A. no one is really certain why it works
B. it acts as a form of aversion therapy
C. it alters neural circuits in the brain
D. it performs strong operant condition techniques
Related Mcqs:
- Identify the accurate assertion from those given below, in relation to the course of major depressive order.
A. Most people with major depressive disorder experience only isolated episodes or depression.
B. Depression is a disorder of adulthood and does not affect children.
C. Major depressive disorder follow a recurrent course.
D. Early onset of major depressive disorder a better course of depression over time. - A therapist openly challenges a client’s statement that she is a failure as a woman because her boyfriend left her, insisting that she justify it with evidence. Which type of therapy is probably being used?
A. Psychodynamic therapy
B. client-centered therapy
C. aversion therapy
D. cognitive therapy - Zahid is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several elderly people out of the their life savings, and he seems to have little feelings for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behaviour is evidence of: _____________?
A. a dissociative disorder.
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. schizophrenia.
D. a personality disorder. - A person who does not conform to the accepted norms of morality and behavior and is impulsive, callous, and manipulative is referred to as having _________?
A. borderline personality disorder
B. histrionic personality disorder
C. paranoid personality disorder
D. antisocial personality disorder - All of the following are techniques of psychoanalysis EXCEPT:
A. Catharsis
B. Systematic desentization
C. Dream analysis
D. Free association - Symptoms of major depressive disorder might include:
1: Specific phobias.
2: Losing interest or pleasure in things that you usually enjoy.
3: Changes in appetite.
4: An excessively euphoric mood.A. 1 & 2
B. 3 & 4
C. 2 & 3
D. 1 & 4 - Jefferson has gone in for a psychiatric assessment. He tells the clinician that he has been feeling detached from his surroundings since he started taking medication to control his high blood pressure. The clinician would use
A. Axis III of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
B. either Axis I or Axis II of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
C. Axis X of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
D. both Axis IV and Axis V of the DSM-IV to record this medical information - Which of this definitions applies to ALL types of abnormal behavior?
A. Abnormal behavior occurs in frequently.
B. Abnormal behavior is odd or strange.
C. Abnormal behavior is characterized by suffering.
D. Abnormal behavior causes impairment in the person’s life. - A psychodynamic therapist is most likely to: _____________?
A. suggest interpretive insights regarding patients’ difficulties.
B. help patients identify a hierarchy of anxiety-arousing experiences.
C. associate patients’ undesirable behaviors with unpleasant consequences.
D. recommend the use of antipsychotic drugs during the process of psychotherapy. - Linda’s therapist has her practice active listening skills in structured role-playing exercises.Later,Linda is gradually asked to practice these skills with family members, friends, and finally, her boss. Linda is undergoing:
A. systematic desensitization.
B. biofeedback.
C. a token economy procedure.
D. social skills training.
