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Question 41

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On which of the following clients would lithium alone have the most clear and beneficial effect?

A) Larry, who has extreme periods of mania and mild depression
B) Lauren, who has extreme periods of depression and mild mania
C) Leighton, who has mild periods of depression and mania
D) Layla, who has extreme periods of depression and mania

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Dr.Acacia plans to open a clinic to provide better mental health services to children and adolescents.Dr.Acacia wants to convince others that these services are needed.He is likely to use all of the following arguments to help his case EXCEPT

A) an estimated 12 to 20 percent of children and adolescents experience psychological disorders.
B) early experiences are crucial in developing psychological health in adulthood.
C) parents are more likely to pay money for psychological care for their children than for themselves.
D) negative thoughts and behaviors are more easily changed during this period of time; therefore, treatment can be more beneficial than it would be in adulthood.

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Sarabi has symptoms of major depression and severe mania.Her doctor decides that the best course of treatment to alleviate all of Sarabi's symptoms is

Currently,the most effective treatment of borderline personality disorder includes

Disorders of emotion can sometimes be treated by a medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.Such drugs are called

Johnny's therapist has asked him to write down every instance of a negative thought and to challenge each of these thoughts so they become less automatic.For example,Johnny can attempt to gather evidence for his negative beliefs (which he probably will not find) ,or he can try to view the same situation from a neutral or positive point of view.The therapist who is treating Johnny is most like

The textbook discusses two basic,general approaches that can be used to treat clients with mental health disorders.These approaches are

When comparing treatments of depression,Dr.Crowning sees that cognitive-behavioral therapy

Stewart has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. A) Describe two major approaches to treating Stewart's disorder. B) Provide an example of each technique that may be effective for Stewart's specific diagnosis.

Abraham is receiving therapy that helps him to evaluate the emotional expressions of others,effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication,and express affection to family and friends.It is most likely that Abraham has

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook regarding the behavioral effects of Ritalin therapy,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking the drug for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Jenny is receiving psychotherapy for an eating disorder.Her therapist is warm and empathetic and can easily take her perspective.He encourages Jenny to express her thoughts and feelings about her eating issues and does not judge or criticize anything she says.This therapist is most likely using a ________ therapeutic approach.

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

Dr.Aruna has diagnosed several clients with social anxiety disorder,and he is interested in finding a treatment plan that will be effective in the long term and have the fewest side effects.Dr.Aruna should try

Eleanor has been diagnosed with depression and is receiving psychotherapy as her only type of treatment.During psychotherapy,Eleanor may experience all of the following EXCEPT

Shoshanna works with a therapist who provides support while also improving her social skills in a cost-effective manner.Shoshanna is most likely receiving ________ therapy.

Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a ________ therapist using ________.

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age two.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis.After four years of receiving applied behavioral analysis,which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon?

Garrett's family is worried about his behavior.He no longer displays affection toward family members,refuses to bathe,and thinks that his neighbor's dog is sending him coded messages in his cereal.Garrett's family takes him to a mental health practitioner,who is most likely to treat him with

Zac is a 12-year-old boy who receives behavior therapy to reduce his hyperactive behavior and increase his ability to pay attention.His therapist explains that during treatment he will modify Zac's behavior by