals

Question 8

Which component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves challenging negative thought patterns and questioning self-defeating beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive component

Question 9

Which non-pharmacological treatment for depression produces brief improvement in about 60% of patients and is more effective when combined with antidepressants or light therapy?

Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation

Question 10

What is the primary mechanism of action for monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in treating depression?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, increasing synaptic levels of monoamine neurotransmitters

Question 11

Which antidepressant class is associated with the 'cheese effect,' where consuming tyramine-rich foods can dangerously raise blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Question 12

Which of the following statements about SSRIs is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs can cause side effects such as weight gain and sexual dysfunction

Question 13

Which of the following is a plausible reason why some ineffective treatments for depression may appear effective?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous remission

Question 14

A patient misremembers their symptoms as worse before treatment than they actually were. Which psychological bias does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Retrospective rewriting of the past

Question 15

Which equation best represents the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on neurotransmitter concentration in the synaptic cleft?

Accepted Answer

$$[NT]_{synaptic} = [NT]_{released} - [NT]_{reuptake}$$

Question 16

Which therapy is most likely to help a client restructure their self-concept to better correspond with reality?

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy

Question 17

Which of the following is a key difference between psychoanalysis and modern psychodynamic therapies?

Accepted Answer

Modern psychodynamic therapies focus more on the therapeutic relationship itself

Question 18

Which antidepressant is considered 'atypical' and is favored for its low side effect profile, acting as an inhibitor of dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake?

Accepted Answer

Bupropion

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the placebo effect in the context of depression treatment?

Accepted Answer

Improvement due to the expectation of improvement

Question 20

Which therapy would most likely use behavioral rehearsal and modeling as techniques to help clients build new skills?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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