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Practice Questions (18)

• What ethical guideline is most directly violated when a psychologist uses an experimental treatment method without informing the patient of its experimental status?

• Considering that the hippocampus is largely responsible for memory formation, which intervention strategy could best aid a patient struggling with memory-related issues due to traumatic experiences?

• Which type of neuroimaging technique would be most effective for a psychologist to propose if they need to examine the function of brain regions in a patient with depression?

• What approach would best address the psychological effects of chronic pain in a patient?

• If a patient withdraws consent during a study on color perception, yet the psychologist insists they continue participating, which ethical principle is being violated?

• Which strategy would be the most effective psychological intervention for a patient experiencing anosmia, a condition resulting in loss of smell?

• Which psychological intervention method best applies to treating a patient with an irrational fear of spiders?

• How could one best employ a biopsychosocial approach when proposing an intervention strategy for a patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder?

• Which trait theory would most effectively guide the psychological intervention plan for a patient exhibiting high levels of neuroticism?

• Which treatment plan would be best suited for a patient suffering from depression, who has tried several antidepressants without success?

• What intervention strategy should a psychologist recommend for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who exhibits auditory hallucinations?

• Which therapeutic approach would likely yield the most beneficial results when working with a patient suffering from schizophrenia who regularly experiences hallucinations?

• How might the ethical principle of beneficence be applied in treating a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

• Which psychological intervention strategy would be most effective for a patient displaying symptoms of manic episodes, depression, and rapid cycling?

• Which treatment strategy would be most appropriate for a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder?

• Which approach could be most beneficial for a patient diagnosed with depression who prefers not to take antidepressants?

• What could be an effective strategy for a psychologist dealing with a patient experiencing acute stress disorder and fears medication side effects?

• Which plan of action would best fit a cognitive-behavioral approach for a patient struggling with low-self esteem?