Week 1-3 - Student Supplied MCQ's

Question 1

Which of the following explains and challenges systemic, race-based discrimination? A. social Darwinism B. critical race theory C. cultural relativism D. global mental health movement E. behaviourism

Answer 1

B. critical race theory

Question 2

Which of the following is a social determinant of health? A. high blood pressure B. allergies C. genetic disorders D. partner-related violence E. sedentary lifestyle

Answer 2

D. partner-related violence

Question 3

Which of the following is a criticism of the Global Mental Health movement? A. western model of medicine B. emphasis on treatment instead of prevention C. colonial exploitation D. ignoring local practices E. all of the above

Answer 3

E. all of the above

Question 4

What is culture? A. customs, myths, laws, and art B. personal ideas C. complex and constantly changing D. beliefs and values E. all of the above

Answer 4

E. all of the above

Question 5

What can culturalism be compared to? A. racism B. sexism C. colonialism D. discrimination E. stereotyping

Answer 5

A. racism

Question 6

What are examples of systemic disadvantage? A. income inequality B. redlining C. standardised testing D. colour-blindness E. all of the above

Answer 6

E. all of the above

Question 7

What is differential racialisation? A. all races face discrimination B. a personAssessment in Practice: Part 2 (testing, integrating data and cross-cultural considerations)s racial identity doesn’t change C. all races have a unique origin and history, with overlapping identities D. a person’s racial identity is only based on social constructs E. a person’s race is based on how they look

Answer 7

C. all races have a unique origin and history, with overlapping identities

Question 8

What is interest convergence? A. social change happens when minority groups demand it B. social change happens when minority groups have the power to make it happen C. social change happens when it benefits both the dominant and the minority group D. social change happens as a result of altruism E. social change happens when the minority group grows to become the dominant group

Answer 8

C. social change happens when it benefits both the dominant and the minority group

Question 9

Which of the following is a linear form of communication? a. 5-C model b. transmission model c. transactional model d. evolutionary model e. interpersonal model

Answer 9

b. transmission model

Question 10

Which of the following includes social, relational, cultural, physical, and psychological contexts when communicating? a. biopsychosocial model b. person-centred approach c. transmission model of communication d. transaction model of communication e. ecological model

Answer 10

d. transaction model of communication

Question 11

Which of the following is a collection of individuals who work interdependently to complete a task? a. group b. team c. committee d. partnership e. company

Answer 11

b. team

Question 12

What are the 5-Cs of the 5-C model? a. context, conflict, composition, competencies, change b. co-construction, context, competencies, collaborative, coaching c. context, composition, communication, collaborative, cultural d. coaching, communication, composition, constructive, collaborative e. context, composition, competencies, change, collaborative

Answer 12

e. context, composition, competencies, change, collaborative

Question 13

Which therapy suggests that a person’s social conflicts may be the source of their psychological distress? a. supportive therapy b. cognitive behavioural therapy c. interpersonal psychotherapy d. group therapy e. dialectical behaviour therapy

Answer 13

c. interpersonal psychotherapy

Question 14

Which method is directive, client-centred, and aims to resolve client ambivalence? a. cognitive behavioural therapy b. person-centred approach c. biopsychosocial model d. motivational interviewing e. psychoanalysis

Answer 14

d. motivational interviewing

Question 15

Which factors are unique to motivational interviewing? a. collaboration, evocation, autonomy b. training, education, autonomy c. empower, enlighten, evocation d. coaching, collaboration, communication e. behaviour, cognitions, autonomy

Answer 15

a. collaboration, evocation, autonomy

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the equilibrium in communication is incorrect? A. We try to produce a “desirable” level of intimacy. B. The process is entirely conscious and deliberate. C. We strive for equilibrium in our interactions. D. We feel uncomfortable if approach and avoidance levels are not within a desirable range. E. B and D

Answer 16

B. The process is entirely conscious and deliberate.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes instrumental communication in the workplace? A. Expressing emotions to build personal connections with colleagues. B. Sharing information or instructions to achieve specific tasks or goals. C. Engaging in small talk to create a relaxed team atmosphere. D. Resolving conflicts through open and empathetic dialogue.

Answer 17

B. Sharing information or instructions to achieve specific tasks or goals.

Question 18

Which of the following correctly lists the four main categories of interpersonal problem areas in Interpersonal Psychotherapy? a. Grief, Social Isolation, Workplace Conflict, and Anxiety b. Role Transitions, Family Conflict, Self-Esteem Issues, and Depression c. Interpersonal Disputes, Stress Management, Attachment Issues, and Loneliness d. Interpersonal Disputes, Role Transitions, Grief, and Interpersonal Deficits or Sensitivity

Answer 18

d. Interpersonal Disputes, Role Transitions, Grief, and Interpersonal Deficits or Sensitivity

Question 19

According to Lipsitz and Markowitz (2013), what are the four change mechanisms that IPT wishes to facilitate? A. improving interpersonal skills B. evaluation and case formulation C. enhancing social support D. facilitating emotional processing E. decreasing interpersonal stress

Answer 19

A, C, D, E

Question 20

Who were the primary developers of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)? A. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung B. Gerald Klerman and Myrna Weissman C. John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth D. Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis E. Karen Horney and Harry Stack Sullivan

Answer 20

B. Gerald Klerman and Myrna Weissman

Question 21

The therapist might ask; ‘Are you saying that XYZ, in relation to what you said about XY?’ This is a way of seeking what? A. Familiarity B. Clarification C. Summarising D. Active listening

