Psychotherapy Models Treatment (Mental Health)

Psychotherapy Models Treatment (Mental Health)

A. Compare and contrast (three) models on structure, uses, principles, assumptions, therapy techniques, and evidence for effectiveness.

B.  Describe each one of them by finding three peer reviewed studies on the effectiveness of the chosen model.  One peer study for each model

Below are the models to compare and contrast

i. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-used majorly to treat anxiety

ii. Interpersonal Psychotherapy-used majorly to treat depression

iii. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)-it helps patient construct solution rather than dwell on problems

References: 4-6

Pages: 5

APA style: originality.

A Child’s psychological feelings after being remove from there home?

A Child’s psychological feelings after being remove from there home?

Write a one page reflection paper on the topic you have chosen for you final paper. Follow these citations that are giving. My topic is “A Child’s psychological feelings after being removed from their home” feel free to google any informatijvzon that will be useful to the topic.

Read The Drinking A love story by Caroline Knapp and write the response paper

Read The Drinking A love story by Caroline Knapp and write the response paper

Read The Drinking: A love story by Caroline Knapp and write the response paper

Write a 4-5 page response paper that includes the following elements:

Name and describe the disorder that afflicts the main character. (Approx. 1 page – 30 points)
Using the Multipath Model, explore the factors in the individual’s life which may help explain the development and/or maintenance of their disorder. Be certain to address each of the four main areas of the Model. Be detailed and specifically identify features in the individual’s life that illustrate your points. (Approx. 2 pages – 60 points)
Describe the challenges (interpersonal and intrapersonal) faced by the main character as s/he has lived with the disorder. How has the disorder impacted the main character’s life (and the lives of those around the main character)? How have they coped? Again, be specific and give particular examples. Show me that you know and understand what the main character has dealt with, rather than giving a generic description of the issues. (Approx. 1 page – 30 points)
Trace the trajectory of the individual’s disorder. What does this one person’s experience suggest in terms of the impact such disorders have over one’s lifetime? (Approx. 1 page – 25 points)
3. Please organize your paper into four sections based on the above requirements. Include a title page and number of your pages. Provide the reference citation in APA style for the book you read.

Parenting Today

Parenting Today

You can choose from the list below for the topic.

  1. Your 9-year-old is frequently sad and feels that nobody likes him/her. A friend has just suggested that maybe he/she is suffering from childhood depression.
  2. Your 2-year-old has not begun speaking yet.
  3. Your 6-year-old still wets the bed almost every night.
  4. Your 6-year-old has just been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
  5. You find a bottle of vodka under your 18-year-old’s bed.
  6. Your 16-year-old comes into the house after attending a party, smelling of cigarettes and marijuana.

Instructions

Choose one of the Lot of Life scenarios. You should elaborate on the scenario by writing a letter to a relative or close friend or a diary/journal entry from the perspective of a parent writing about his or her child. Your letter/diary should explain what happened in detail, identify the issues you will need to consider and research in coming up with a solution, and a plan of action for how you will deal with the situation.

Your paper should have a cover sheet that lists your name, the BEHS 343 section number, and the scenario you have chosen. Your paper should be double spaced and use a standard font (e.g. Times New Roman, 12 pt)

 

 

Positioning Statement and Motto

Positioning Statement and Motto

Cause and Effects of Stress on 11th graders in High School

Use the provided information, as well as your own research, to assess one (1) of the stated brands (Tesla, SmoothieKing, Suave, or Nintendo) by completing the questions below with an ORIGINAL response to each. At the end of the worksheet, be sure to develop a new ORIGINAL positioning statement and motto for the brand you selected. Submit the completed template in the Week 4 assignment submission link.

1. Target Customers/Users
Who are the target customers for the company/brand? Make sure you tell why you selected each item that you did. (NOTE: DO NOT say “ANY, ALL, EVERYONE” you cannot target everyone, you must be specific)
Age Bracket: [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Gender: [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Income Bracket: [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Education Level: [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Lifestyle: [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Psychographics (Interest, Hobbies, Past-times): [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences)
Values (What the customer values overall in life): [Insert response-at least one to two good sentences) –
Other items you would segment up on (optional): [Insert response]

How does the company currently reach its customers/users? Look at the methods and media the company is currently using to reach the customers/users. What methods and media should the company use to currently reach the customers/users identified above? Why have you decided up on this suggestion?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

