Amaya has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and her treatment involves a
prescription for antidepressants. She is most likely receiving care from a
1. psychiatrist.
2. clinical psychologist.
3. counseling psychologist.
4. psychiatric nurse.
Lisa has been researching treatment options for her son who has autism. She finds out
about a new medication that is still being tested. The medication has been shown to
improve people’s ability to detect others’ emotions, increase social skills such as making
eye contact, and can even increase feelings of trust. The medication probably acts on the
neurotransmitter:
1. serotonin.
2. dopamine.
3. oxytocin.
4. norepinephrine.
Kayla’s therapist first taught her mindfulness meditation so she could focus on the present.
Then, they talked about events in her past that led to her current problems. Now, her
therapist is teaching her to have self-respect and to think for herself. Kayla is probably
being treated for:
1. antisocial personality disorder.
2. bipolar disorder.
3. borderline personality disorder.
4. major depression.
To help Charlie overcome his phobia of heights, his therapist trains him to relax and then
has him imagine climbing a ladder. After Charlie visualizes climbing a ladder without
anxiety, he attempts to imagine standing at the top of a tall building without feeling
anxious. Charlie’s therapist is using a technique known as:
1. phototherapy.
2. systematic desensitization.
3. response prevention.
4. a virtual environment
Shanaia has recently been treated with antidepressants and is engaging in intensive,
long-term therapy in an inpatient setting. The best form of therapy for her disorder
includes elements of behavioral and cognitive therapy along with mindfulness meditation.
Shanaia has:
1. severe depression
2. bipolar disorder
3. borderline personality disorder
4. obsessive-compulsive disorder
Alexis was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) because she checks the
locks on her house and car many times before she can leave. Her therapist asks her to lock
a door then takes away the keys so Alexis cannot lock the door again. Taking away the
keys is __________, and locking the door is __________.
1. exposure; response prevention
2. systematic desensitization; exposure
3. response prevention; exposure
4. response prevention; systematic desensitization
Geraldine is seeing Dr. Jarrod, a therapist, who encourages her to say whatever is on her
mind. By doing this, Dr. Jarrod hopes that Geraldine will gain insight into the origin of her
problems. Dr. Jarrod most likely is a proponent of __________ psychotherapy.
1. client-centered
2. cognitive
3. cognitive-behavioral
4. psychodynamic
Nine-year-old Mario has been given a prescription for Ritalin. He is probably being treated
for:
1. ADHD.
2. autism.
3. conduct disorder.
4. adolescent depression
These four patients have been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD).