Answer 21

B. Clarification

Question 22

What are the key differences when comparing a team with a group? A. Groups have a team of people solving the same problem B. Teams have common interests, skills and backgrounds C. Teams are interdependent, have shared leadership, work together with the same aim D. Groups have dispersed leadership and are interdependent

Answer 22

C. Teams are interdependent, have shared leadership, work together with the same aim

Question 23

What best describes the transactional model of communication? A. Linear, two-way, sender encodes message B. Non-linear, one-way, receiver encodes message C. Two-way, co-creation of meaning, non-linear D. Receiver encodes message, linear, two-way

Answer 23

C. Two-way, co-creation of meaning, non-linear

Question 24

In the transmission model of communication, who is responsible for ensuring the message is successfully received? A. The receiver B. Both the sender and receiver C. The sender D. The medium

Answer 24

C. The sender

Question 25

Within the motivational interviewing acronym OARS, what does the R stand for? A. Reflexivity B. Reiteration C. Rectification D. Reflection E. Restatement

Answer 25

D. Reflection

Question 26

Which of the following major psychological theories is interpersonal therapy based upon? A. Attachment theory B. Communication theory C. Social support theory D. Psychoanalytic theory E. None, it was not based on a single cohesive theory

Answer 26

E. None, it was not based on a single cohesive theory

Question 27

What did Coleman (2002) find regarding the association between personal therapy and therapist characteristics? A. Personal therapy showed no correlation with therapeutic outcomes B. Personal therapy was associated with decreased self-awareness C. Personal therapy was associated with increased burnout and stress D. Personal therapy was associated with higher ratings of therapist warmth and empathy E. Personal therapy was associated with better outcome for clients

Answer 27

D. Personal therapy was associated with higher ratings of therapist warmth and empathy

Question 28

What did Macran and Shapiro (1998) recommend for future research on personal therapy for therapists? A. To compare therapists who had therapy with those who did not B. To use larger sample sizes and more rigorous methodologies C. To focus on how personal therapy is beneficial rather than whether it is beneficial D. To focus on the negative effects of personal therapy on clinical practice E. To compare which model of therapy is more effective

Answer 28

C. To focus on how personal therapy is beneficial rather than whether it is beneficial

Question 29

Which of the following is part of inclusive practice? a. having a pre-conceived agenda b. group-specific intake forms c. ongoing consent d. tokenising e. requiring identity disclosure

Answer 29

c. ongoing consent

Question 30

What is cultural safety? a. prioritising the psychologist's culture b. expecting clients to adapt to mainstream culture c. stepping into a client's cultural value system d. avoiding discussions about cultural differences e. using the same approach with all clients

Answer 30

c. stepping into a client's cultural value system

Question 31

(Noble et al., 2023) - What might be some challenges that people with ASD face within romantic relationships? a. feeling isolated b. rigid rules around relationships c. social communication barriers d. fearing rejection e. all of the above

Answer 31

e. all of the above

Question 32

(Kramer et al., 2020) - When working with clients who have personality disorders, psychologists should remember: a. flexible approaches to the therapy b. teaching emotional regulation c. validating the client's experiences d. empathy and understanding e. all of the above

Answer 32

e. all of the above

Question 33

(Portera, 2014) - What are some challenges that schools face when considering intercultural competence? a. adapting to increased cultural diversity b. teaching students to maintain the dominant culture c. ignoring cultural differences d. discouraging different cultural perspectives e. segregating students based on their cultural background

Answer 33

a. adapting to increased cultural diversity

Question 34

What might be included in surface culture? a. attitudes toward disability b. morality c. beliefs about raising children d. storytelling e. body language

Answer 34

d. storytelling

Question 35

What is intergenerational grief? a. when someone loses multiple generations of family at once b. unresolved grief that is passed on through the generations c. grief that younger generations feel as a result of older generations' actions d. grief at the loss of possessions from previous generations e. grief after the loss of grandparents or great-grandparents

Answer 35

b. unresolved grief that is passed on through the generations

Question 36

Which of the following categories can intercultural competencies be divided into? A. Knowledge, skills and attitudes B. Knowledge, skills and aptitudes C. Knowledge, abilities and aptitudes D. Knowledge, intelligence and abilities E. Knowledge, beliefs and abilities

Answer 36

A. Knowledge, skills and attitudes

Question 37

Who initiated the first research program of detailed process analysis of psychotherapy? A. Abraham Maslow B. Earl F. Zinn C. Sigmund Freud D. Hans Strupp E. Carl Rogers

Answer 37

E. Carl Rogers

Question 38

What definition best describes intercultural competence? A. A comprehensive understanding of the inherent intertwining between different cultures, including points of similarity and contention. B. Having multiple cultural identities that position you to have an appropriate understanding of various cultural contexts. C. Skills and attributes that position a cultural researcher to understand minority populations. D. A set of abilities, knowledge, attitudes and skills, that allow one to appropriately and effectively manage relations with persons of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. E. Considering intercultural variations when applying therapeutic modalities.

Answer 38

D. A set of abilities, knowledge, attitudes and skills, that allow one to appropriately and effectively manage relations with persons of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Question 39

According to the APA, which of the following is a core principle of change explaining therapeutic outcomes: A. Client responsiveness B. Client responsibility C. Therapist responsiveness D. Therapist responsibility E. Client-therapist relationship

Answer 39

C. Therapist responsiveness

Question 40

In the context of borderline personality disorder, which of the following predicts symptom change at the end of treatment? A. Generic responsiveness B. Individualised responsiveness C. Disorder-specific responsiveness D. Generic and individualised responsiveness E. Disorder-specific and individualised responsiveness

Answer 40

B. Individualised responsiveness