What would grab the customers/users’ attention? Why do you think this will capture their attention?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

What do these target customers’ value from the business and its products? Why do you think they value these items?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

2. Competitors
Who are the brand’s competitors? Provide at least 3 competitors and tell why you selected each competitor.
Competitor 1: [Insert response] (Identify Competitor and provide at least a good sentence or two discussing why you chose business as a leading competitor.)
Competitor 2: [Insert response] [Insert response] (Identify Competitor and provide at least a good sentence or two discussing why you chose business as a leading competitor.)
Competitor 3: [Insert response] [Insert response] (Identify Competitor and provide at least a good sentence or two discussing why you chose business as a leading competitor.)

What product category does the brand fit into? Why have you placed this brand into the product category that you did?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

What frame of reference (frame of mind) will customers use in making a choice to use/purchase this brand/service? What other brands/companies might customers compare this brand to (other than the top three identified above)?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

3. USP (Unique Selling Proposition) Creation
What is the brand’s uniqueness? What makes the brand stand out with the customers? Why do you think this is a key uniqueness for this business?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions]

What is the competitive advantage of the brand? What makes the brand stand out above its leading competitors? How is it different from other competing brands? Why do you consider this a competitive advantage?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions

What attributes or benefits does the brand have that dominate competitors? What makes the business’s products stand out above the competing products? Why do you think they dominate?
[Insert response-at least 4 good sentences-addressing all questions

Using your analysis in the three questions above, create a new USP (Unique Selling Proposition for your business? Why have you decided upon this particular USP?
Newly Created Unique Selling Proposition: [Insert response]
Defense/Justification of USP (Why have you created this): [Insert response-at least two good sentences)
4. Positioning Statement & Motto
Develop a new positioning statement and motto for the brand you selected. Below is an example of BMW’s positioning statement and motto. Discuss why you created the items that you did?
• BMW Positioning statement: The brand for discerning customers of sports cars (target customers) who want an exhilarating experience (USP).
• BMW Motto: BMW is the ultimate driving machine.
Newly Created Positioning Statement: [Insert response]
Defense/Justification of Positioning Statement Creation (Why have you created this): [Insert response-at least two good sentences)
Newly Created Motto: [Insert response]
Defense/ Justification of Motto Creation (Why have you created this): [Insert response-jvzat least two good sentences)

Eyewitness Evidence

Eyewitness Evidence

Congratulations! You have been hired by the court to serve as an expert on eyewitness identification. In most jurisdictions, experts are hired for and paid by either the defense or the prosecution, but in this unique jurisdiction, you have been hired by the court to be a neutral evaluator of the evidence. The court wants to know what was good and what was bad about this eyewitness evidence.
Steps: SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET AND PP SLIDESHOW.

Review concepts related to self-awareness including The Four Selves

Review concepts related to self-awareness including The Four Selves

Review concepts related to self-awareness, including The Four Selves, that you explored in the textbook and in the learning activities.
Consider the fact that an individual’s self-awareness combined with an individual’s perception of a situation often varies and differences in both can influence how a communication interaction transpires.
Reflect on a time when you encountered different perceptions of an event or interaction.
Address differences in your understanding of yourself in relation to another’s understanding of yourself.
Write a 3-4 page essay that describes the event, differences of perception and defines the concepts of self-awareness and perception . APA format

Culture and Psychology Paper

Culture and Psychology Paper

For this Module 2 Assessment, you will examine a scenario that includes an inter-group conflict. In this scenario, you are recognized as an authority in cross-cultural psychology and asked to serve as a consultant to help resolve the conflict. You will be asked to write up your recommendations in a 5–6 page paper not including your title and reference page.
Reference
Darley, J.M. & Latané, B. (1968). Bystander interview in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8(4), 377-383.
To Prepare:
Review the following:
Scenario: Culture, Psychology, and Community
Imagine an international organization has approached you to help resolve an inter-group conflict. You are an authority in cross-cultural psychology and have been asked to serve as a consultant based on a recent violent conflict involving a refugee community in your town and a local community organization. In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the violent conflict, there were incidents of discrimination and debates regarding the different views and practices people held about work, family, schools, and religious practice. Among the controversies has been the role of women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups.
Assignment: (6 pages excluding title page and reference page):
Part 1: Developing an Understanding (2 pages)
Based on the scenario, explain how you can help integrate the two diverse communities so that there is increased understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group. (Note: Make sure to include in your explanation the different views and practices of cultural groups as well as the role of women.)
Based on your knowledge of culture and psychology, provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole. In your suggestions make sure to include an explanation regarding group think and individualism vs. collectivism.
Part 2: Socio-Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Aspects (2 pages)
Based on your explanations in Part 1, how do your suggestions/solutions impact the socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects of the scenario and why?
Part 3: Gender, Cultural Values and Dimensions, and Group Dynamics (2 pages)
Explain the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics in the scenario.
Further explain any implications that may arise from when working between and within groups.
Support your Assignment by citing all resources in APA style, including those in the Learning Resources.
By Day 7
Submit your Module 2 Assessment.

