Quizzes Unit 1-3

Question 1

Evidence-based practice is defined in the textbook as: a. the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the best available research evidence to inform each stage of clinical decision-making and service delivery
b. gathering evidence that certain methods are applicable to certain disorders c. gathering data from clinical practice to inform clinical research d. choosing methods in clinical practice that are based upon case study evidence

Answer 1

a. the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the best available research evidence to inform each stage of clinical decision-making and service delivery

Question 2

Hippocrates played a major role in the way the causes and treatment of mental disorders were viewed. However, his greatest contribution to psychology was: a. being the father of psychoanalysis. b. proving the value of leading a healthy life in preventing madness. c. emphasizing the natural causes of mental illness d. separating the causes of madness into medical and magical causes.

Answer 2

c. emphasizing the natural causes of mental illness

Question 3

Canadian psychologist Donald Meichenbaum’s early work contributed significantly to the growth of ____ therapy. a. moral b. social-behaviour c. psychopharmalogical d. cognitive-behavioural

Answer 3

d. cognitive-behavioural

Question 4

What percentage of people with PTSD seek treatment? a. at least 10% b. at least 50% c. at least 75% d. at least 85%

Answer 4

b. at least 50%

Question 5

Which of the following individuals is known for promoting a more humanitarian approach in mental hospitals? a. Benedict Morel B) Philippe Pinel C) St. Vincent de Paul D) Benjamin Rush

Answer 5

B) Philippe Pinel

Question 6

The key treatment in the PTSD case of Julie was Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). true or false

Answer 6

false

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding access to care in Canada? A) Access to care is among the best in North America. B) Access to care through the public health system is insufficient. C) Access to care through workplace insurance benefits is among the best in the world. D) Access to care is excellent for children but not for adults.

Answer 7

B) Access to care through the public health system is insufficient.

Question 8

What is the most broadly accepted system for identifying particular types of disorders? A) Medical Diagnostic System of Mental Health (MDSM) B) International Classification of Mental and Behavioral Disorders (ICD-10) C) American Psychiatric Association Diagnosis Guide (APA-DG) D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)

Answer 8

d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)

Question 9

What was the real reason why Julie initially failed to take notes of her feared activities as part of her treatment plan? A) she didn’t feel like it. B) she was actually really busy and did not have time. C) she forgot. D) She was avoiding doing the exposures because they were eliciting fear.

Answer 9

d. She was avoiding doing the exposures because they were eliciting fear.

Question 10

Psychological dysfunction in various historical periods was thought to result from. A) Environmental, biological, and/or social factors B) Possession by demons C) Witchcraft of evil people D) “B” and “C” are true

Answer 10

D) “B” and “C” are true