Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

Which therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours?

1. AElectroconvulsive therapy
2. BPerson-centred therapy
3. CCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
4. DPsychoanalysis of unconscious childhood conflicts

Delirium is best described as:

1. AAn acute, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
2. BA fixed fear of a specific object
3. CA lifelong intellectual disability
4. DA slow, progressive decline in memory and thinking over several years

In psychodynamic therapy, transference refers to:

1. AThe client moving from one therapy to another
2. BThe client redirecting feelings about important past figures onto the therapist
3. CThe therapist directing his or her own feelings about past figures onto the client
4. DThe transfer of a client to a new clinic

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin in the synapse by:

1. ABlocking dopamine release
2. BSpeeding up the breakdown of serotonin by monoamine oxidase enzymes
3. CBlocking the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron
4. DDestroying serotonin receptors

The key difference between factitious disorder and malingering is that in malingering:

1. AThe person truly has a physical illness
2. BSymptoms are faked for an obvious external reward such as money or avoiding work
3. CThe person seeks to take on the sick role itself, without any obvious external gain
4. DSymptoms are produced unconsciously without any intention

Which personality disorder is marked by instability in relationships, self-image and emotions, together with marked impulsivity?

1. AAvoidant personality disorder
2. BSchizoid personality disorder
3. CBorderline personality disorder
4. DNarcissistic personality disorder

A 22-year-old has had hallucinations and delusions for two months, after which they fully resolve. No mood episode occurred. Which diagnosis fits best?

1. ASchizoaffective disorder
2. BBrief psychotic disorder
3. CSchizophrenia
4. DSchizophreniform disorder

Why is the medical model of mental illness criticised by proponents of the psychological approaches?

1. AIt denies that the brain and biological factors have any role in behaviour or emotion
2. BIt rejects the use of medication entirely
3. CIt is based only on dream analysis
4. DIt may overlook psychological and social causes and reduce people's sense of agency