Discuss the mass media impacts that are related to your chosen product and the advertising campaign

Discuss the mass media impacts that are related to your chosen product and the advertising campaign

Psychology and Mass Media

Discuss the mass media impacts that are related to your chosen product and the advertising campaign. Examine the campaign from at least 2 theories, research approaches, or perspectives. Also, include responses to the following questions in your discussion:
How is the product perceived?
How do individuals respond to the campaign?
What are the anticipated consequences of the campaign, if any?

 

Psychology and Mass Media

Psychology and Mass Media

Discuss the mass media impacts that are related to your chosen product and the advertising campaign. Examine the campaign from at least 2 theories, research approaches, or perspectives. Also, include responses to the following questions in your discussion:
How is the product perceived?
How do individuals respond to the campaign?
What are the anticipated consequences of the campaign, if any?

 

Human Growth and Development

Human Growth and Development

Answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
Part A
Describe in a well-developed paragraph that incudes a thesis the development focus of each of these groups:
1. Middle Childhood
2. Adolescence
3. Early Adulthood
4. Middle Adulthood
Part B
Describe how identity of self is developed in middle childhood and continued in adolescence, early adulthood, and middle adulthood, including one concrete example of how growth occurs for each stage.
Explain how interpersonal relationships, including those from family and school, experience growth from childhood to adolescence to early and middle adulthood. Include a relevant personal example for each stage.
Describe how intimacy is apparent in middle childhood and contrast this with intimacy in the adolescent and the young adult. Compare and contrast the physical and cognitive changes of early and middle adulthood.
Part C
Explain how what you have learned in this course has aided you in the understanding of the four stages covered so far: middle childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and middle adulthood. Give an example for each stage that describes how you would apply the information learned in that stage to your future profession.
Text book Information:

Six Step Process to Critical Writing Apply in Article Review

Six Step Process to Critical Writing Apply in Article Review

After reviewing the guidelines and resources, you should identify and download an appropriate research article to analyze. Search for journal articles using keywords associated with a topic in psychology and addiction. Limit your search to articles published within the last five years and that are peer-reviewed. The article must review a specific, original research study (i.e., with a specific research hypothesis; do not use an article which is a review of the literature).
Follow the Six Step Process to Critical Writing
For this week’s Assignment, you will work through the six-step process by analyzing the article you chose from the library and writing a critical review of the article.
Critical Thinking in Psychology
This paragraph should be the introduction. Include a thesis statement at the end of this paragraph.
Summary of the Article
Literature Review
Start the paragraph here, indenting all paragraphs. Do the same for the sections below, up to and including the Conclusion. In this section, summarize the literature review that appears in the research article (this typically appears in the first several pages of the research article).
Summarize the theories the authors discuss (e.g. social learning theory, positive reinforcement, addiction recover models, etc…). Information about the amount of sources the authors cite, the degree to which their sources are current, and the depth and coverage of the literature review
would strengthen this section of your paper. Summarize the hypothesis(es) of the study.
Methods Section
In this section, summarize the description of the research methods the authors present. For example, you should address the following questions. Who were the participants? How many participants were involved? What procedures did they use in this study? Did the researchers administer a survey or psychological test? If so, what was the name of the measure(s)?
Results Section
In this section, summarize the research results, indicating whether the researchers found support for the hypotheses.
Discussion Section
In this section, summarize the “Discussion” section of the research article. What strengths and limitations do the authors identify? What suggestions for future research do the authors provide?
Conclusion Section
In this section, summarize the “Conclusions” section of the research article. If the article selected does not have a conclusion section, please delete this section from your paper, DO NOT leave it blank.

