The most common specific phobias in order are:
a) Animal phobias, heights, and being in closed spaces
b) Animal phobias, being in closed spaces, and flying
c) Being in closed spaces, and flying, and being in or on water
d) Being in closed spaces, being in water, and seeing blood and getting injection
Question 2The reasoning behind hypnosis as developed by Mesmer was
a) changing magnetic fields in his patients would result in symptom reduction
b) relaxation was a sufficient treatment for alleviating symptoms
c) that frightening patients would result in symptom reduction
d) that faith in the healer caused healing
Question 3Shawna is incredibly concerned about gaining weight, despite the fact that she exercises daily and currently wears size 2 clothing. She barely eats anymore and has stated that if she could just lose five more pounds she would be happy.
What is Shawna's most likely diagnosis?
a) anorexia nervosa.
b) bulimia nervosa.
c) binge eating disorder.
d) pica.
Question 4Liz is typically anxious when she goes to the supermarket. Using the acronym SORC, the supermarket would be the
a) S.
b) O.
c) R.
d) C.
Question 5Correlational research differs from experimental research in that correlational research:
a) is associated with external validity.
b) does not involve manipulation of variables.
c) relies on significance tests.
d) samples large groups of participants.
Question 6Beatrice is a therapist who believes that it is essential to focus on the demands that people feel they absolutely must attain or should be attained. Beatrice most likely practices:
a) Interpersonal therapy
b) Cognitive-behaviour therapy
c) Emotion-focused therapy
d) Rational-emotive behaviour therapy
Question 7Jill occasionally eats so much in a short period of time that she feels 'out of control.' After these episodes, she feels guilty and induces vomiting. Jill most likely has
a) anorexia nervosa.
b) bulimia nervosa.
c) binge eating disorder.
d) pica.
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