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Clinical Psych Key Studies (25-26)

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sample for the Freeman study (VR for SZ) was [ ] Ps.

(a)  

2.

All the Ps in the Freeman study (SZ) were students or staff from

(a)  

3.

The mean age for the Ps in Freeman (SZ) was [ ] years.

(a)  

4.

The Ps in Freeman (VR)

a)

had all been diagnosed with a phobia

b)

had no history of mental illness

c)

had all been diagnosed with a mood disorder

d)

had all been diagnosed with schizophrenia

5.

The Freeman study set out to investigate whether Ps WITHOUT a mental illness would experience thoughts of [2 words] in virtual reality.

(a)  

6.

The Ps in the Freeman study (VR and SZ) responded to an advertisement within the University College London. This is [ ] sampling.

(a)  

7.

Ps in the Freeman study (VR and SZ) spent [ ] minutes in a virtual environment, a library scene.

(a)  

8.

Ps in the Freeman study (VR and SZ) spent 5 minutes in a virtual environment, a [ ] scene.

(a)  

9.

The Freeman study (VR and SZ) set out to investigate what cognitive or [ ] factors would predict the likelihood of experiencing persecutory ideation in VR.

(a)  

10.

Ps in the Freeman study on VR and SZ HYPOTHESIZED that higher levels of [ ] would be predictors of persecutory ideation in VR.

a)

emotional distress and paranoia

b)

anxiety and paranoia

c)

emotional distress and interpersonal sensitivity

d)

anxiety and interpersonal sensitivity

11.

Ps in the Freeman study on VR and SZ were asked to explore the virtual environment and form an [ ] of the people in the room and what they may think of the P.

(a)  

12.

The most important data collected in the Freeman study on VR and SZ was through

a)

interviews and genetic testing

b)

questionnaires and interviews

c)

interviews and observation

d)

questionnaires and genetic testing

13.

Data in the Oruc study on bipolar disorder was collected through

a)

interviews and genetic testing

b)

questionnaires and interviews

c)

interviews and observation

d)

questionnaires and genetic testing

14.

Ps in the Freeman study on VR and SZ took 5 questionnaires, including the [3 words], a 53 item self-report measuring 9 different symptom dimensions, including interpersonal sensitivity.

(a)  

15.

To allow for the possibility that the questionnaires after the VR experience may prime Ps for persecutory thoughts, half of the Ps also completed them [ ] the experience.

(a)  

16.

Freeman (VR and SZ): [2 words] - a tendency to focus on feelings of personal inadequacy or inferiority and a feeling of marked discomfort during interactions with others

(a)  

17.

Which statement is NOT true about the results of the Freeman study (VR and SZ)?

a)

Most of the Ps experienced feelings of persecution.

b)

There were no significant differences in persecution scores between males and females.

c)

There were no significant differences in persecution scores between those who did questionnaires before and after, vs. only after.

d)

There was a significant correlation between scores on the paranoia questionnaire and the interview.

18.

Surprisingly, there was no significant correlation between persecutory thoughts in VR and [ ] score.

(a)  

19.

Freeman ACTUALLY found higher levels of persecutory ideation in VR was significantly correlated with higher levels of [ ] and interpersonal sensitivity.

(a)  

20.

A key conclusion of the Freeman study is that non-clinical participants DO [3 words] to VR characters.

(a)  

21.

Which is HIGH for the Freeman study (VR and SZ)?

a)

mundane realism

b)

generalisability

c)

ecological validity

d)

standardization

22.

All the Ps in the Oruc study were from [ ] (country).

(a)  

23.

The aim of the Oruc study was to investigate whether the genes encoding for certain [ ] receptors (5-HT2C) and transporters (5-HT) could be involved in susceptibility to bipolar disorder

(a)  

24.

The aim of the Oruc study was to investigate whether the genes encoding for certain serotonin receptors (5-HT2C) and serotonin transporters (5-HT) could be involved in [ ] to bipolar disorder.

(a)  

25.

The experimental group in the Oruc study about a genetic basis for bipolar disorder was [ ] unrelated patients with bipolar disorder.

(a)  

26.

Data from the 42 patients with bipolar disorder was compared to that of [ ] Ps with no family psychiatric history, then matched in terms of age and sex.

(a)  

27.

Both groups in Oruc underwent DNA testing for [ ] (variations) in the 5-HT2C and 5-HT genes (linked to certain serotonin receptors and transporters).

(a)  

28.