Analysis of the Article
In the sections that follow, you should analyze the article using the critical thinking frameworks from the textbook. Apply the critical thinking frameworks, such as the Circle of Elements, when discussing the strengths and weaknesses

Waterfall Illusion

Waterfall Illusion

After you have played with the waterfall illusion (or motion aftereffect) demo in the lecture (and also see the link below), describe your experience, explain briefly in your own words what a motion after effect is, and say why it occurs. I am not interested in your opinion but in what the science has to say about this. http://isle.hanover.edu/isle.html?ch=Ch05Object/Ch05ProxSim Click on the above link. Click on Movement and Action in the left hand panel on the page that you come to. Click on demonstration of Motion Aftereffect.

Abnormal Psychology in the News

Abnormal Psychology in the News

While topics in abnormal psychology almost daily make the news, reporters do not always present research results in an accurate manner. Your task in this paper is to find a newspaper or magazine article from the past year that discusses at least one of the disorders addressed in this module. The article should be at least a few pages long. Your paper should include the following:

1. The URL for an online article about depressive or bipolar disorders
2. A summary, in your own words, of what the article was about
3. A description of the central issues or concerns; that is, why was the article written, do you think?
What is the message it is trying to convey?
4. A description on whether you think this article accurately described the disorder(s); be sure to base your answer on what you learned in the module. Also be sure to give specific reasons why you think the article did or did not accurately describe the disorder.
5. An evaluation of the impact of this article; does it genuinely contribute to understanding of the topic at hand or is it misleading?

Multichoice Questions Psychology

Multichoice Questions Psychology

Book access: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13–i3kau-4Orh4WMrMCdU83y5a9UNcpu/view

  • According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
  1. stress
  2. impaired functioning
  3. culturally expected responses
  4. psychotic symptoms

 

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  • The criterion that a behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because
  1. behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture
  2. the atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal
  3. behaviors vary very little from one individual to another within each culture
  4. many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they have a disorder

 

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  • A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?
  1. personal distress
  2. cultural factors
  3. impaired functioning
  4. violation of societal norms

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  • All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners EXCEPT
  1. analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems
  2. evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness
  3. conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments
  4. using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.

 

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  • Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the ________ of the disorder.
  1. prevalence
  2. incidence
  3. recurrence
  4. ratio

 

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  • Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of “madness” were generally attributed to
  1. toxins in the blood
  2. religious delusions
  3. brain disease
  4. demons and witches

 

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  • The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments. The phenomenon is called
  1. generalized conditioning
  2. stimulus generalization
  3. variety stimulus
  4. stimulus discrimination

 

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  • Hypnosis, psychoanalysis, free-association, and dream analysis, and balance of the id, ego, and superego are treatments associated with which psychological theory of behavior a. behavioral model
  1. humanistic theory
  2. psychoanalytic theory
  3. moral therapy

 

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  • Person-centered therapy with unconditional positive regard are treatments associated with which psychological theory of behavior
  1. behavioral model
  2. humanistic theory
  3. psychoanalytic theory
  4. moral therapy

 

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  • Benzodiazepines, or “minor” tranquilizers such as Valium and Librium, are effective in reducing the symptoms of
  1. depression
  2. anxiety
  3. schizophrenia
  4. hysteria

 

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  • Paul, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as he would frequently fight with other children. Paul found when he entered high school that he could channel this hostility into sports such as football or soccer. Paul demonstrated which of the following defense mechanisms
  1. repression
  2. rationalization
  3. sublimation
  4. displacement

 

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  • Mike is always trying to impress his pals with how strong and independent he has become. However, when Mike has social or emotional problems, he still wants his dad to figure out the solution
  1. regression
  2. repression
  3. projection
  4. rationalization

 

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  • The most accurate way to think of genes is that they
  1. set boundaries for our development
  2. determine both our physical and psychological characteristics
  3. determine physical but not psychological characteristics
  4. actually have very little to do with any of the characteristics that we display

 

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  • Inga is a charming and intelligent young lady who is well-liked by family and friends. Approximately ______ of Inga’s enduring personality traits and cognitive abilities can be attributed to genetic influence
  1. 25%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
  4. 100%

 

