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PSY4270
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1Sally has developed an intervention to support people who have recently experienced a stroke. The intervention focuses on helping these people improve their impulsivity. What area of practice would this intervention likely fall under?
- AClinical
- BForensic
- CHealth
- DNeuropsychology
2In which part of the assessment process would you assess your suitability to manage the client and their presenting problems?
- AReferral
- BIntake
- CFirst session
- DAfter assessment
3Greg is pretty certain that one of his clients has schizophrenia. To confirm this, he administers two different measures of schizophrenia (PANSS & SAPS). This is an example of multiple tests being
- AAdditive
- BConfirmatory
- CCongruent
- DComplementary
4Sarah has a client who is experiencing general issues in their cognitive functioning. She decides that she will administer two different scales from the WAIS to get a better idea of where the specific deficits may lie. This is an example of multiple tests being
- AAdditive
- BConfirmatory
- CCongruent
- DComplementary
5Lucy is a 14-year-old girl who has been brought in for her first psychology appointment. During the session, she tells the psychologist that she has not been eating at all, and that she has been hallucinating severely. However, when the psychologist talks to Lucy's parents, they note no perceptual disturbances, and say that she eats 3 meals per day. Assuming the parents are telling the truth, what is this an example of?
- AIncongruence
- BDeception
- CMalingering
- DInter-rater reliability
6Ella administers two tests to her client. One measures social anxiety symptoms, and the other measures avoidance behaviours. She finds that the two measures are highly correlated with each other. This is an example of
- AConvergent validity
- BConvergent reliability
- CDivergent validity
- DDivergent reliability
7Which of the following is NOT a consideration when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients?
- AEnsure relevant cultural training before assessment
- BDocument limitations of protocol for working in this population
- CRecognise and document the impact of language & non-verbal communication
- DEnsure that labels are used when interpreting results to improve clarity
8Kelly is developing a new measure for BPD symptoms. This measure is an interview, and has no prescribed structure or questions, but it covers the key domains of BPD. What is a limitation of this type of measure overall?
- ATime-consuming
- BCostly
- CDoes not answer differential diagnosis questions
- DVulnerable to interviewer bias
9Debbie asks her client to rate their sleep quality on a scale from 1 to 10. What type of measure is this?
- AStructured interview
- BSemi-structured interview
- CSpoken questionnaire
- DSubjective unit of distress
10In which stage of the clinical interview process would you provide follow up contacts, acknowledge the distress of the client, and check if anything important was missed?
- APrior to the interview
- BStarting the interview
- CEnding the interview
- DMiddle of the interview
11Mel has a client with anxiety, who is saying that she is worried that everyone will laugh at her for a scab she has on her face. Mel asks her client, 'Would you laugh at your friend if you saw they had a scab on their face?' and the client says 'Well, no that would just be mean'. Mel points out this discrepancy to her client, to which she concedes that maybe her thought is irrational. This is an example of which face to face interview skill?
- AActive listening
- BQuestioning
- CConfrontation
- DClarification
12Which interview skill is typically avoided, but can be therapeutic in certain settings?
- AHumour
- BSelf-disclosure
- CContainment
- DConfrontation
13Laura is conducting an MSE and asks her client, 'Say you wanted to buy a car, how would you do that?'. Which section of the MSE is she assessing with this question?
- AThought content
- BThought form
- CCognition
- DJudgement
14Laura is conducting an MSE. She asks her client 'What do you do for work?' and the client responds with 'My favourite food is pasta'. This is an example of
- ATangentiality
- BFlight of ideas
- CDerailment
- DCircumstantial thinking
15Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the MSE?
- ALack of standardisation
- BNot sensitive to cultural issues
- CAdopts a spectrum model
- DLimited by time
16Which of the following mental illnesses is generally the most common?
- ABorderline personality disorder
- BPTSD
- CAnorexia
- DAnxiety
17Which of the following is NOT a goal of assessment in psychopathology?
- ATo trial a therapy technique in a clinical trial
- BScreening for a psych referral in a GP
- CDetermining severity during intake
- DForming a diagnosis
18Lola has slow, impoverished speech, sad and teary affect, poor concentration, anhedonia, and recurrent thoughts of death. Which assessment measure would you use to assess her presenting complaint?
