EPPP Trivia 4

Question 1

Which therapy specifically targets the connection between avoidance behavior and emotional distress in anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Exposure and response prevention

Answer

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) directly targets avoidance by exposing clients to feared stimuli while preventing the compulsive or avoidant response.

Question 2

The concept of 'expressed emotion' (EE) in family research most strongly predicts relapse in which condition?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia

Answer

High expressed emotion (critical comments, hostility, and emotional overinvolvement from family members) is a robust predictor of relapse in schizophrenia.

Question 3

Which research design allows researchers to draw causal inferences by manipulating an independent variable and randomly assigning participants to conditions?

Accepted Answer

True experimental design

Answer

True experimental designs involve random assignment and manipulation of an independent variable, allowing causal conclusions to be drawn.

Question 4

According to Beck's cognitive theory of depression, the 'cognitive triad' consists of negative views about:

Accepted Answer

Self, world, and future

Answer

Beck's cognitive triad in depression involves negative automatic thoughts about the self, the world/environment, and the future.

Question 5

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is classified as which type of assessment instrument?

Accepted Answer

Projective technique

Answer

The TAT is a projective technique in which ambiguous pictures are presented and the respondent's stories are interpreted to reveal underlying needs and conflicts.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP Trivia 4