Question 1

Albert Bandura is credited with originally developing the progressive relaxation procedure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Behavior therapists tend to:

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A)  be active and directive.
B)  function as consultants.
C)  function as problem solvers.
D)  all of these

Question 3

A trend in contemporary behavior therapy is the increased emphasis on the role of thinking and "self-talk" as a factor in behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The key principle in applied behavior analysis is:

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A)  to use the least aversive means to change behavior.
B)  to use positive and negative punishment to change behavior.
C)  in vivo desensitization.
D)  all of these.

Question 5

Behavior therapy assumes that:

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A)  behavior is the result of unconscious forces.
B)  behavior is the result of free choices.
C)  behavior is determined by psychic energy.
D)  behavior is learned.

Question 6

Systematic desensitization typically includes the use of relaxation procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Both Linehan and Lazurus emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship in behavioral treatments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There is little empirical support for ACT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the second wave of behavior therapy,therapists:

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A)  continued to emphasize empirically supported treatments.
B)  increased their focus on the role of emotion in behavior change.
C)  adopted a stronger biological perspective.
D)  applied behavior therapy principles to prevention of disease and illness.
E)  all of these

Question 10

In conducting a behavioral assessment,the client's functioning is taken into account in which area(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional dimensions
B)  cognitive dimensions
C)  behavioral dimensions
D)  interpersonal dimensions
E)  all of these

Question 11

Multimodal therapy is a therapeutic approach that is grounded on:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive behavior therapy.
B)  social learning theory.
C)  applied behavior analysis.
D)  operant conditioning.
E)  dialectical behavior therapy

Question 12

What would be the most accurate way of describing mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to a friend or colleague?

Accepted Answer

A)  MBSR consists of the notion that much of our distress and suffering results from continually wanting things to be different from how they actually are.
B)  MBSR aims to assist people in learning how to live more fully in the present rather than ruminating about the past or being overly concerned about the future.
C)  MBSR does not actively teach cognitive modification techniques,nor does it label certain cognitions as "dysfunctional," because this is not consistent with the nonjudgmental attitude one strives to cultivate in mindfulness practice.
D)  The approach adopted in the MBSR program is to develop the capacity for sustained directed attention through formal meditation practice.
E)  All of these.

Question 13

Dialectical behavior therapy requires both individual and group treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A behavior therapist makes use of the technique of open-ended questioning for the purpose of
obtaining important information related to the client's problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true about "technical eclecticism" in multimodal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapists borrow techniques exclusively from the social learning model.
B)  Therapists use techniques from various theoretical models without subscribing to the theory.
C)  The client is fit into a predetermined treatment.
D)  It is considered confusing to the client.
E)  It essentially gives therapists permission to use techniques and strategies in a haphazard and sloppy manner.

Question 16

All of the following are characteristics of the behavioral approaches except:

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A)  Behavior therapy relies on the principles and procedures of the scientific method.
B)  Behavior therapy specifies treatment goals in concrete and objective terms.
C)  Behavior therapy focuses on the client's current problems and the factors influencing them.
D)  Behavior therapy employs the same procedures to every client with a particular dysfunctional behavior.

Question 17

What is the function of the behavior therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide modeling for the client
B)  to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment
C)  to assess specific behavior problems
D)  to provide reinforcement for clients
E)  all of these.

Question 18

Sergio is co-leading a social skills group for children with Aspergers.He and his co-leader must collect data on group members' progress:

Accepted Answer

A)  before the group starts and at the end of the group,but not during the group.
B)  before,during,and after all interventions.
C)  only at the last group session.
D)  only if the group members' parents request it.

Question 19

All of the following are steps in the use of systematic desensitization except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis.
B)  relaxation training.
C)  the development of an anxiety hierarchy.
D)  psychoeducation.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true regarding behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client must be an active participant.
B)  The client is merely passive while the therapist uses techniques.
C)  Therapy cannot be imposed on unwilling clients.
D)  Both therapist and client need to work together for common goals.

Exam 9: Behavior Therapy

A behavior therapist makes use of the technique of open-ended questioning for the purpose of obtaining important information related to the client's problem.

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In conducting a behavioral assessment,the client's functioning is taken into account in which area(s) ?

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Multimodal therapy is a therapeutic approach that is grounded on:

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Dialectical behavior therapy requires both individual and group treatment.

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There is little empirical support for ACT.

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Which of the following is true about "technical eclecticism" in multimodal therapy?

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Behavior therapy assumes that:

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Both Linehan and Lazurus emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship in behavioral treatments.

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Sergio is co-leading a social skills group for children with Aspergers.He and his co-leader must collect data on group members' progress:

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During the second wave of behavior therapy,therapists:

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What is the function of the behavior therapist?

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The key principle in applied behavior analysis is:

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All of the following are characteristics of the behavioral approaches except:

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Systematic desensitization typically includes the use of relaxation procedures.

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Behavior therapists tend to:

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Which of the following is not true regarding behavior therapy?

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What would be the most accurate way of describing mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to a friend or colleague?

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Albert Bandura is credited with originally developing the progressive relaxation procedure.

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A trend in contemporary behavior therapy is the increased emphasis on the role of thinking and "self-talk" as a factor in behavior.

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All of the following are steps in the use of systematic desensitization except for:

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