- AStructured clinical interview for DSMV (module A)
- BStructured clinical interview for DSMV (module B)
- CDASS
- DHamilton scale
19Jocelyn has a client presenting with a wide array of psychopathology. She wants to administer a quick measure to detect possible symptoms for further inquiry. Which measure should she use?
- ACross-cutting symptom measure, level 1
- BCross-cutting symptom measure, level 2
- CStructured clinical interview for DSMV (module A)
- DStructured clinical interview for DSMV (module B)
20Poppy is a 17 year old girl who has been seeing a psychologist for assessment. Poppy's psychologist has come to the conclusion that she has BPD. What is a potential issue in telling Poppy this diagnosis?
- AShe may be excluded from psychological services
- BShe may feel more understood
- CShe may join a support group
- DShe may base her whole identity around her diagnosis
21The sense of who you are in the past and the future is termed
- AAutonoetic awareness
- BAgnosia
- CAphraxic awareness
- DSoraintisis
22The current view of neuropsychology adopts a(n) ______ of the brain
- ASystems view
- BIndividual view
- CBiomedical model
- DBiopsychosocial model
23What was the focus of neuropsychology in the 1960s & 1970s?
- ALocalising lesions to certain areas and forming diagnosis
- BCognitive and behavioural expressions of brain damage and disease
- CFinding a cure for shell-shock, battle fatigue, and PTSD after WWII
- DQuantitative data and devising a systematic way of observing
24Ingrid has been told that she should not only look at the score her clients get on assessment measures, but also the way in which they got to that score. This is an example of a(n)
- AProcess approach
- BStandard battery approach
- COutcome approach
- DStandardised approach
25Attention, executive function, and psychomotor speed are all examples of
- AGeneral aspects of function
- BSpecific cognitive domains
- CBackground of cognition
- DNeuropsychiatric decline
26Which of the following describes the main outcome that neuropsychology assessment focuses on (in the context of memory impairment)?
- AAsking how a client's memory is, both generally and in specific situations
- BAsking a client's parent/friend how their memory is (e.g., how is your son's memory?)
- CObserving the client's memory skills as a clinician and noting this down
- DUnderstanding the client's point of view on their memory impairment, and the impact that common views about memory may have on the complaint
27Relating to the previous question, what is the name given to the outcome most focussed on in neuropsychology assessment?
- APatient-reported outcomes
- BClinician-reported outcomes
- CObserver-reported outcomes
- DPerformance-based outcomes
28Polly is told a story and then is asked to recall it to the examiner. What is this measure testing?
- AVerbal memory
- BExecutive functioning
- CAwareness of field
- DAttention
29Which of the following is NOT typically found in a neuropsychological report?
- ADiagnostic impressions
- BRecord of observations
- CSynthesis of results
- DMedication recommendations
30Hannah cannot prescribe medication, studies changes in thinking and behaviour from brain dysfunction, and is regulated by AHPRA. Which of the following describes Hannah's profession?
- ANeuropsychologist
- BNeuropsychiatrist
- CBehavioural therapist
- DClinical psychologist
31What neuropsychiatric symptom is most common in Huntington's disease?
- ADepression
- BDisinhibition
- CBehavioural inflexibility
- DStumbling and clumsiness
32Kris has a client who has recently been in a car accident and damaged their thalamus. Following this damage, Kris' client has been experiencing memory deficits similar to what is observed when the hippocampus is damaged. This is an example of
- AFrontal lobe syndrome
- BAmnesia
- CRetrograde amnesia
- DAnterograde amnesia
33Liz is a university student who recently experienced a transient ischaemic attack (i.e., miniature stroke). Following the stroke, Liz has been unable to manipulate information in her mind, and performs poorly on the digit span subtest of the WAIS. Which structure is likely damaged in Liz?
- ADorsolateral prefrontal cortex
- BVentromedial cortex
- COrbitofrontal cortex
- DParietal lobe
34The current view of neuropsychiatry emphasises that behaviours are implemented in [blank_start]brain circuitry[blank_end], not brain regions.
