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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, emotions, and personality. It is an important subject for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, KPPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, CSS, and PMS.

Hiding information or things from your therapist can be evidence for
A transference
B resistance to therapy
C free association
D displacement
Correct Answer: resistance to therapy
Alex feels so hopeless and depressed that he has recently thought about taking his own life. The drug most likely to prove beneficial to him is:
A Xanax.
B Prozac
C Thorazine.
D Ati9van.
Correct Answer: Prozac
Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates:
A transference.
B counterconditioning.
C unconditional positive regard.
D the placebo effect
Correct Answer: the placebo effect
Gil has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gil’s therapist is MOST likely treating him for
A generalized anxiety disorder
B schizophrenia
C borderline personality disorder
D panic disorder
Correct Answer: schizophrenia
Which of the following techniques is derived from classical principles?
A transference
B stress inoculation training
C systematic desensitization
D ECT
Correct Answer: systematic desensitization
Kammy vividly imagines being abused by her own mother while her therapist triggers eye movements by waving a finger in front of Kammy’s eyes. The therapist is apparently using a technique known as:
A EMDR
B virtual reality exposure therapy.
C meta-analysis.
D transference.
Correct Answer: EMDR
During a marriage counselling session, the therapist suggests to Mr.and Mrs. Gallo that they each restate their spouse’s comments before making their own. The therapist was applying a technique most closely associated with:
A client-centered therapy
B psychoanalysis.
C systematic desensitization.
D cognitive-behavior therapy
Correct Answer: client-centered therapy
Which of the following considered to be the most nondirective form of therapy?
A counterconditioning.
B cognitive therapy
C psychoanalysis
D client-centered therapy
Correct Answer: client-centered therapy
Jenna is afraid of speaking to a large audience. Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like, “Cheer up, Jenna. You know what you’re talking about and your topic is really interesting!” This approach to reducing Jenna’s fear most clearly illustrates:
A psychanalysis.
B client-centered therapy.
C stress inoculation training
D aversive conditioning
Correct Answer: stress inoculation training
Which form of therapy would most likely help depressed patients by teaching them how to resolve disagreements with their friends?
A humanistic therapy
B interpersonal psychotherapy
C psychoanalysis
D cognitive therapy
Correct Answer: interpersonal psychotherapy