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  • According to recent estimates, genetic contributions to the development of most psychological disorders are __________________
  1. below 50%
  2. above 50%
  3. different for each disorder (estimates range from 0 to 100%)
  4. nonexistent

 

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  • In the diathesis-stress model, “diathesis” refers to
  1. an inherited disorder
  2. conditions in the environment that can trigger a disorder depending upon how severe the stressors are
  3. an inherited tendency or condition that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder
  4. the inheritance of multiple disorders

 

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  • The idea that our inherited tendencies influence the probability that we will encounter stressful life events is a characteristic of the _________________
  1. diathesis-stress model
  2. reciprocal gene-environment model
  3. genetic model
  4. psycho-social model

 

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  • Some people may be genetically predisposed to seek out difficult relationships. These difficult relationships may contribute to their experience of depression. This is an example of the ________
  1. diathesis-stress model
  2. reciprocal gene-environment model
  3. genetic model
  4. quantitative genetics model

 

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  • Movement, breathing, and sleeping depend on this ancient part of the brain, which is present in most animals
  1. brain stem
  2. cerebral cortex
  3. midbrain
  4. GABA

 

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  • Neurotransmitters are important because they
  1. allow neurons to send signals to other neurons
  2. maintain the oxygenation of the brain
  3. prevent the development of psychopathology.
  4. allow the brain to maintain its structural integrity

 

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  • For most people, verbal and cognitive processes are usually controlled by the ________ a. left hemisphere of the cortex
  1. right hemisphere of the cortex
  2. entire cortex
  3. midbrain

 

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  • Candace believes that no matter how hard she studies, she will never succeed in college. This behavior can best be explained by _______________
  1. personality disorder
  2. faulty neurotransmitter circuits
  3. learned helplessness
  4. internal conflicts

 

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  • Smith listened carefully to Lisa’s speech pattern, noting its speed, content, and continuity. He noticed no loose association but did hear indications of delusional thoughts and visual hallucinations. Which part of the mental status exam is being performed in this scenario:
  1. appearance and behavior
  2. sensorium
  3. mood and affect
  4. thought processes

 

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  • Brady arrived at the clinic accompanied by police, who had found him dressed only in shorts although the temperature was below freezing. He was reported to the police by someone who saw him walking slowly down the street, making strange faces, and talking to himself. Which part of the mental status exam is being performed in this scenario:
  1. intellectual functioning
  2. appearance and behavior
  3. mood and affect
  4. sensorium

 

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  • When Lisa was brought to Dr. Miller’s office, he asked if she knew the date and time, her identity, and where she was. Which part of the mental status exam is being performed in this scenario:
  1. intellectual functioning
  2. thought processes
  3. mood and affect
  4. sensorium

 

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  • Jones viewed as inappropriate Tim’s laughter after discussing his near-fatal incident and noted that Tim appeared to be elated. Which part of the mental status exam is being performed in this scenario:
  1. mood and affect
  2. thought processes
  3. appearance and behavior
  4. sensorium

 

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  • Holly’s vocabulary and memory seemed adequate, leading Dr. Smith to estimate that she was of average intelligence. Which part of the mental status exam is being performed in this scenario:
  1. intellectual functioning
  2. thought processes
  3. appearance and behavior
  4. sensorium

 

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  • The process of clinical assessment results in narrowing the focus to
  1. concentrate on problem areas that seem most relevant
  2. consider a broad range of problems.
  3. cover all possible problems
  4. concentrate on all problem areas equally

 

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  • Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic concepts that help determine the value of a psychological assessment procedure?
  1. reliability
  2. subjectivity
  3. validity
  4. standardization

 

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  • In a clinical interview, the law regarding “privileged communication” does NOT apply if the patient
  1. threatens self-harm or harm to another person
  2. relates a history of sexual abuse
  3. has been mentally ill for more than five years
  4. is hospitalized in a psychiatric facility

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  • The ABCs of observation refer to the ___________ sequence
  1. affect-behavior-cognition
  2. antecedent-behavior-cognition
  3. antecedent-behavior-consequence
  4. affect-behavior-consequence

 

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  • One important advantage of using a classification and diagnostic system like DSM-5 is that knowing a patient’s diagnosis
  1. helps the therapist to develop a treatment plan and prognosis
  2. allows patients to fully participate in their own treatment
  3. permits the insurance company to have access to patients’ records
  4. allows the therapist to see the patient as an individual