- Abrain circuitry
35Bella is a neuropsychiatrist who has just received a referral for a new client. This client is experiencing neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with frontal syndrome. If Bella wants to get a rich account of frequency for a small number of frontal syndrome symptoms, she should use the _______. However, if she wants to get information on 12 symptoms in terms of severity and frequency, she should use the _____.
- AFrontal Systems Behaviour Scale; UCLA Neuropsychiatric Inventory
- BUCLA Neuropsychiatric Inventory; Frontal Systems Behaviour Scale
- CMilner Behavioural Scale; Yale Neuropsychiatric Assessment
- DYale Neuropsychiatric Assessment; Milner Behavioural Scale
36Kiki is 55 and has been experiencing early-onset cognitive decline. She is in a loving relationship which is mostly healthy and stable. However, 1 year ago, Kiki got into an argument with her wife and threw a plate at her. This behaviour was described as 'very uncharacteristic' by both Kiki and her wife, and has not occurred again since. When Kiki and her wife came in for neuropsychiatric assessment, the clinician only administered measures that asked about Kiki's behaviour within the last 6 months, hence this incident was not raised. This is an example of
- ASeverity and frequency
- BNegative symptom assessment
- CSampling frequency
- DRater issues
37Which treatment is typically used for the neuropsychiatric symptom of apathy?
- ANeuroleptics
- BBehavioural and family-based treatments
- CSRIs
- DNo treatment
38Bo wants to measure her client's difficulty with awareness of emotions, clearly understanding emotions, accepting emotions, impulsivity, and ability to engage in goal-directed behaviours. Which of the following scales would be useful in doing this?
- ADifficulties in emotion regulation scale
- BConner's behaviour rating scale
- CPsychoeducational profile 3
- DVineland-3
39Which of the following is NOT an assumption of mindfulness?
- AWe are not capable of developing sustained attention
- BAwareness makes life richer and more vivid
- CMindfulness gives rise to veridically of perceptions
- DPeople generally operate on auto pilot
40Peggy is mowing their lawn and finds themselves worrying about a job presentation that they have to do later that week. Peggy catches themselves doing this, and brings themselves back to the present moment. This is an example of
- AOpenness
- BEquanimity
- CFormal mindfulness
- DInformal mindfulness
41Which of the following is TRUE regarding mindfulness-based interventions?
- AThey can prevent or stop depressive thoughts
- BThey are as effective as CBT for sleep, anxiety, and depression
- CThey can increase brain age by up to 7.5 years
- DThey aren't useful in the context of reducing relapse
42Recent studies have found that the relaxation response from mindfulness elicits specific gene expression changes in short and long-term practitioners, which may lead to long-term physiological effects. This is an example of
- AEpigenetics
- BAllostatic load
- COpen-monitoring
- DFocused attention
43Which mode of mindfulness meditation promotes the generation of creative ideas?
- AOpen-monitoring
- BFocused attention
- CInformal mindfulness
- DFormal mindfulness
44Billy has been a psychologist for 50 years, and has been seeing a lot of support for mindfulness in both academia and commercial media. Despite this, Billy still thinks that mindfulness is a waste of time and is ineffective. What is this an example of?
- AAnchoring bias
- BConfirmation bias
- CHeuristic bias
- DStereotyping
45A psychologist that figures out the concern for the child and their well-being, and measures them against typical development milestones, likely works in the field of
- AEducation & development
- BForensic
- CNeuropsychology
- DClinical
46Tony is a 16-year-old boy who has a diagnosed intellectual disability. Lately, Tony has been experiencing significant periods of low mood, anhedonia, and loss of pleasure, and subsequently is isolating himself socially, which is uncharacteristic. When Tony's mother took him to see his psychologist, they simply said 'this is a usual part of intellectual disability, don't worry about it'. What has happened here?
- ADiagnostic overshadowing
- BTony is experiencing adolescent symptoms of ID
- CTony has autism, not ID
- DDevelopmental surveillance
47Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding ASD & ADHD?