The Ps in the Oruc sample ranged in age from [ ]-70.

(a)  

29.

[ ] of the Ps in the Oruc experimental sample had a first-degree relative who had been diagnosed with a major affective disorder.

(a)  

30.

Oruc: Ps with bipolar disorder were no more likely to show specific polymorphisms compared to the control group in the overall sample, but a significant association appeared when the data was analysed separately by [ ].

(a)  

31.

Oruc: Serotonin as a neurotransmitter is understood to be sexually [ ], meaning there are differences in how it acts in men and women.

(a)  

32.

The central conclusion of the Oruc study was: Polymorphisms in 5-HT and 5-HT2C may lead to increased risk of developing BPD in [ ] only.

(a)  

33.

Generally, the Oruc study points to [ ], as it suggests an influence of genes, and we are not able to change our DNA.

(a)  

34.

The Oruc study on genetic influences for bipolar disorder used a [2 words] design.

(a)  

35.

Which statement is NOT true of the Oruc study?

a)

No significant associations were found in the overall sample.

b)

In the overall sample, Ps with bipolar were not significantly more likely to have polymorphisms than those in the control group.

c)

Polymorphisms for both target genes were more common in men with bipolar than in the control group.

d)

In the overall sample, those with a family history of mood disorder were no more likely to have polymorphisms than other Ps.

36.

BII phobia is especially hard to treat because of the common physiological response of [ ] when exposed to the stimulus - when people are unconscious they cannot do CBT.

(a)  

37.

Treating phobias through CBT involves challenging [ ] thoughts and replacing them with more productive ones.

(a)  

38.

The key point of ALL cognitive-behavioural therapy is that our emotions and behaviour both stem from our [ ], so changing those is key to getting better.

(a)  

39.

The goal of applied muscle tension is to train Ps with blood phobia to increase their [2 words] on demand to prevent fainting.

(a)  

40.

Chapman and DeLapp aim: To investigate whether BII phobia could be successfully treated using CBT and [3 words] therapy

(a)  

41.

Chapman and DeLapp aim: To investigate whether BII phobia could be successfully treated using CBT and [3 words] therapy

(a)  

42.

Chapman and DeLapp: "T" was a [ ]-year old white male diagnosed with BII phobia

(a)  

43.

The research method of Chapman and DeLapp's study on treating phobias with CBT and AMT was [2 words]

(a)  

44.

Which was used to determine whether "T" had a blood phobia?

a)

Blood Injection Phobia Inventory

b)

Subjective Unit of Distress Scale

c)

Beck Anxiety Inventory

d)

Blood Injection Symptom Scale

45.

Which was used to assess T's discomfort during exposure to phobic stimuli throughout his treatment?

a)

Blood Injection Phobia Inventory

b)

Subjective Unit of Distress Scale

c)

Beck Anxiety Inventory

d)

Blood Injection Symptom Scale

46.

T was reassessed for his BII phobia at what 3 intervals and found to still be cured of the phobia?

a)

4, 10, 12 months

b)

4, 8, 12 months

c)

3, 6, 9 months

d)

3, 6, 12 months

47.

T underwent [ ] sessions of CBT and Applied Muscle Tension Therapy in the course of his treatment.

(a)  

48.

Which was used to cure T's blood phobia?

a)

covert sensitisation

b)

imaginal desensitisation

c)

applied muscle tension

d)

cognitive behavioural therapy

49.

Which was used to keep T from fainting so that he could actually take part in systematic desensitisation?

a)

covert sensitisation

b)

imaginal desensitisation

c)

applied muscle tension

d)

cognitive behavioural therapy

50.

As part of his CBT, T was educated about how common phobias are and created a fear [ ] which he worked through starting with the least threatening experience.

(a)  

51.

Having his blood drawn was originally a [ ] on his SUDS (out of 100), but by the end of his therapy it had dropped to 0.

(a)  

52.

One of the main problems with self-reports, especially in the context of phobia treatments, is that Ps may respond to a [2 words] bias and feel pressured to report that they have improved as a result of treatment.

(a)  

53.

One of the main weaknesses of case studies is that their [ ] is limited, as the results cannot be replicated or checked for reliability because of the unique nature of each individual.

(a)  

54.

One of the main weaknesses of case studies is that their generalisability is limited, as the results cannot be [ ]ed or checked for reliability because of the unique nature of each individual.

(a)  

55.

A SUDS acknowledges that fear/anxiety in response to a phobic stimulus is [ ] to the individual and must be measured that way.

