Counseling Psychology Question Bank
Course Introduction
Counseling Psychology is an academic and professional field focused on enhancing personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan. This course provides an overview of the theories, methods, and ethical considerations central to the practice of counseling psychology. Students will explore topics such as the therapeutic relationship, evidence-based interventions, multicultural competence, and the assessment of client needs. Emphasis is placed on developing core counseling skills, understanding mental health issues, and applying theory to real-world situations in diverse settings. Through case studies, role plays, and reflective activities, students will build a foundation for effective and compassionate practice in various counseling environments.
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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology 8th Edition by V. Mark Durand
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Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
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Q1) Catharsis is a method of "exorcising" demons for religious and psychological purposes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Just before leaving work for the day, Theodora received a very poor rating by her supervisor, who had been constantly criticizing her in front of her coworkers. Theodora became very upset with her supervisor, but she needs her job and is powerless to express her feelings. When she got home, her kids ran up to greet her, all talking at once. Theodora responded by yelling, "Leave me alone! Can't you see I'm tired?" According to psychoanalytic theory, this is an example of the defense mechanism known as A)displacement.
B)projection.
C)repression.
D)rationalization.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology
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Q1) The conscious subjective aspect of an emotion that accompanies an action at a given time is known as _____.
A)mood
B)affect
C)flight
D)emotion
Answer: B
Q2) For most people, perception and the creation of images are usually handled by the A)left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
B)entire cerebral cortex.
C)midbrain.
D)right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
Answer: D
Q3) The major function of the peripheral nervous system is to A)coordinate with the brain stem.
B)process information received from the central nervous system.
C)regulate arousal.
D)control hormonal activity.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology
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Q1) TAT stands for _________________.
A)Thematic Appreciation Test
B)Thematic Appraisal Test
C)Thematic Appreciation Task
D)Thematic Appraisal Task
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following involves a change in behavior resulting from the person's expectation of change rather than from the experimental manipulation itself?
A)Cohort effect
B)Cross-generational effect
C)Placebo effect
D)Double-blind control
Answer: C
Q3) . What can be the cause of temporary toxic state?
A)Lack of oxygen
B)Wrong amount or type of medicine
C)Water
D)None of these are correct
Answer: B
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Chapter
4:
Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Q1) According to your textbook, there are at least three ways of developing a phobia. Which is NOT one of these ways?
A)Experiencing a panic attack in a specific situation
B)Having a nightmare about a feared situation
C)Observing someone else experience severe fear
D)In certain conditions, being told about danger
Q2) The alarm reaction to danger that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves the ________ nervous system.
A)autonomic
B)parasympathetic
C)peripheral
D)somatic
Q3) The typical age of onset for both animal and natural environment phobias peaks at around ___ years.
Q4) Compare and contrast posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.
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Q5) Discuss the different types of specific phobias and how they are acquired.
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Chapter 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) Compare and contrast posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity disorder. How are the two disorders similar? How are they different?
Q2) With regard to a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder, women are A)as equally likely as men to be diagnosed.
B)less likely than men to be diagnosed.
C)more likely than men to be diagnosed.
D)more likely than men to be diagnosed during middle to late adulthood, but no more likely than men to be diagnosed during teen years and early adulthood.
Q3) A 30-year-old woman "recovers" memories of childhood sexual abuse, the existence of which she was seemingly and previously unaware. Explain what is currently known about the accuracy of recovered memories. Can we determine whether these memories are accurate?
Q4) Without treatment, it is expected that dissociative identity disorder will last A)10 years.
B)a lifetime.
C)several months. D)20 years.
Q5) Compare and contrast depersonalization and derealization.
Q6) Describe the subtype of dissociative amnesia referred to a dissociative fugue.
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Chapter 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide
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Q1) According to recent research, the percentage of people age 18 to 23 who have already experienced major depression is _____%.
A)10
B)18
C)25
D)40
Q2) One symptom of depression is an increase in sleeping. What other symptom related to sleep occurs in depression?
A)Decreased slow wave sleep, the deepest stage of sleep
B)Less intense REM activity
C)Stages of deepest sleep occurring earlier in the sleep cycle
D)Slower onset of REM sleep
Q3) Impulsive suicidal behavior is often a symptom of ________ personality disorder.
A)schizoid
B)borderline
C)obsessive-compulsive
D)paranoid
Q4) Describe two psychological treatments for depression.
Q5) Describe two medical treatments for depression.
Q6) Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.
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Chapter 7: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
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Q1) In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. This GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT A)alarm.
B)resistance.
C)exhaustion.
D)deterioration.
Q2) According to the principles of health psychology, which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?
A)Getting an injection of the AIDS vaccine
B)Being treated for HIV before it develops into AIDS
C)Changing risky behaviors that can lead to disease acquisition
D)Deciding to be sexually abstinent after years of being sexually active
Q3) Discuss how psychological factors including negative cognitions affect immune system functioning. Give examples of physical conditions that are considered stress-related.
Q4) Explore the relationship between stress and the immune system. What is the HPA axis? What are stress hormones? Is there a "lab" test to measure stress levels in human beings?