- AThey could not co-occur in the DSMIV
- BThey both have a similar global prevalence
- CEcholalia can only occur in ADHD, not ASD
- DThe SCAS is commonly used to differentiate ASD from ADHD
48Daisy is a 6-year-old girl who has been brought in for psychological assessment. Upon assessment, it is apparent that Daisy is able to adequately express appropriate facial expressions and tone of voice, however her vocabulary is quite restricted. as she can only say a few phrases such as 'hungry', 'mum', and 'happy'. When Daisy is told to 'put the green block on top of the red block' she does so without issue. What disorder best fits Daisy's description?
- ADyspraxia
- BPragmatic language difficulty
- CDisordered expressive language
- DIntellectual disability
49Caterina is a 21-month-old baby who has been brought in for a language assessment. The psychologist notes that Caterina enjoys peekaboo, can babble and say single words, communicates mainly through gestures, cannot say words yet, and responds to requests. She cannot point to pictures of body parts when asked, and does not know letter-sound associations. Two questions: a) What age range best fits this language ability? and b) Is Caterina's language ability typical for her age?
- A12 to 24 months; Yes
- B6 to 12 months; No
- C4 to 5 years; No
- D4 to 6 months; No
50If you wanted to conduct a cognitive assessment in a child aged 6 years and 7 months, which tool would you use?
- AWPPSI-IV
- BWISC-V
- CWAIS-IV
- DEither the WPPSI or the WISC
51Which of the following scales is a standardised measure of adaptive behaviour that can be used in children?
- APEP-3
- BVineland-3
- CChild behaviour checklist
- DAll of the options are correct
52A child who can let their parent know when they need to use the toilet and is able to discriminate between urination and bowel movements is likely
- A1 year old
- B1.5 years old
- C2 years old
- D2.5 years old
53Franny is a 7-year-old girl who has been brought in by her foster parents for psychological assessment. Franny's foster parents are concerned that she has significant language delays and social difficulties. What is something that we would need to consider when assessing Franny?
- ANeglect and childhood trauma
- BAutism spectrum disorder
- CSpecific language disorder
- DAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder
54At what age does object permanence typically occur?
- A6 months
- B9 months
- C12 months
- D2 years
55Josie is a child who feels remorse, experiences nightmares and bedtime fears, is incapable of lying, and recently has been playing 'chef' where she completes short sequences of activity such as whisking and then putting her bowl in a pretend oven, which her parents think has been happening because they have all recently been watching Masterchef together. How old is Josie?
- A2 years
- B3 years
- C4 years
- D5 years
56Robert is 17 years and 7 months and has recently completed a WAIS assessment. His psychologist is scoring the WAIS, and uses the scoring manual to convert Robert's raw scores into standardised scores and percentiles. His psychologist ensures to note the 95% confidence intervals and arrives at a final raw score of 46 for verbal comprehension, 21 for working memory, 44 for perceptual reasoning index, and 35 for processing speed. He then calculates a full-scale IQ, and accordingly interprets this according to the mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15. What mistake has Robert's psychologist made in these calculations?
- AThe mean is 110, not 100
- BThe WAIS uses 90% confidence intervals, not 95%
- CThe FSIQ is uninterpretable and should not be calculated
- DRobert is too young for the WAIS and should have completed the WISC
57Which of the following is NOT true regarding the WAIS-IV?
- ATells us about focal deficits and general level of cognitive functioning in everyday life
- BIt is the most popular measure of intelligence testing
- CIf there is more than 5 points difference within the raw scores of indices, then they are uninterpretable
- DThere are 10 subtests which contribute to the final full-scale IQ
58In educational and developmental psychology, diagnosis should lead to
- Aassessment
- Btreatment
- Cexclusion
- Dcomorbidity
59In developmental disorders, there are many interventions available specifically for people with ______, but not as many for people with ______.
- AASD; ADHD
- BADHD; ASD
- CDepression; anxiety
- DAnxiety; depression
60What is the first line of treatment for ADHD?
- AABA therapy
- BMedication
- CSocial skills programs
- DSensory diets
61Harry was diagnosed with ADHD as a young child, and is now entering high school. He has recently been feeling very anxious, and is constantly worrying about what other people think of him. His parents brought him to you for psychological assessment, and you came to the conclusion that Harry has anxiety. What is an important aspect of Harry's treatment plan?
