Ellen's instructor walks in the classroom and announces there will be a pop quiz. Ellen feels her heart rate increase, her breathing becomes rapid, and other signs of physical arousal as she responds to this stressor. Which of the following is responsible for activating this response in Ellen?
a. Amygdala
b. Serotonin
c. Cortisol
d. HPA axis
Question 2The disorder that involves a pervasive, excessive need to be cared for, leading to submissiveness, clinging behavior, and fear of separation is
a. borderline personality.
b. anxious/fearful personality.
c. avoidant personality.
d. dependent personality.
Question 3How a therapist supports certain members of the marriage or family to balance out differences in power is an example of
a. therapeutic alignment.
b. therapeutic alliance.
c. therapeutic powershift.
d. establishment of control.
Question 4The neurotransmitter that is most closely related to excessive physical symptoms of anxiety is
a. norepinephrine.
b. serotonin.
c. GABA.
d. endorphins.
Question 5When extreme anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and social hypersensitivity are experienced by an individual, we typically diagnose personality disorder.
a. dependent
b. anxious/ambivalent
c. withdrawn
d. avoidant
Question 6Interactions of the therapist and client, or , should be productive, free-flowing, and honest.
a. therapeutic alignment
b. therapeutic alliance
c. therapeutic analysis
d. therapeutic establishment
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