Clinical Psychology
What could be an ethical concern when applying aversive conditioning to treat harmful behaviors in individuals with developmental disabilities?
The individual may become dependent on external rewards for behavior change.
Individuals may learn avoidance behaviors rather than healthier coping mechanisms.
There is a possibility that conditioned behaviors will not generalize to real-world settings.
Risks causing undue stress or trauma outweighing treatment benefits.
What type of psychologist would most likely study the impact of social situations on human behavior?
Developmental psychologist
Social psychologist
Neuropsychologist
Clinical psychologist
If a correlational study finds a strong positive correlation between social media use and reported feelings of loneliness, how might one interpret this result?
Loneliness leads to decreased usage of social media among individuals
Social media usage causes increased feelings of loneliness definitively
There is no relationship between social media use and feelings of loneliness since it's only correlational data
Increased social media use could be related to higher feelings of loneliness
A client who wants to understand how her unconscious conflicts from childhood lead to her current relationship problems would benefit most from seeing a therapist practicing from what orientation?
Psychodynamic Therapy
Client-centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
In an experiment testing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on anxiety, what would be a primary focus when examining the data from patient self-reports?
Changes in thought patterns and anxiety symptoms before and after CBT sessions
Benefits of medication compared to CBT for treating anxiety disorders
The impact of family history on the development of anxiety disorders in patients receiving CBT
Genetic predispositions influencing patients' responses to CBT
What principle is violated if a psychologist uses a client's information in a publication without informed consent?
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Integrity
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
Confidentiality
What psychological perspective is best supported by a study showing that individuals with depression have lower levels of serotonin in the brain?
Biological perspective
Cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
Behavioral perspective

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Which evolution in psychoanalytic therapy contributed significantly to modern perspectives on mental health treatment?
The use of hypnosis for retrieving repressed memories.
The focus on childhood experiences exclusively.
The introduction of dream analysis techniques.
The development of cognitive behavioral therapies.
What cognitive factor could potentially affect an individual’s likelihood for seeking psychological help for mood disorders across different societies?
The universal acceptance that psychological interventions are necessary for personal well-being regardless of societal norms
Identical accessibility levels to high-quality care internationally, thus eliminating disparities related to help-seeking behaviors
An individual's belief system regarding self-reliance versus interdependence, which may either encourage seeking external assistance or dealing internally with such challenges
A widespread understanding about neurochemical imbalances causing mood disorders, leading uniformly towards medical intervention
Which psychological treatment aligns with humanistic principles for helping clients grow towards self-actualization?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on changing dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.
Exposure therapy targeting avoidance behaviors in phobic responses.
Token economies used in modifying undesirable behaviors through reinforcement.
Client-centered therapy focusing on unconditional positive regard.