- APsychoeducation
- BPEERs program
- CWestmead feelings program
- DPsychodynamic therapy
62Fifi has developed a new intervention for children to improve their social skills. The intervention begins by figuring out the child's goal, and then gets them to practice their social skills in natural environments, involving many repetitions and scaffolded practice. This intervention is known as a _____, and according to Novak & Honan, is likely to be ______.
- ATop-down approach; ineffective
- BTop-down approach; effective
- CBottom-up approach; ineffective
- DBottom-up approach; effective
63Which broad class of interventions are most important in children aged 0 to 6 years (i.e., preschool age)?
- AFamily
- BChild
- CCommunity
- DCognitive behavioural
64Which of the following is a controversial, intensive behaviour therapy, that is labelled by the ASD community as abusive and unethical?
- AABA therapy
- BPEERs
- CSecret agent society
- DAnimal therapy
65What is often stressed in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders and is important to reduce the negative developmental impacts of preschool, childhood, and adulthood problems?
- AEarly intervention
- BSocial skills training
- CMedication
- DHolistic intervention
66A forensic psychologist is assessing a new client of theirs for recidivism, and notes that they are 23, male, vegetarian, impulsive, and currently intoxicated. Which of these factors would be assessed through an actuarial tool?
- AMale and 23
- BVegetarian
- CImpulsivity and current intoxication
- DNone of these would be assessed through actuarial tools as they are not associated with increased recidivism.
67A forensic assessment tool that gives more nuanced information, assesses dynamic risk factors, considers individual people and characteristics, and takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, is likely to be a(n)
- AActuarial tool
- BStructured professional judgement tool
- CComprehensive forensic evaluation tool
- DCase formulation tool
68Kelsey has recently been arrested for the third time, after stealing from Sephora. She has been stealing from Sephora for many years now, despite previous punishment. When asked about why she continues to steal from Sephora, Kelsey says she doesn't have enough money to buy makeup, and that she still deserves to look nice. This lack of money is an example of a
- AClinical perpetuating factor
- BForensic perpetuating factor
- CClinical precipitating factor
- DForensic precipitating factor
69The focus of _______ is on addressing offence-specific behaviour and reducing reoffending, with the ultimate aim of reintegration.
- Aforensic interventions
- Bforensic assessments
- Cclinical interventions
- Dclinical assessments
70In the 1960s and 1970s, rehabilitation programs for people who had offended fell out of favour, with most people today still thinking that those in forensic settings are treatment resistant. The w8 lecture refers to this as
- AThe 'nothing works' mentality
- BThe discrimination against offenders
- CThe 'war against crime'
- DThe 'recidivism crisis'
71Which RNR principle surrounds directing intensive services to higher-risk offenders and minimising services to low-risk offenders?
- ARisk principle
- BNeeds principle
- CResponsivity principle
- DRehabilitation principle
72Marshall and colleagues found in their 2002 paper that a(n) ________ approach is generally detrimental to treating recidivism in forensic contexts
- Apunitive
- Bfirm but supportive challenging
- Cgroup-led
- Dindividual
73Henwood and colleagues' 2015 paper found that _______ appeared to be effective in reducing the risk of violent recidivism, and that moderate-intensity plans were more effective than _____ programs for violence reduction.
- ACBT anger management programs; low-intensity
- BCBT anger management programs; high-intensity
- CGroup-led behavioural programs; low-intensity
- DGroup-led behavioural programs; high-intensity
74Which of the following is true about the law?
- AStresses certainty
- BEmphasises determinism
- CAcademic
- DGroup focused
75I am running late for a class on campus and decide to litter as I am stressed that I won't make it to class on time if I walk all the way to the bin. In this example, my littering is ______, and my stressed feelings are ______.
- ACovert; overt
- BOvert; covert
- CConscious; unconscious
- DUnconscious; conscious
76The assumption of behaviour and behavioural interventions that stresses the need to rule out simple, logical explanations before considering abstract, complex ones is called
- AParsimony
- BPhilosophic doubt
- CLawful
- DEmpirical
77Which of the following is TRUE regarding behaviourism?