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Chapter 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders
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Q1) The families of patients with anorexia nervosa are typically characterized as A)dysfunctional and disorganized.
B)tend to attribute their problems to other people and often deny or ignore conflicts or negative feelings.
C)reserved and quiet.
D)no different than the average family.
Q2) In what ways do patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa tend to be similar and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.
Q3) The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that
A)people have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty.
B)media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman.
C)dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme.
D)beauty is now being defined by different cultures in society than before.
Q4) Describe insomnia disorder and contrast it with hypersomnia. and narcolepsy.
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Chapter 9: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria
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Q1) Although vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are effective in producing an erection for patients with erectile dysfunction, many patients discontinue use of the drugs because of
A)pain associated with drug administration.
B)the fact that these drugs eventually cure the disorder.
C)the expense of the drug.
D)the fact that the effectiveness of the drug decreases with continued use.
Q2) Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.
Q3) The penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph are both used
A)in the psychophysiological assessment of sexual functioning.
B)to treat sexual disorders.
C)as part of the interview process for couples with sexual dysfunctions.
D)in sex therapy sessions.
Q4) The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is ____%.
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Chapter 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders
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Q1) Pyromania
A)is fairly common among arsonists.
B)is a disorder where an individual is preoccupied with setting fires and the associated equipment involved in putting out those fires.
C)is fairly common among people who were bed wetters as children.
D)all of these are correct
Q2) Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programs are considered effective, the dropout rate for GA (Gamblers Anonymous) programs is ________.
A)10% to 30%.
B)30% to 50%.
C)50% to 70%.
D)70% to 90%.
Q3) In a laboratory research study involving "drug addiction" in animals, it was demonstrated that the positive-reinforcing effect (i.e., pleasure) of drugs
A)is a uniquely human weakness.
B)is primarily asocial and cultural phenomenon.
C)existed even without social and cultural influences.
D)is biological, social, and cultural.
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Chapter 11: Personality Disorders
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Q1) Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________ have criticized the way the DSM classifies personality disorders.
A)medical conditions
B)biologically based traits
C)separate categories of disorders
D)impaired functioning
Q2) A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?
A)Schizophrenia
B)Antisocial personality disorder
C)Delusional disorder
D)Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Q3) There is a great controversy regarding the classification issue of the personality disorders. Explain what are seen as problems with the current classification system used in the DSM?
Q4) Describe the basic features of antisocial personality disorder. Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?
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Chapter 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) Compare the conventional antipsychotic medications with the newer drugs in terms of their biochemical dynamics, side effects, and treatment effectiveness.
Q2) Recent and highly sophisticated research focusing on neurochemical abnormalities as the cause of schizophrenia involves all of the following EXCEPT
A)deficiency in the stimulation of prefrontal dopamine D1 receptors.
B)excessive stimulation of striatal dopamine D2 receptors.
C)alterations in prefrontal activity involving glutamate transmissions.
D)changes in temporal lobe function associated with serotonin receptor activity.
Q3) Which of the following is accurate in regard to the long-term outlook for patients with schizophrenia?
A)About 50% of people diagnosed with the disorder eventually recover.
B)Recovery is possible only if the person stays on medication.
C)Recovery is possible only if the patient receives psychotherapy.
D)Complete recovery from schizophrenia is rare.
Q4) Explore the concept of psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia. Discuss the goals and effectiveness of these treatment programs.
Q5) Explain why the common misconception that schizophrenia means split personality is not correct.
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Chapter 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of
A)modeling appropriate communication.
B)behavioral procedures involving shaping and discrimination training.
C)intensive therapy where the patient is placed in many social situations.
D)stimulant medications.
Q2) When symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder occur with substance dependence, they are generally associated with A)the toxic effects of the substances.
B)a temporary impairment in brain functioning.
C)permanent brain damage.
D)poor diet and self-care behaviors.
Q3) One of the early signs of major neurocognitive disorder is A)the loss of memory of recent events.
B)the loss of memory of events from long ago.
C)an inability to produce language.
D)an inability to understand language.
Q4) Describe a typical treatment plan for a newly diagnosed four-year-old boy with autism.
Q5) Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.
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Chapter 14: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Q1) Before a person can be tried for a crime, a determination of competence must be made. For this reason, most individuals with obvious and severe impairments who commit crimes are
A)found NGRI.
B)found GBMI.
C)never tried.
D)medicated before trial.
Q2) A major problem with deinstitutionalization was
A)people with mental illness were moved from mental hospitals to jails.
B)traninstituionalization occurred.
C)people with mental illness were moved from mental hospitals to nursing homes.
D)all of these are correct
Q3) The "sexual psychopath laws" that were passed in the mid-1900s provided for
A)an indefinite period of hospitalization for sex offenders.
B)an indefinite prison term for sex offenders.
C)a loophole that allowed pedophiles and rapists to circumvent punishment.
D)both a and b
Q4) Trace the historical changes in civil commitment procedures, noting previous and current criteria.
Q5) Describe two definitions of mental illness as the state level.
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