Emily has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. In addition to the struggles caused by her various symptoms, Emily seems particularly troubled by the fact that she doesn't understand what this illness is and how she came to suffer from it
As her therapist, you would probably work some ________ into her therapy to help her better understand her condition.
a) psychoeducation
b) group therapy
c) rational emotive therapy
d) behavioral contracting
ANS: A, Psychoeducation involves teaching people and concerned parties (e.g., family members) about the particular psychological conditions from which they suffer so that they can be more fully aware of their condition.
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Which statement regarding pharmacological treatment of GAD is TRUE?
A) Effective treatments decrease the activity of GABA in the brain. B) Benzodiazepines have largely proven ineffective at treating GAD. C) Certain antidepressants can be effective at treating GAD. D) Effective treatments increase the activity of glutamate in the brain.
The results of Sherif and colleagues classic study involving boys at a summer camp
suggests that prejudice isincreased by __________ and decreased by __________ . a. competition; cooperation b. consensus; cooperation c. cooperation; competition d. cooperation; consensus e. competition; consensus
Which of the following is an example of an individual difference capable of influencing the perceptions of others?
a. eye contact b. personal space c. physical state d. talking rules
According to Freud, the standard of perfection by which the superego judges the ego's actions is known as the ______
a. conscience c. archetype b. ego ideal d. animus