- AThoughts and feelings are not accounted for
- BBehaviourism is deterministic
- CDispositions do not matter
- DThere is an idiographic focus
78Kim is currently studying at law school, and is doing really well on her assessments. However, she consistently stresses as she believes that she is 'too dumb for law' and thinks that she will fail the bar. This is an example of what type of complex behaviour?
- ACognitive-verbal
- BPhysiological-affective
- COvert-motor
- DInappropriate behaviour
79Kai is a 16-year-old boy who spends most of his time playing Minecraft, to the point where he neglects his school work. This behaviour could be described as a typical example of adolescent ____
- ABehavioural deficiency
- BBehavioural excess
- CInappropriate behaviour
- DNone of these are correct, this behaviour is typically seen in children
80Which of the following is NOT something that is necessary when choosing a target behaviour for assessment?
- AMust be observable and measurable in regard to frequency, intensity, and duration
- BMust produce positive reinforcement in the client's natural environment after treatment
- CAlternative behaviours must exist if the target behaviour is a problem behaviour
- DMust be covert
81Kourtney is a nurse working in an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit. On her night shifts, Kourtney is required to check in on the patients every 25 minutes to ensure that they are sleeping. What type of behavioural assessment is this?
- AContinuous recording
- BInterval recording
- CPermanent product recording
- DMomentary time sampling
82Kourtney got fired from her job as a nurse and is now working in a factory that produces lip gloss. Her boss measures her productivity by counting how many units of lip gloss Kourtney successfully packages per shift. This is an example of
- AContinuous recording
- BInterval recording
- CPermanent product recording
- DMomentary time sampling
83Gen is currently undergoing behavioural modification. Her psychologist is teaching her how to respond in specific contexts, such as when it is appropriate to swear (not in front of parents but ok for peers), when it is appropriate to eat with strict table manners (best for restaurants, strange in a home), and when it is appropriate to shake someone's hand (when meeting an acquaintance, not seeing a close friend). This is an example of
- AStimulus discrimination
- BStimulus generalisation
- CContinuous reinforcement
- DVariable ratio reinforcement
84Anna is a recovering alcoholic. She has been attending alcoholics anonymous, and when she was 1 month sober she received a medallion. She then received a medallion for 6 months sober, 1 year sober, and hopes to receive the 5 year sobriety medallion next. This is an example of
- AContinuous reinforcement
- BDifferential reinforcement
- CFixed interval reinforcement
- DVariable interval reinforcement
85Which behaviours are the easiest to extinguish?
- AThose which have been continuously reinforced
- BThose which have been partially reinforced
- CThose which have been overcorrected
- DThose which have been variably reinforced
86Services in the clinical-scientist model must satisfy a number of requirements. Which of the following is NOT one of these requirements?
- AExact description of service provided
- BClaimed benefits are stated explicitly and validated scientifically
- CEmpirical efficacy is above 90%
- DPossible negative side effects that could outweigh benefits are ruled out empirically
87Clara wants to measure the efficacy of DBT for her clients with ADHD. She is working with another researcher to do this, and they each take a different approach. Clara ensures that her clients do not have any comorbidities that may influence the efficacy of the therapy (e.g., BPD, ASD), and conducts the sessions in a special research clinic with better resources. Clara's colleague does not apply any of these constraints, and simply administers DBT to her current clients with ADHD in her imperfect clinic. Clara is engaging in a(n) _______, whereas her colleague is conducting a(n) _______.
- AEffectiveness trial; practice-based evidence
- BPractice-based evidence; effectiveness trial
- CRCT; practice-based research
- DPractice-based research; RCT
88Hailey finds a new intervention for ASD which has a few cohort studies supporting its use. Which level of evidence is this intervention?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
89Graham is on the review board which grades interventions on their evidence base. He is currently reviewing a new sleep intervention from America, and determining whether its evidence-base is relevant to Australian hospitals and clinics. Which aspect of the body of evidence matrix is Graham currently assessing?
