PART A:

1. John is a 25-year-old man who suffers from social

anxiety disorder. He avoids going to parties, meeting new

people, or speaking in public because he fears being

judged or rejected by others. He often feels nervous,

sweaty, and shaky in social situations. He also experiences

negative thoughts about himself and his abilities. Which of

the following psychological treatments is most likely to

help John overcome his social anxiety disorder?

a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

b) Psychoanalysis

c) Humanistic therapy

d) Gestalt therapy

Answer: A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form

of psychotherapy that aims to change the way people think

and behave in response to their problems. CBT helps

people with social anxiety disorder identify and challenge

their irrational fears, learn coping skills, and gradually

expose themselves to feared situations.

2. Mary is a 40-year-old woman who has been diagnosed

with major depressive disorder. She has been feeling sad,

hopeless, and worthless for the past six months. She has

lost interest in her hobbies, friends, and family. She also

has trouble sleeping, eating, and concentrating. She

sometimes thinks about ending her life. Which of the

following biological treatments is most likely to help Mary

reduce her depressive symptoms?

a) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)