part 2 ch 14 and 15,16 psychology openstax

Joey was convicted of domestic violence. As part of his sentence, the judge has ordered that he attend therapy for anger management. This is considered ________ treatment.

• involuntary

• voluntary

• optional

• discretionary

Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. His view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a ________ perspective.

• c. biological

• a. psychological

• b. sociocultural

• d. cognitive

Symptoms of PTSD include all of the following except ________.

• a. intrusive thoughts

• b. emotional numbness

• c. hypervigilance

• d. physical complaints that cannot be explained medically

The sociocultural perspective looks at you, your behaviors, and your symptoms in the context of your ________.

• a. personal experiences

• b. family history

• c. culture and background

• d. psychological state

Which of the following is not one of the presumed components of happiness?

• a. financial stability

• b. strong social connections

• c. regular pleasurable experiences

• d. meaningful work

Which of the following elevates the risk for developing PTSD?

• a. severity of the trauma

• b. duration of the trauma

• c. age at the time of trauma

• d. gender of the individual

John was drug-free for almost six months. Then he started hanging out with his addict friends, and he has now started abusing drugs again. This is an example of ________.

• relapse

• recovery

• intervention

• withdrawal

Which of the following was not listed as a barrier to mental health treatment?

• a. lack of access to services

• b. stigma associated with mental health

• c. high treatment costs

• d. being a member of the ethnic majority

What happens during an intake?

• a. The therapist gathers specific information to address the client’s immediate needs such as the presenting problem, the client’s support system, and insurance status. The therapist informs the client about confidentiality, fees, and what to expect in a therapy session.

• b. The therapist conducts a psychological evaluation to diagnose the client’s mental health condition and prescribes medication accordingly.

• c. The therapist engages in a casual conversation with the client to build rapport without discussing any specific issues.

• d. The therapist provides a detailed treatment plan and sets long-term goals for the client without gathering initial information.

People with borderline personality disorder often ________.

• a. exhibit extreme mood swings

• b. have a strong sense of self

• c. are impulsive and unpredictable

• d. prefer stable relationships