- AEvidence base
- BGeneralisability
- CClinical impact
- DApplicability
90Nia is working at a new psychology clinic. They tell her that it is protocol to monitor clients' perceptions of the therapeutic alliance and compliance to interventions every 2 months. This is an example of
- ARoutine outcome monitoring - outcomes
- BRoutine outcome monitoring - process
- CEvidence based practice - effectiveness
- DEvidence based practice - key factors
91Which therapy has level 1 evidence for most disorders?
- ACBT
- BPsychodynamic
- CDBT
- DMindfulness
92Which of the following is supported for use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations?
- ANarrative therapy
- BEMDR
- CPsychoeducation
- DFamily interventions
93Which therapy proposes that dysfunctional thinking, which influences mood and behaviour, is common to all psychological disturbances?
- ACBT
- BPsychodynamic
- CDBT
- DACT
94Which of the following is TRUE regarding CBT?
- AIt is the same for each client
- BIt requires a sound therapeutic relationship
- CIt challenges thoughts
- DIt only focuses on the present
95Which technique is used in CBT to go from automatic thoughts down to deeper cognitive beliefs?
- ASocratic quesitoning
- BHot cognitions
- CDownward arrow
- DSelf-monitoring
96Khloe is running a fashion show and is worrying about what the audience thinks. Everyone in the audience is really into the show, however she spots one person in the audience who looks bored. She thinks, 'Oh no, my fashion show must be awful, I knew this was a bad idea.' What is this an example of?
- AMind reading
- BMagnification and minimisation
- CCatastrophising
- DPolarised thinking
97Ruby is currently in therapy and is discussing her relational difficulties. She tells her therapist that she has a hard time forming new relationships, because 'people are not trustworthy'. What level of cognition is this?
- AAutomatic thought
- BAssumption
- CRule
- DCore belief
98Exploring aspects of the self that are to fully known is the essence of which therapy?
- ADBT
- BPsychodynamic
- CCBT
- DACT
99Raja has recently been missing her therapy sessions, as she is worried that her therapist will bring up the fact that she has not been eating. During her sessions, whenever this topic is brought up Raja quickly changes the topic. Raja's therapist is planning to focus on this in their next session. Which distinctive feature of the psychodynamic technique is this?
- AFocus on full range of affect and emotion
- BDiscussion of past experience
- CCountertransference
- DExploration of attempts to avoid distressing thoughts
100Everything the client brings to therapy such as their mood, what happened to them in the last week, and their openness, accounts for _______ of the therapeutic outcomes?
- A40%
- B30%
- C15%
- D86%
101Which of the following is a common critique of the common factors model?
- AMay deskill therapists
- BReduces development of new interventions
- CFocuses too much on the therapeutic model
- DIncorporates too much deliberate practice
102Which of the following is a direct measure of sleep?
- APolysomnography
- BActigraphy
- CSleep diary and log
- DThere is no direct measure
103Julie wants to measure sleep quantity subjectively over a long period of time. She wants to be able to do this easily with a low cost, and doesn't care too much about the impact of compliance. Which measure is best for this?
- ANone of these fit her description
- BPolysomnography
- CActigraphy
- DSleep diary and log
104Hillary is conducting a sleep assessment using a range of measures including PSG, actigraphy, and sleep diary. Her client is a 7 year old boy with ADHD and she is measuring his wake time and total sleep time. When looking at the measures between PSG and actigraphy, which discrepancy is Hillary likely to find?
- APSG overestimates his wake time and underestimates total sleep time
- BPSG underestimates his wake time and overestimates total sleep time
- CActigraphy underestimates his wake time and overestimates total sleep time
- DActigraphy overestimates his wake time and underestimates total sleep time
105Which of the following is NOT a commonly presented sleep disorder?
- AInsomnia
- BHypersomnolence
- CNarcolepsy
- DCircadian rhythm sleep wake disorder
106Which sleep disorder is purely based on subjective complaints of sleep and involves difficulty with early awakenings, sleep maintenance, and non-restorative sleep?
- AInsomnia
- BNarcolepsy
- CHypersomnolence
- DCircadian rhythm sleep wake disorder
107According to the 3P model, which factors contribute to chronic but not acute insomnia?
