Psychology MCQs

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Demonstrating unconditional positive regard toward patients is a critical component for which type of therapy?
A. Family therapy
B. Rational-emotive therapy
C. Client-centered therapy
D. Gestalt therapy
What are possible reasons given to explain why 5-10% of patients deteriorate after ending psychotherapy?
A. poor therapist – client relationship
B. therapist incompetence
C. therapy disrupts stable pattern of functioning
D. therapy does not offer clients alternative cooping mechanisms
Is psychotherapy effective?
A. Yes, definitely
B. Generally yes, but there are still some concerns
C. Generally no, but there are some exceptions
D. No, not at all
Which is true? Behavioural therapy
A. Is a mechanistic, impersonal procedure
B. Combines psychoanalytic and psychodynamic thinking.
C. Is a concerned with what the person does that causes distress.
D. Focuses on early experiences rather than the ‘here and now’.
In the placebo effect:
A. The patient shows an improvement after being treated with a relevant medicine.
B. The patient’s condition deteriorates despite being treated with a relevant medicine.
C. The patient shows an improvement after being treated with an inert substance.
D. The patient’s condition deteriorates after being treated with an inert substance.
A very controversial treatment for severe depression is: _____________?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Lobotomy
C. Electroconvulsive therapy
D. Aversion therapy