 

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  • Internal validity is defined as
  1. the extent to which the results of a study can be explained by the dependent variable
  2. the degree to which the hypothesis is supported by the study
  3. the overall quality of the research
  4. the extent to which the results in a study can be explained by the independent variable

 

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  • External validity refers to the
  1. degree that the dependent variable was changed in the study
  2. power of the independent variable to cause a change in the dependent variable
  3. extent to which findings apply to individuals or situations other than those studied
  4. overall quality of the study

 

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  • Your friend has trouble making commitments in relationships. You believe that this is because her parents had a bitter divorce when she was young. Your belief that a child who lives through a bitter parental divorce will have trouble making commitments in relationships as an adult would be considered a(n) _________
  1. hypothesis
  2. independent variable
  3. empirical conclusion
  4. applied theory

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  • The dependent variable in a research study is the variable that
  1. is expected to influence or change the variable being studied
  2. is the empirical result of the study
  3. is expected to be changed or influenced in the study
  4. forms the most important component of the hypothesis

 

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  • Any factor in a research study that makes the results uninterpretable is called a(n) ________
  1. independent variable
  2. confound
  3. dependent variable
  4. confluence

 

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  • Randomization is used to assign research participants to groups in order to
  1. prevent assembling groups that differ in a way that may influence the research outcome
  2. make sure that all participants in the study are the same with respect to the dependent variable when the study is concluded
  3. make sure that all participants are the same with respect to the independent variable before the study begins
  4. prevent any differences in the way the independent variable is manipulated for all research subjects

 

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  • A study that uses the controlled conditions of the lab to replicate the phenomenon under study is called a(n)
  1. analogue model
  2. longitudinal study
  3. cross-sectional study
  4. retrospective study

 

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  • Statistical significance determines whether an observed difference between a treatment and control group is likely due to _____________
  1. random assignment
  2. external validity
  3. chance
  4. confounds

 

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  • When studying family functioning, it has been observed that marital discord often increases as child behavior problems increase in the family. Using the correlational model
  1. it is possible to determine that marital problems generally cause child behavior problems
  2. it is not possible to determine whether marital discord causes child behavior problems, whether child behavior problems cause marital discord, or whether both may be true
  3. it is possible to determine whether marital problems cause child behavior problems or whether child behavior problems cause marital problems, but it is not possible to determine whether both may be true
  4. it is possible to determine whether any or all observed effects may be causing changes on any of the variables being studied

 

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  • The purpose of a control group in experimental research is to
  1. control for the expectation of some research subjects that they will improve just because they are in a research study
  2. determine whether a treatment or independent variable actually influenced change in the independent variable
  3. determine statistical significance
  4. control the dependent variable

 

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  • At the beginning of the 20th century, the leading cause of death in the U.S. was _______________
  1. automobile accidents
  2. infectious diseases
  3. heart attacks
  4. suicides

 

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  • Knowledge derived from the behavioral sciences applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems is called
  1. health psychology
  2. behavioral medicine
  3. psychophysiological disorders
  4. psychosomatic medicine

 

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  • “AIDS, a disease of the immune system, is directly affected by stress. Stress may then promote the deadly progression of the disease.” These two statements are an example of ________ factors influencing ________ processes
  1. psychological; biological
  2. biological; psychological
  3. sociocultural; genetic
  4. genetic; sociocultural

 

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  • What percentage of deaths that are attributed to the top ten causes of death in the US can be traced to lifestyle choices?
  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%

 

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  • Which of the following factors is most closely related to how well you think you can cope with a threat or challenge?
  1. control
  2. effort
  3. cortisol
  4. practice

 

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  • The immune system is weakened in AIDS patients because the human immunodeficiency virus directly attacks the lymphocytes called _______________
  1. killer T cells
  2. T4 (helper cells)
  3. suppressor T cells
  4. B cells

 

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  • Group psychotherapy for cancer patients tends to
  1. reduce recovery times
  2. increase survival times
  3. affect mental but not physical health
  4. cure cancer

 

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50) Unhealthy and/or risky behaviors that impact directly on the cardiovascular system may contribute to

  1. strokes and high blood pressure only
  2. coronary heart disease only
  3. strokes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease
  4. reduced immunity to autoimmune diseases