AnswersPersonal Psychology 1Unit 1: Why Did She Do That? The Question of Psychology

Unit 1: Why Did She Do That? The Question of Psychology — Final exam Answers

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3

Adriana’s doctor has suggested that she begin dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). What should Adriana expect this type of therapy to focus on?

A
acceptance and mindfulness
B
exploring a traumatic event in a safe space
C
behavioral rewards and punishments
D
avoiding extreme mood swings
4

What number would be BEST to call if you were feeling worthless and wondering if you could make it through another day?

A
National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255
B
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1-800-321-6742
C
US Department of Education, 1-877-433-7827
D
National Labor Relations Board, 1-844-762-6572
6

In ancient times, many people believed that abnormal behaviors came from where?

A
too much sunlight
B
balanced fluids
C
evil spirits
D
friendly ghosts
8

What did Phillipe Pinel, William Tuke, and Benjamin Rush have in common?

A
They all advocated for compassionate treatment of people who had a mental illness.
B
They all performed exorcisms of people who had been accused of witchcraft or being possessed.
C
All three made a connection between abnormal behavior and what sign of the zodiac a person was born under.
D
They were the first doctors in their respective countries (France, Britain, and the United States) to perform lobotomies.
9

Who is responsible for creating and updating the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5)?

A
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
B
American Medical Association (AMA)
C
International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI)
D
International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA)
10

Which treatment is still used today on some patients who behave abnormally?

A
lobotomy
B
electroconvulsive therapy
C
trephination therapy
D
Utica crib
11

The word “bedlam,” which means uproar and confusion, comes from what?

A
the name of a 16th-century doctor
B
a drill used in trephination
C
a type of exorcism
D
a notorious mental hospital
12

Does someone with schizophrenia need to be in the hospital?

A
Hospitalization is needed only if the patient is younger than five.
B
No. Most schizophrenics recover completely with rest and medication.
C
Yes. Schizophrenia requires constant monitoring.
D
Hospitalization is needed only if the case is very challenging.
16

What is the BEST way to respond if someone tells you they are thinking about ending their life?

A
“Everyone feels like that at some point. You just need to keep working until the bad feelings go away.”
B
“You’re not alone. Let’s figure out how you can get some help from a hotline or a doctor’s office. I care about you.”
C
“If you admit you might have a problem, then other people might treat you badly.”
D
“Stop being dramatic. You have a great life. Other people would love to have the life you have.”
17

The ancient Roman doctor Asclepiades suggested what for his patients who behaved abnormally?

A
singing and chanting
B
trephination and exorcism
C
warm baths and massages
D
cold baths while outdoors
18

Which of these were common in asylums in the 1600s and 1700s?

A
chains
B
lobotomies
C
pharmacology
D
neurofeedback
20

What tool is an essential part of neurofeedback?

A
echocardiogram
B
electroencephalogram
C
ultrasound
D
X-ray

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