(a)  

56.

Case studies are from the [ ] approach, which focuses on understanding individuals in their unique context rather than seeking general principles and patterns applicable to groups.

(a)  

57.

A [ ] approach seeks to arrive at general principles and patterns applicable to groups.

(a)  

58.

Lovell: The aim was to compare the [ ] of CBT carried out by telephone with CBT carried out face-to-face in the treatment of OCD.

(a)  

59.

Lovell: The aim was to compare the effectiveness of CBT carried out by [ ] with CBT carried out face-to-face in the treatment of OCD.

(a)  

60.

The Lovell procedure (CBT for OCD) was all of the following EXCEPT

a)

double-blind

b)

non-inferiority

c)

independent measures

d)

randomised, controlled

61.

The goal of testing OCD (ERP) by telephone was to allows patients get therapy more [ ] and less expensively, reducing long waiting lists during which symptoms get more severe.

(a)  

62.

Lovell: The telephone sessions to treat OCD were up to [ ] minutes each.

(a)  

63.

Lovell: The face-to-face sessions to treat OCD were up to [ ] minutes each.

(a)  

64.

Lovell: In general, telephone therapy makes treatment more [ ] for those with less money or severe symptoms that make travel difficult.

(a)  

65.

Lovell: [ ] Ps, all diagnosed with OCD, aged between 16 and 65 and being treated at one of 2 outpatient UK clinics

(a)  

66.

For the baseline measure, the Ps in Lovell were given the Y-BOCS twice, [ ] weeks apart.

(a)  

67.

Treatment in the Lovell study (OCD) was considered clinically relevant if their Y-BOCS decreased by at least 2 [2 words].

(a)  

68.

Difference in Y-BOCS score between two groups at 6 month check-in was [ ]

(a)  

69.

The Lovell study is what's known as a non-[ ] study, meaning the telephone OCD was not expected to work less well than face-to-face.

(a)  

70.

The variable most strongly associated with positive treatment response for OAs was a [ ].

(a)  

71.

Clinically relevant treatment in the Grant study was defined as a [ ]% reduction in PG-YBOCS score.

(a)  

72.

The effectiveness of the OA treatment in the Grant study was measured by the change in [ ] score.

(a)  

73.

[ ]% of Ps received an active medication, in the Grant study of OAs.

(a)  

74.

The Grant study actually combined the results of two studies, one on [ ], and one on naltrexone.

(a)  

75.

Ps had to be on [ ] in order to be included in the Grant study on opiate antagonists.

(a)  

76.

To be included in the Grant study, Ps had to score a 5 or higher on the [ ] Gambling Screener.

(a)  

77.

The Grant sample was [ ] Ps with pathological gambling.

(a)  

78.

The Grant study set out to identify the [ ] associated with treatment outcome in pathological gambling subjects receiving opiate antagonists

(a)  

79.

The Grant key study investigated the factors that influenced the effectiveness of [ ] as treatment for pathological gambling.

(a)  

80.

[ ] were associated with a positive treatment outcome, but only among those taking higher doses.

a)

stronger urges to gamble

b)

family history of alcoholism

c)

age

d)

type of gambling

81.

In Grant, [ ] Ps were more likely to respond to the placebo.

(a)  

82.

Which group was not excluded from the Grant sample?

a)

Bipolar Type I and II

b)

Schizophrenic

c)

Anxiety

d)

Dementia

83.

Which group was NOT excluded from the Grant study?

a)

pregnant women

b)

people with an unstable medical illness

c)

drug users

d)

smokers

84.

Family history for Ps in the Grant study was gathered using

a)

PG-YBOCS

b)

semi-structured interviews

c)

K-SAS

d)

observations

85.

Psychosocial functioning was assessed in the Grant study using the [ ] Scale.

(a)  

86.

Researchers in Grant et al hypothesized that WHICH group would respond better to the placebo?

a)

People with more severe PG

b)

People with less severe PG

c)

Younger people

d)

Older people

87.

Opiate antagonists work be reducing the response of the [ ] centre in the brain (located in the striatum).

(a)  

88.

The purpose of the Grant study was to understand why [ ]% of people with gambling disorder did NOT seem to respond to opiate antagonists.

a)

5-15%

b)

10-30%

c)

20-35%

d)

20-40%

89.

Both groups in Oruc underwent DNA testing for [ ] (variations) in the 5-[ ] and 5-HT genes (linked to certain serotonin receptors and transporters).

(a)