psychology HELP!! i need to fisnish this homework?

1)Advocates of therapeutic touch claim that this alternative therapy heals sicknesses from headaches to cancer. Skeptics, however, claim that the healing power of this therapy can be explained by
a) energy fields.
b) placebo effect.
c) body heat.
d) magnetic forces

2) A person suffering from mania may begin to feel grandiose, which means
a) having inflated self-esteem.
b) experiencing episodes of sudden fear.
c) feeling a fear of being alone.
d) having recurring involuntary thoughts.

3) Why is phototherapy an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
a) Phototherapy exposes the individual to bright light, which subconsciously encourages the mind to think of positive memories and emotions.
b) SAD is caused by the body’s reaction to low levels of light during the winter months, and this can be remedied by daily exposure to bright light.
c) The winter months encourage nostalgia and reminiscences because of the dreary atmosphere, and phototherapy significantly changes the atmosphere.
d) Artificial daylight induced by phototherapy affects the nerve endings of the skin, which send signals to the brain that trigger a pleasant sensation.

4) A psychiatrist is helping Jon cope with his depression. If the psychiatrist prescribes Prozac, how will the medicine work to help Jon?
a) Prozac will increase the availability of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, which elevate arousal and mood.
b) Prozac will block or minimize the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that activates the part of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
c) Prozac will activate the brain’s pleasure centers with sudden euphoric feelings that are seldom recaptured.
d) Prozac will affect long-term memory storage, so Jon will no longer recall why he was sad.

5) Anthophobia is an intense fear and avoidance of
a) flowers.
b) dolls.
c) needles.
d) books.

6) Avoiding or escaping a feared situation reduces anxiety and ends up
a) reinforcing the phobic behavior.
b) encouraging the person to seek treatment.
c) aggravating the symptoms of the disorder.
d) minimizing the anxiety until it disappears.

7) A man firmly believes that he is smarter than all his co-workers and tells everyone in the office that the company would be lost without him. He often fantasizes about being promoted and ensuring success for the company. He flies into a rage whenever anyone questions or contradicts him. Which personality disorder does he most likely suffer from?
a) schizoid personality disorder
b) narcissistic personality disorder
c) histrionic personality disorder
d) avoidant personality disorder

To help Jane with her depression, a psychodynamic therapist would most likely
a) ask Jane about her current relationships.
b) suggest insights into Jane’s problems.
c) recommend ways for Jane to improve her relationship skills.
d) encourage Jane to address the immediate problems at hand.

9) Predict what would happen if a therapist uses behavioral therapy to help a woman overcome her fear of cats.
a) The therapist will assist the woman through systematic desensitization to help her become less anxious about her phobia.
b) The therapist will ask the woman to meet a group of people who are experiencing a similar phobia, since they will understand how she feels.
c) The therapist will explore the woman’s life history and childhood background to identify the cause of her phobia.
d) The therapist will act like a mirror for the woman and will provide her with feedback and an environment that allows her to express her feelings and fears.

10) Jane feels energetic and rearranges her furniture at two o’clock in the morning. She runs up and down the stairs, and her mind races with random thoughts. If Jane is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, predict what will happen after she experiences this mania.
a) Jane will be happier than before.
b) Jane will not sleep or stop talking.
c) Jane will continue to feel a druglike high.
d) Jane will crash into a low depression.

11) In bipolar disorder, which of the following is characterized by intense happiness, extreme energy, and an inability to concentrate?
a) depression
b) mania
c) panic
d) anxiety

These are my answers…could you Guys Check if i have them rightt?? pleasee.
1)B
2)A
3)B
4)A
5)A
6)A
7)B
8)B
9)A
10)D
11)B

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