- APoor coping mechanisms exacerbating sleep problems
- BBiological predisposition to sleep disorders
- CSubstance use
- DNone of these are correct
108Hamish is having difficulty initiating sleep and waking early, and complains of anxiety around bed time. He often sits in bed, worrying about how much time he has left to sleep, and thinking about how it will impact him the next day. Without knowing how long this has been going on for, which type of insomnia is Hamish likely experiencing?
- AYou cannot tell without knowing the duration of the complaint
- BAcute
- CChronic
- DIntermediate
109To treat his insomnia, Hamish's therapist tells him to get up and read a book in the kitchen if he cannot get to sleep within 15 minutes of going to bed. This is called ______ and is a _________ intervention.
- AStimulus control; first-wave
- BStimulus control; second-wave
- CSleep hygiene; first-wave
- DSleep hygiene; second-wave
110People with insomnia typically have __________ scores on the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleep Questionnaire.
- AHigher
- BLower
- CIntermediate
- DVariable
111Hamish does this strategy, but tells his psychologist it isn't working. He says 'I try to read to make myself sleepy, I even make myself a tea to increase my sleepiness, but nothing works!' What part of the attention-intention-effort pathway does this behaviour belong to?
- AAttention
- BIntention
- CEffort
- DIt belongs to all three
112According to the metacognitive model, arousal which is caused by how one relates to cognitive activity of sleep is called
- APrimary arousal
- BSecondary arousal
- CTertiary arousal
- DNone of these options are correct
113Jinny has recently been experiencing post-partum depression. As a result of this, she has been complaining of poor sleep quality and difficulty initiating sleep. What diagnosis best fits Jinny's complaints?
- APrimary insomnia
- BSecondary insomnia
- CInsomnia
- DPost-partum depression with insomnia features
114A key aspect of the biopsychosocial model in health psychology is that it is
- ABidirectional
- BRestricted
- CCategory-based
- DBiologically-focused
115Elena has been experiencing a significant amount of stress at work as she ha recently been promoted to a position in which she feels out of her depth. This prolonged stress means hat her HPA axis is constantly activated, and is modulating her blood pressure, lipids, and glucose. As a result, Elena has been getting sick very easily, and always seems to have a cold. This is an example of
- APrimary mediators
- BSecondary outcomes
- CThe mind influencing the body
- DThe body influencing the mind
116fMRI studies have recently shown similar brain activity in people with anhedonia, and healthy controls injected with an endotoxin that increases inflammation. Supporting this, another study found that when participants were injected with the same inflammatory endotoxin, they experienced spikes in depressed mood and social disconnection. This is an example of
- AThe mind influencing the body
- BThe body influencing the mind
- CPrimary mediators
- DSecondary outcomes
117Which of the following aspects in a measure of depression would you NOT want to be included for use in people currently undergoing chemotherapy?
- ALoss of appetite
- BLow mood
- CAnhedonia
- DSuicidality
118Which of the following health psychology assessment measures can be limited by a lack of appropriate training for the clinician, and limited generalisability to the natural environment?
- APsychophysiological measures
- BObservation
- CArchival data
- DPsychometric instruments
119A health psychologist wants to improve the amount of information they are able to collect during their clinical interview. They decide they want to understand more about client's current and past medications, and the side effects they experience from these, however they understand that it can be hard for clients to think of this on the spot. Which measure should they use to overcome this?
- AStructured clinical interview
- BQuestionnaires mailed prior to apppointment
- CBroadband-general psychometric instruments
- DArchival data
120Which of the following is NOT a commonly used intervention in health psychology?
- AExercise
- BMindfulness based stress reduction
- CDBT
- DYoga
121This measure is one of the most fundamental methods of assessment, can be unstructured or highly structured, and completed by the clinician or by the client themselves. It is limited by the subjectivity of the clinician, and if it is not integrated with other data sources. This measure is
- AObservation
- BQuestionnaire
- CClinical interview
- DDiary
122Which of the following is an example of a Narrow focus - General psychometric instrument?
- AMinnesota Multiphasic Inventory - 2
- BMillon Behavioural Medicine Diagnostic
- CBeck Depression Inventory II
- DMultidimensional Pain Inventory
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- Test sobre PSY4270, creado por Rachael Martin el 05/11/2022.
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